5051 W Oakland Park Blvd

A low-rise condominium complex built in 1970, Elm Gardens (part of the Hawaiian Gardens community) consists of three-story residential buildings organized around landscaped courtyards and water features. The architecture is typical of mid-century garden-style developments with low-pitched roofs, screened patios or balconies, and exterior walkways linking units. Interiors are primarily two-bedroom floorplans with first- and second-floor entries, some stacked or split-bedroom arrangements, and features that commonly include eat-in kitchens, breakfast bars, walk-in closets, pantries, and multiple entry levels. Many units have enclosed sunrooms or patios that overlook ponds and fountains. Common spaces emphasize active social life and wellness: a clubhouse with library and social rooms, a fitness center, heated swimming pools, shuffleboard and tennis courts, barbecue areas, and community laundry facilities. The grounds are tropical and fenced, with assigned parking and ample guest spaces. The association enforces age restrictions as a 55+ community, has rules on pets and rentals that vary by building or phase, and maintains on-site elevator access in select buildings; recent capital improvements cited in listings include updated roofing, elevators and central air replacements. The complex sits within walking distance of Florida Medical Center and is close to shopping, dining, major highways and beaches, offering a relaxed, maintenance-managed lifestyle for older adults.