7490 Nw 1St St

Oriole Gardens Section Three is a low-rise, garden-style condominium complex in Margate built in 1974 and configured primarily as two-story buildings. Units are largely one- and two-bedroom floorplans with ground-floor entries and second-floor units reached by exterior stairs; many homes feature screened or covered patios and balconies that overlook landscaped common green space. Interior finishes vary from original-condition layouts to recently renovated units with ceramic tile, laminate bedrooms, updated kitchens with granite counters and stainless appliances, built-in breakfast nooks, and primary suites with updated baths. The community centers on a sizable clubhouse offering social rooms—billiards, card rooms, a library and auditorium—plus a fitness room, saunas, a pool and shuffleboard courts; grills and outdoor living areas are distributed through the grounds. Practical features include on-site laundry and additional storage, abundant surface parking directly outside units, storm shutters and impact/weather-resistant windows on many homes, and association rules oriented to an active 55+ population. The association manages water and cable, enforces credit, income and down-payment requirements, and restricts leasing and pets per community guidelines. Located in central Margate, the complex sits within walking distance of shopping, banks, grocery stores and transit, with a short drive to the beach and regional amenities.