Broward County property record for 970 SW 55th Ave, Margate, FL 33068
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,822 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.336 acres (14,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,859 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 49-42-06-20-0910 |
| Primary APN | 49-42-06-20-0910 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,822 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,329 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,822 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 | 14,630 sqft (0.336 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Driveway | Paver Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Pool Area | 547 sqft |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE |
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| City | MARGATE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33068-2951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Description | HERITAGE PINES 99-10 B LOT 8 N1/2,9 BLK C |
| Legal Range | 42E |
| Legal Township | 49S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERITAGE PINES 99-10 B |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWARD FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CORAL SPRINGS-MARGATE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20502 |
970 SW 55th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2004.
Source: Broward County records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 38724 / 1010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWARD FL |
| Property Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2951 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 116091097 |
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| Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 116091097 |
| Name | BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BROWARD FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2951 |
| Document Number | 0115220582 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 115220582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE MARGATE FL 330682951, MARGATE, FL 33068-2951 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BROWARD FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2951 |
| Document Number | 115220582 |
| Map Reference | MB 99 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 115220582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 970 SW 55TH AVE, MARGATE, FL 33068-2951 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 SW 55th Ave was $3,859 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.7% 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 | $213,120 (+2.7%) | $578,510 (+1.54%) Land $160,930 Building $417,580 | |
| 2025 | $3,859.00 (+2.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $207,520 | $569,750 Land $73,150 Building $496,600 |
| 2024 | $3,758.00 (+2.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,676.00 (+5.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $195,810 (+3.41%) | $477,760 (+12.85%) Land $73,150 Building $404,610 |
| 2022 | $3,487.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,360 | $423,340 Land $73,150 Building $350,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 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 970 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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