Weston, FL: A Local Guide to Neighborhoods, City Projects and Flood Zones

By Scott Lehr, PA, Florida-licensed Realtor · The Home Owners Listing Team · Brokered by Real Estate Sales Force Inc · Updated October 2026

General information only. Neighborhood information below comes from City of Weston history pages and is general. Confirm details for any specific property.

Weston at a glance

• Size and population: 24.59 square miles of land (2020 Census), 68,107 residents in the 2020 Census and an estimated 69,588 residents as of July 1, 2025. (U.S. Census Bureau) The City describes Weston as about 27 square miles, including 1,877 acres of maintained lakes and canals and 2,200 acres of wetland mitigation. (City of Weston)
• Housing stock: about 23,200 housing units. About 63% are single-family detached homes and another 13% are single-family attached. About 11% are in buildings with 20 or more units. About 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1995. (Census ACS 2020–2024)
• Age of homes: about 50% of units were built from 1990 to 1999, about 23% from 2000 to 2009 and about 18% in the 1980s. Only about 2% were built in 2010 or later. (Census ACS 2020–2024)
• Prices: Redfin reports a median sale price of about $814,000 for all Weston home types over the three months ending August 2026, down 0.73% from a year earlier, with homes selling in about 71 days on average. (Redfin) Across Broward County in August 2026, the median single-family price was $650,000 and the median condo price was $257,500. (MIAMI REALTORS®) These are estimates. Prices change monthly and vary a lot by street.
• Associations: the City says most homes in Weston are in a private development governed by a homeowners' association. (City of Weston)
• Property taxes: for the 2025 tax year, Weston's two millage codes were 17.4429 (code 3312) and 16.2843 (code 3313), compared with 18.5714 for Fort Lauderdale code 0311. (Broward County Property Appraiser)

A short history

The land that became Weston, about 15,000 acres, was assembled in the 1950s by Arthur Vining Davis, Arvida's original owner. The development was first called Indian Trace. The Indian Trace Development of Regional Impact was approved in 1978. It first allowed more than 25,000 homes, a number later reduced to 17,000. In 1981, the Indian Trace Community Development District was created to finance and manage infrastructure. The Arvida development was later renamed Weston, and the first homes were finished in 1984 in Windmill Ranch and Country Isles. The Bonaventure area was sold off and developed separately. (City of Weston)

Residents of the Indian Trace district voted to incorporate on September 3, 1996. Bonaventure residents voted to join the City on April 1, 1997, which brought Weston to 16,539 acres, or 25.8 square miles. The first Mayor and City Commission were elected on June 3, 1997. (City of Weston)

Neighborhoods by area

The City lists its boundaries as I-75 and State Road 84 on the north; I-75 and, in some areas, Weston Road on the east (north of Country Isles Plaza and south of South Post Road); Griffin Road on the south; and the L-35 Levee on the west. The City notes direct access to I-75 toward Miami and Naples, and to I-595 east toward Fort Lauderdale, Florida's Turnpike and I-95. (City of Weston) Streets you will see in City addresses include Weston Road, Royal Palm Boulevard, Bonaventure Boulevard, Indian Trace, Saddle Club Road, South Post Road and Country Isles Road. (City facility directory)

Indian Trace and Bonaventure

• Indian Trace is the Arvida-developed part of Weston, served by the Indian Trace Development District. Its first homes were finished in 1984 in Windmill Ranch and Country Isles.
• Bonaventure was developed separately. Its residents voted to join Weston on April 1, 1997. It is served by the Bonaventure Development District, a dependent special district of the City that handles rights-of-way, stormwater, capital projects and debt service. (City of Weston)
• Weston Hills has 2,133 single-family homes between two 18-hole golf courses, according to its master association. The master association also lists 6 sub-associations and maintains a gatehouse access system. (Weston Hills master association)

Parks and public places

• The City says Weston has over 245 acres of park land. Regional Park is at 20200 Saddle Club Road. Library Park, a 5-acre park next to the Weston Branch Library, is at 4255 Bonaventure Boulevard. (City of Weston parks)
• The City Commission chamber is at 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard. (City facility directory)

Community names and dates come from the City of Weston's history pages; the Weston Hills home count comes from its master association.

What the City is building

• Weston Road corridor: drainage changes, milling and resurfacing, bicycle lanes, curb ramps, sidewalks, signage and landscaping from Indian Trace to Griffin Road (contract value about $6.1 million). (City of Weston)
• Other City projects on the capital list include a Bonaventure Boulevard bike lane (design) and resurfacing, Saddle Club Road bike lanes, Indian Trace roadway improvements, a Vista Park indoor recreation complex (design), Windmill Ranch Park improvements, a Weston North walking nature trail, and drainage work on Indian Trace Development District waterways. (City of Weston)

The City's project list does not give dates for most projects. Ask the City for the current status of any project near a home you are considering.

Flood zones and insurance

• The City notes that flooding can occur anywhere, not just in coastal areas, and posts FEMA's Letters of Map Change effective July 31, 2024. (City of Weston)
• Weston has a Class 6 rating in FEMA's Community Rating System, which can mean up to a 20% discount on NFIP flood insurance policies in Special Flood Hazard Areas. The City says Preferred Risk Policies in zones B, C and X do not get this discount. (City of Weston) Make sure your quote reflects it where it applies.
• Updated FEMA flood maps for Broward County took effect July 31, 2024. The City explains that zones A, AE and AH carry mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements, while zone X does not. (City of Weston) Look up the exact address on FEMA's map center or the Broward FEMA flood map. See our flood zone and insurance guide.

What buyers and investors should check

1. Confirm the city. Many Weston homes have a "Fort Lauderdale" or other mailing address. Check the city on the Broward County Property Appraiser record, because taxes, permits and rules follow the city, not the ZIP code. The record also shows which of Weston's two millage codes applies.
2. Check the flood zone and get insurance quotes before you make an offer. Flood risk varies by location.
3. Review the association documents and rules. The City says the HOA maintains the roads, infrastructure and landscaping inside a private community, and street trees or trees on HOA property cannot be removed without a City permit. Read the bylaws, budget, reserves and any inspection reports. See our condo and HOA buyer's guide.
4. Planning a short-term rental? The City requires vacation rentals to register and get a Certificate of Use, and it prohibits them in multi-family districts, including condominiums and buildings with more than four units. (City of Weston) Association rules may restrict rentals too.
5. Look up permit history for past roof, window, addition and renovation work on the City's ePermit portal. The City also takes 25-Year Building Inspection reports there. (City of Weston)

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Sources were checked October 9, 2026. Market figures are estimates from the named sources and change monthly. This page does not describe residents or schools; we encourage you to research the factors that matter to you.