Sunshine Ranches FL Acreage Homes: 2026 Buyer Guide
What Is Sunshine Ranches, and What Does It Cost to Buy There?
Sunshine Ranches is a no HOA equestrian acreage community in Southwest Ranches (33330), directly bordering western Davie. Lots start at one acre, with two and a half acres being the sweet spot, and the rural residential zoning lets you keep horses and other animals. As of 2026, homes range from roughly $800,000 for a basic house on acreage to $5 million and beyond for luxury equestrian estates. It is one of the premier acreage addresses in western Broward.
If you want land, privacy, and horses without an association telling you what to do, this is the lifestyle. Here is what to know before you buy, including the things that matter only when you are buying acreage.
Where Is Sunshine Ranches, and Is It in Davie?
Sunshine Ranches sits in the Town of Southwest Ranches, immediately west of Davie. It shares the 33330 ZIP code with parts of western Davie, which is why buyers often search for it as a Davie area community, and the two areas blend together along the equestrian corridor.
I cover this area directly. The Coldwell Banker Weston office serves Davie, Weston, Southwest Ranches, and Cooper City, so whether your search lands in western Davie or just across the line in Sunshine Ranches, the acreage and equestrian expertise is the same. If you are weighing acreage options on both sides of the line, start with Davie homes with no HOA.
What Does It Cost to Buy in Sunshine Ranches in 2026?
This is a wide market because the land itself carries so much value. As of 2026, a basic home on acreage starts around $800,000, while luxury estates with full equestrian facilities reach $5 million and higher. Raw land alone has been trading from roughly $800,000 to over $2.5 million per acre depending on location and usability.
Because price tracks land and improvements separately, two homes at the same headline number can be very different buys. One might be a modest house on prime usable acreage, another a large home on a smaller or partly unusable lot. You verify assessed values and parcel detail through the Broward County Property Appraiser before you anchor on any asking price.
What Can You Do on the Land?
The rural residential zoning is the entire point. It encourages agricultural use, so you can keep horses, chickens, goats, and similar animals that suburban communities prohibit. There are riding trails, working farms, and large lots throughout the area.
With no HOA, you also control the design and use of your property far more than in a typical subdivision, within the town’s zoning rules. That freedom is the reason buyers choose this area, but it puts the responsibility on you to confirm what a specific parcel allows. Zoning and permitted use are administered by the Town of Southwest Ranches and Broward County, which you can research through Broward County.
What Should You Check Before You Buy Acreage Here?
Buying acreage is not the same as buying a tract home, and the due diligence is different. Here is the order I walk acreage buyers through:
1. Pull the FEMA flood zone for the parcel on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, because large lots can include lower lying land.
2. Confirm whether the property is on well and septic or connected to utilities, and budget accordingly.
3. Order a full boundary survey, since acreage value, fencing, and easements depend on exact lines.
4. Verify the zoning and any agricultural or animal use you plan, with the town and county.
5. Check access, drainage, and any easements that cross the parcel.
On acreage, the land questions matter as much as the house. Get them answered before you remove contingencies, because they are expensive to discover later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunshine Ranches in Davie or Southwest Ranches?
Sunshine Ranches is in the Town of Southwest Ranches, directly bordering western Davie, and it shares the 33330 ZIP code with parts of Davie. Buyers often search for it as a Davie area community because the equestrian corridor blends across the line.
Does Sunshine Ranches have an HOA?
No. Sunshine Ranches is a no HOA community, which gives owners far more control over property use and design than a typical subdivision. Use is still governed by the town and county zoning rules rather than an association.
How much do homes cost in Sunshine Ranches in 2026?
As of 2026, homes range from about $800,000 for a basic house on acreage to $5 million and beyond for luxury equestrian estates. Raw land has been trading from roughly $800,000 to over $2.5 million per acre depending on location and usability.
Can you keep horses in Sunshine Ranches?
Yes. The rural residential zoning encourages agricultural use, so you can keep horses and other animals, and the area includes riding trails and working farms. Confirm the specific permitted uses for a parcel with the Town of Southwest Ranches before you buy.
What lot sizes are in Sunshine Ranches?
Lots generally start at a one acre minimum, with two and a half acres being a common sweet spot. Many properties sit on larger parcels to preserve the rural, equestrian character of the area.
Talk to a Davie Real Estate Expert
Acreage and equestrian properties are a specialty of mine, and Sunshine Ranches is one of the best examples in western Broward. Anthony is a Davie native, a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker, and the agent who built livingindavieflorida.com. He will confirm the flood zone, the utilities, the zoning, and the usable land before you commit to a parcel. Schedule a free strategy call and buy land with the full picture.
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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 independent Davie real estate resource available, with in-depth coverage of Davie’s gated communities, acreage and equestrian properties, and luxury estates, plus original weekly market data, interactive tools, Town Council recaps, 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.
