7500 Nw 5Th Pl

Oriole Gardens is a low-rise, garden-style condominium complex in Margate built in 1974 and organized around two-story walk-up buildings. Units are predominantly one-bedroom floor plans (representative listings show frequent 1bd and 2bd/2ba layouts) with open living/dining arrangements, tile flooring, and interior features such as eat-in kitchens, walk-in closets, built-in cabinetry, ceiling fans, and a mix of bath types including soaking tubs and walk-in showers. Many residences include enclosed patios or screened balconies and first-floor or second-floor entry configurations; some units have on-floor laundry or stacked washer/dryer locations. Exterior character emphasizes outdoor living with private balconies, patios and decks, landscaped grounds, hurricane/storm shutters, and shared recreational courts. The homeowners association maintains clubhouse facilities and a robust amenity package that typically includes two swimming pools, a clubhouse/auditorium, fitness room, library, billiards/card rooms, and billiard and shuffleboard areas. Parking is surface-level, and the community enforces 55+ age-restricted residency rules along with specific income and credit requirements, no-pet policies (service animals excepted), leasing restrictions, and administrative procedures such as in-person interviews and security deposits. The complex sits within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, grocery stores and transit, offering a walkable, retirement-oriented suburban lifestyle.