Broward County property record for 896 SW 55th Ave, Margate, FL 33068
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,526 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,753 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $66,786 (Sep 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 49-42-06-20-0970 |
| Primary APN | 49-42-06-20-0970 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,526 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,947 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,753 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Area | 351 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Pool Type |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 3,500 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 49 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 896 SW 55TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MARGATE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33068-2949 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | HERITAGE PINES 99-10 B LOT 14 BLK C |
| Legal Range | 42E |
| Legal Township | 49S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE PINES 99-10 B |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORAL SPRINGS-MARGATE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20502 |
896 SW 55th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1988.
Source: Broward County records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2949 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 15773 / 826 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWARD FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 896 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2949 |
| Document Number | 0120580006 |
| Map Reference | MB 99 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 120580006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 896 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2949 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 896 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2949 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 896 SW 55th Ave was $1,889, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Broward County assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Broward County |
| Municipality | Margate City |
| Unified School District | Broward County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $124,780 (+2.7%) | $375,030 (+1.42%) Land $107,280 Building $267,750 | |
| 2025 | $1,889.00 (+3.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,500 | $369,780 Land $48,770 Building $321,010 |
| 2024 | $1,832.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,779.00 (+0.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $114,650 (+2.99%) | $310,020 (+12.44%) Land $48,770 Building $261,250 |
| 2022 | $1,777.00 Homeowner's exemption | $111,320 | $275,730 Land $48,770 Building $226,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 SW 55th Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 46 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 46 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 896 SW 55th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MARGATE serves 62,254 people · EPA ID FL4060845 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 33 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 370 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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