Ivanhoe Davie FL: Neighborhood Guide for Buyers

What is the Ivanhoe community in Davie, Florida like for buyers?

Ivanhoe sits in central Davie, which puts it inside the buyer search every time a relocation client asks for a Davie neighborhood with mature trees, established construction, and a price point that fits the FHA ceiling for Broward County. Most of the active inventory here lands within reach of both FHA and conventional financing, which is a different conversation than the deepest luxury enclaves west of University Drive where the price band starts above $1 million. The 2026 FHA single family ceiling for Broward County sits at $667,000, which is the number that determines whether a specific Ivanhoe property is reachable on FHA financing or needs to step up to conventional. The FHA loan limits in Davie Florida 2026 guide walks the math at the ceiling and the down payment thresholds for each scenario.

There is also a separately named community called Ivanhoe Estates inside Southwest Ranches, which is the larger acreage town that borders Davie to the southwest. Those are different properties on different acreage standards in a different municipality. The rest of this guide covers the Ivanhoe community inside Davie proper.

Price band and recent sales activity in Ivanhoe Davie

Closed sales over the last 12 months, per market aggregator snapshots as of May 2026, have run from roughly $481,000 on the lower end to roughly $930,000 on the upper end, with the median landing near $715,000.

The spread between $481,000 and $930,000 maps almost cleanly to property type. The lower end tracks attached townhomes inside the enclave, and the upper end tracks detached single family homes with the larger lots. Average price per square foot in Ivanhoe runs around $350, which is below what you see in Long Lake Ranches or Hawkes Bluff and above what you see in older Davie corridors that have not been updated. The Davie Florida property taxes 2026 guide walks through how the millage rate and the Save Our Homes 3 percent annual cap apply to a sale at this price band, which matters more than buyers usually expect once homestead is filed.

For per parcel verification on a specific address, run the property record through the Broward County Property Appraiser site. The BCPA card shows the assessed value, last sale price, lot size, square footage, and the assessor’s photos. That single page tells you most of what you need to know before you tour, and it sits one click away from the millage rate that drives the property tax line item.

Lot size, property type, and construction era

Property type is split between detached single family and attached townhomes inside the enclave.

Lot sizes range from zero on attached homes up to a full acre on the detached single family parcels. Square footage runs from roughly 1,178 to 3,823. Bedroom counts run from two to five, with most inventory in the three to four bedroom range. The construction era spans 1986 to 1997, which means most homes were built under Broward County code prior to the post Hurricane Andrew building standards that took effect in 1994. That distinction matters at insurance underwriting, which is why the hurricane preparedness checklist for Davie Florida homeowners walks through what a wind mitigation inspection actually looks at and how to use the form to lower your premium after closing.

Architecture in Ivanhoe leans toward Florida traditional and one story ranch style. Stucco exteriors with barrel tile or shingle roofs are typical. Some homes have been updated with impact glass and newer roofs, which moves them into a different insurance bracket than the original 1980s build envelopes.

HOA structure: two tiers inside one neighborhood

Ivanhoe operates a two tier HOA depending on whether your property is a detached single family home or part of the attached townhome enclave.

Detached single family HOA dues run roughly $25 to $40 per month. The fee covers minimal common area maintenance in a low amenity, ungated configuration. Townhome HOA dues inside the enclave run from $250 to $550 per month and cover building maintenance, exterior insurance, a clubhouse and swimming pool, a hobby room, tennis and basketball courts, a picnic and barbecue area, and shared common areas including a community park and playground. The amenity package on the townhome side is heavier than what you find in most Davie neighborhoods at this price point, which can offset the higher monthly fee if you use the facilities.

The HOA tier is the single biggest swing variable in your monthly carrying cost at Ivanhoe. A $300 monthly delta over a 30 year hold is roughly $108,000 of lifetime carrying cost, which is the difference between a refinance with cash out and a refinance that stays even. The math should be inside your underwriting conversation before you commit to a property type.

What buyers typically miss in the Ivanhoe due diligence

Three items show up on inspection reports for the late 1980s and early 1990s Davie inventory that buyers do not always plan for.

