3940 Nw 42Nd Ave

Topaz South is a low-rise condominium cluster built in 1973 and organized around garden courtyards and a lake, spread across four stories with elevator access. Units are primarily one- and two-bedroom floor plans, many featuring split-bedroom layouts, walk-in closets, eat-in kitchens or breakfast areas, and enclosed lanais or patios overlooking landscaped grounds and canals. Interior finishes vary by unit — from original tile and carpet to updated laminate, quartz counters, shaker-style cabinets, and stainless appliances in remodeled homes. The community footprint emphasizes social and recreational life: an on-site clubhouse with indoor facilities (fitness room, billiard room, library and activity spaces), outdoor pool and barbecue areas, tennis, bocce and shuffleboard courts, and walking paths along water features. Parking is surface-level with assigned and guest spots near buildings; laundry facilities are available on each floor or nearby in common laundry rooms. The association is age-restricted (primarily 55+), handles exterior maintenance, and enforces resale and rental provisions. Located in central Lauderdale Lakes, the complex places residents within short drives of shopping, dining, major roadways and roughly 20–30 minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s downtown and beaches, offering a relaxed, amenity-rich suburban setting for active older adults.