651 Nw 80Th Ter

Oriole Gardens II is a low-rise condominium community in Margate built in 1974 and arranged as two-story blocks that primarily house two-bedroom units. The exterior presents modest mid-1970s suburban garden-style architecture with ground-level walkways, screened patios or balconies, and landscaped common greens and hedgerows that often border small canals. Interiors typically feature first-floor-entry plans, open living/dining areas, eat-in kitchens or breakfast bars, walk-in closets in primary bedrooms, separate showers or tub/shower combinations, storage closets, and utility space located near laundry rooms. The development is organized around a large clubhouse complex and recreational grounds: multiple pools including an oversized heated pool, tennis courts, billiards and card rooms, library, auditorium with full kitchen, exercise room, and regularly scheduled social activities. On-site management and gated association rules govern residency; the community is age-restricted to 55+ with underwriting requirements, application fees, security deposits, and interview policies. Parking is surface-level and units often have direct access to outdoor living areas such as patios and enclosed porches. The location is suburban-urban fringe with short drives to shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, banks, and beach access, offering a maintenance-managed, amenity-focused lifestyle for downsizers and seasonal residents.