Since its founding as a golf community in 1961, The City of Sunrise has had a powerful connection with golf. Developed by Norman Johnson, the city's population of 4,300 in 1967, has now grown in excess of 97,000. It is here that prospective golf home buyers will find the community of wonderful golf homes that encompasses The Bridges at Springtree Country Club.

Situated in the heart of the tri-county district of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, the City of Sunrise is located in western Broward County. It is the 26th largest of Florida's 400-plus incorporated cities and one of its most progressive.

The median home value of the single-family homes and golf condos in and around The Bridges at Springtree Country Club is $205,000 with a ratio of approximately 70% owner-occupied properties to 30% rental units. Those interested in buying a golf property around the Bridges at Springtree Golf Club can enjoy its other amenities, including 15 tennis courts, three pools, and more than 250-acres of parkland.

There are a variety of coffee shops, restaurants, trendy stores, and parks in this growing golf neighborhood with many families and young professionals living in the area. Top public schools are available for the children of The Bridges at Springtree Country Club's residents including Sawgrass Elementary School, Welleby Elementary School, Westpine Middle School, and Piper High School.

The Bridges at Springtree Country Club is also Sunrise's premier 18-hole course. In 2010, Sunrise completed the total renovation and rebranding of its executive course. The 67-acre facility, which first opened in 1972, now features a 7,000-square-foot clubhouse with a pro shop, locker rooms, and a 120-seat dining area available for breakfast, lunch, and catered events. Although anyone can play at The Bridges, the club offers attractive annual membership rates which are available to The Bridges at Springtree Country Club residents.

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