Dania BeachReal Estate Local Area Guide

As the first officially incorporated municipality in Broward County, Dania Beach has long roots reaching back to the 1880s. Initially this family-oriented community was called Modello but due to its large population of folks with Danish ancestry, the town was renamed to Dania and later adopted the name Dania Beach in 1999.

Through-out its long history, Dania Beach or Dania as it is still often called has become one of the most popular places to live in Broward County. Owing to its prime location, many work opportunities, good schools, shopping and dining options - Dania Beach homes don't stay on the market long.

As part of the South Florida metropolitan area, citizens of Dania Beach can easily take advantage of the best of the area. A little known fact about Dania Beach is that it is home to the largest jai alai fronton in all of the United States. Jai alai is a popular sport that involves bouncing a ball off of a playing wall or fronton.

On the recreation and entertainment front, your Dania Beach realtor will be able to show you the best of the city including the very popular Boomers amusement center and the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum. Big and small kids will find themselves at home at this Boomers location with amusement park rides, carousels, miniature golf and of course the famous Dania Beach Hurricane wooden roller coaster.

During your tour of the houses for sale in Dania Beach, make sure you ask your qualified realtor to show the location of some of the leading employers in the community including: Gulfstream International Airlines, Carnival Air Lines, and American Maritime Officers.

Whether you are new to home buying and looking for your first condo or house, need a house for your growing family, or are an empty-nester, there is a house for sale in Dania Beach that will easily meet your needs. You can choose a house that has you living close to one of the many green spaces in Dania Beach or if you prefer, a Dania Beach home close to the many shops and restaurants might suit your lifestyle.

Ask your Dania Beach realtor to show you some of the popular parks in the community including Chester Byrd Park, Mullikin Park, Northside/Melaleuca Park and Milred V. Jones Park. There is a good mix of activities and events happening at these parks year-round - making it easy for you and your kids to quickly get comfortable in the community.

Of course, you just might want to look at Dania Beach homes that are nice and close to the beach. Your realtor can show the more popular city beaches such as Dania Beach Ocean Park, Dania Beach Marina, and Fishing Pier.

Regardless of your preferences, there are lots of great neighborhoods to choose from in  this Florida community. To help ease traffic issues and to make it easier for citizen in Dania Beach to get around, the City of Dania Beach and Broward County Tranist system provide a free community bus service.

For your kids, there are some excellent school options available. Operated by the Broward County Public Schools district, there is a school that can your children will soon feel comfortable in. Whether your kids are focused on music and band, sports, or arts along with their schooling - Dania Beach offers lots of great opportunities.

When visiting the houses for sale in Dania Beach, don't miss out on taking a break at one of the relaxing cafes and restaurants in the city. Or maybe you want to take another visit to Boomers and take a ride on the famous wooden roller coaster. Simply tell your Dania Beach realtor what you want to do and see and you?ll soon find a Dania Beach home that works for you!