First, the original electrical panel. Several panel brands installed during this construction era have since been flagged by insurers and in some cases by the manufacturers themselves. Replacement runs roughly $1,800 to $4,500 depending on amperage and any required permitting through the Town of Davie. The Town of Davie permit search is searchable through the Town of Davie website, which is the right place to confirm if recent work was permitted and closed.

Second, the roof. Insurance markets in Florida have tightened around roof age. A roof installed before 2010 may not qualify for the most competitive insurance pricing, even with wind mitigation credits. Replacement on a Davie tile roof at this footprint typically runs $35,000 to $65,000 installed.

Third, the polybutylene plumbing question. Some homes from this era were built with polybutylene piping, which is no longer used in Florida residential construction. Confirming the plumbing material before closing is straightforward, but the question rarely shows up on a buyer’s checklist if no one tells them to ask. A four point inspection covers this and three other major systems for insurance underwriting, which is why most lenders order it during the inspection period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivanhoe in Davie gated?

The single family side of Ivanhoe is ungated. The townhome enclave inside Ivanhoe has its own community structure with shared amenities and an HOA that covers maintenance, but the broader neighborhood is open. For buyers who want a fully gated community, the western Davie luxury enclaves like Long Lake Ranches operate gated entries.

How does the Ivanhoe HOA compare to other Davie neighborhoods?

The single family HOA at roughly $25 to $40 per month is among the lowest in Davie. Most comparable neighborhoods inside the town with an HOA charge $80 to $200 per month for similar levels of common area service. The townhome side at $250 to $550 lines up with mid market townhome communities elsewhere in Broward.

What are property taxes like for an Ivanhoe home?

Property taxes in Davie are set by the millage rate applied to the assessed value at the Broward County Property Appraiser, with homestead exemption available for primary residences. On a $715,000 median sale price, the effective annual tax after homestead is typically in the $11,000 to $13,000 range, with the Save Our Homes 3 percent cap stabilizing future increases once homestead is filed.

Is Ivanhoe affected by flood zones?

Some parts of central Davie sit inside FEMA designated flood zones, and Ivanhoe has parcels that fall into both inside flood zone designations and outside. Flood zone status is per parcel, which means a specific address needs to be checked individually. The Broward County site links to the FEMA flood map service center for property level verification, and most lenders require flood insurance for any property inside an A or V zone.

What kind of buyer typically looks at Ivanhoe?

Ivanhoe pulls a mix of buyers. First time buyers who want a detached home inside the FHA ceiling, move up buyers stepping out of an attached townhome elsewhere in Broward, and relocation buyers from the northeast who want established trees, mid sized lots, and a Davie zip code without the price tag of the western luxury enclaves. The construction era and price band fit those profiles cleanly.

Talk to a Davie Real Estate Expert

Anthony Spitaleri, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker and a Davie native, walks every Ivanhoe buyer through the per parcel verification on lot size, HOA tier, flood zone, and roof age before any offer goes in, because those four variables drive the deal economics more than the listing photos. If you want a clean read on a specific Ivanhoe property and where it fits your budget, the next step is a direct conversation. Schedule a free 15-minute strategy call and walk into your offer with every number known.

Anthony Spitaleri

Living in Davie Florida

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Davie, Florida

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About Anthony Spitaleri

Anthony Spitaleri is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker, the largest residential real estate brand in the world, with over 3,000 offices globally and a 116-year track record. A Davie native who returned home in 2025 after 13 years in Miami Beach, Anthony specializes in luxury homes and estates above $1 million, acreage and equestrian properties with no HOA, and relocation buyers moving to Davie from out of state. He created livingindavieflorida.com, the most comprehensive Davie real estate resource available, featuring in-depth guides for all 52 Davie neighborhoods, original weekly market data, interactive tools, and a 24/7 AI concierge. Anthony has been licensed in real estate since 2013 (BK3281907), is a Certified Strategic Coach through Coaching Services International (CSI), an active member of the Davie Cooper City Chamber of Commerce, and a weekly volunteer at Bit by Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Davie.