Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 8242 EMERALD Avenue, Parkland, FL 33076.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Issue 1 · Property Edition
A private editorial tour of 8242 EMERALD Avenue, Parkland, FL 33076.
Simon Gedz
S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
An interactive magazine: zoom the maps, tap a pin for details, and tap "See more" for things to do.
The residence
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
5 beds · 5 baths · 4,800 sq ft
Step into light-filled luxury in this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4-bath estate plus a cabana bath, impeccably refreshed to create an oasis within Parkland Golf & Country Club. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home boasts soaring ceilings and grand windows that bathe every room in natural sunshine.
The interiors
Step into light-filled luxury in this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 4-bath estate plus a cabana bath, impeccably refreshed to create an oasis within Parkland Golf & Country Club. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home boasts soaring ceilings and grand windows that bathe every room in natural sunshine. Major updates give you peace of mind and timeless appeal, including a brand-new 2025 roof, complete impact windows, new high-hat lighting, fresh interior and exterior paint, and impeccably restored, newly reground, polished, and grouted main-level marble floors.
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Built in 2007
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3 garage spaces
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Private pool reported
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Lot dimensions: verify public records
Dogs
Welcome here
Cats
Welcome here
Breed restrictions
Some breeds not accepted
Pet-friendly — Breed restrictions. Confirm current rules with the association.
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
A closer look
A visual detail from the property's current listing gallery. Photography and availability remain subject to the current listing.
Life beyond the front door
Explore the character, conveniences and everyday lifestyle surrounding 8242 EMERALD Avenue, Parkland, FL 33076.
Getting around
What's nearby in Broward
208 places to eat, see and do sit within reach across Broward.
36 dining · 35 kids & family · 31 outdoors & beaches · 22 bars & nightlife · 21 attractions
Dining: Las Olas Boulevard restaurant row · Anglin's Fishing Pier & beach village
Kids & Family: Young At Art Museum · Xtreme Action Park
Outdoors & Beaches: Fort Lauderdale Beach & the A1A promenade · Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Weekend favorites: Museum of Discovery and Science, Flamingo Gardens, Butterfly World.
Only 4 Coral Springs ideas are published so far — the button opens everything across Broward.
Parkland
Explore destinations surrounding 8242 EMERALD Avenue, Parkland, FL 33076.
Approximate drive times are estimated from straight-line distance, not a routed or live-traffic journey. Actual driving distance and timing vary with traffic, bridges and routing.
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Downtown Deerfield Beach
9.5 mi straight-line · approximately 18 min drive
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Brightline Boca Raton Station
10.3 mi straight-line · approximately 19 min drive
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Downtown Boca Raton / Mizner Park
10.5 mi straight-line · approximately 20 min drive
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Downtown Pompano Beach
10.5 mi straight-line · approximately 20 min drive
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Deerfield Beach
10.9 mi straight-line · approximately 20 min drive
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Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood Intl (FLL)
19.0 mi straight-line · approximately 36 min drive
Education
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Age-based school levels are approximate. Confirm grade placement and attendance boundaries with the district. Nearby options are not assigned schools. Faith labels are based on school names; confirm affiliation, grades and admissions directly with the school. Sign in and add your children to see each child matched to their own school.
A day in the life
Wake up to light-filled luxury inside your 4,800-square-foot estate at 8242 Emerald Avenue in Parkland. Built in 2007 and beautifully updated, this home features five bedrooms, four baths, and a cabana bath, totaling five baths. Morning light filters through the refreshed rooms before you step outside to your private pool, an oasis within Parkland Golf & Country Club.
Weekday connections are seamless. Downtown Deerfield Beach is about an 18-minute drive away, while the Brightline Boca Raton Station is reached in approximately 19 minutes. Commutes to Downtown Boca Raton and Mizner Park take around 20 minutes, as does the drive to Downtown Pompano Beach.
For dinner, choose Chef Angelo Elia's upscale Tuscan menu at Casa D'Angelo Ristorante, famed for handmade pasta and white truffle dishes. Head to the Las Olas Boulevard restaurant row for sidewalk tables, steakhouses, sushi, and Italian fare, or enjoy casual pizza and seafood steps from the sand at Anglin's Fishing Pier and beach village.
Immerse yourself in regional creativity at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, home to modern and contemporary shows downtown just off Las Olas. Catch touring Broadway and symphony productions at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts along the New River, or browse the Las Olas Art Fair and seasonal street shows.
Spend sunny hours along Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade, offering two miles of lifeguarded sand and bike lanes. Discover Hugh Taylor Birch State Park's 180 acres of hammock and kayak lagoon, or head to Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park for a quiet beach, picnic pavilions, and Intracoastal kayak rentals.
Saturdays and Sundays bring varied pursuits close by. Browse Coral Square Mall, or attend performances at Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Ice skate at the Florida Panthers IceDen, offering public sessions on the practice rink, or visit the Incredible Ice Family Skating Center twin-rink facility right by City Hall.
Experience this refreshed Parkland Golf & Country Club retreat in person. Simon Gedz, guiding South Florida real estate clients since 1995, invites you to schedule your private tour today.
Explore this issue · This magazine is interactive: zoom the maps in and out, tap a pin for its name and walking time, and use "See more" to open every activity near this home's ZIP code.
Plan beyond the price
True monthly cost
25% down · 30 years · 6.85%
Planning estimate, not a lender or insurance quote. Taxes are modeled after sale. Roof age, wind mitigation, flood zone, reserves and assessments can materially change the total.
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Confirm taxes after sale with the county
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Bind insurance during the inspection period
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Review association reserves and assessments
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Use lender and insurance quotes before relying on any estimate
Pet-friendly, actually checked
Finding nearby dog parks…
Your path to owning it · Part 1
Simon Gedz has guided South Florida buyers since 1995. Here's how he'll walk you from the first showing to an accepted offer — call him at any step for advice.
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Get pre-approved
Simon connects you with a trusted lender so your offer is taken seriously.
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Tour the home
See it with Simon — he points out what photos never show.
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Ask Simon for a CMA
A comparative market analysis of recent sales tells you what it's really worth.
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Plan your offer
Simon recommends price, terms and contingencies based on the CMA.
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Negotiate
Counteroffers handled by Simon until terms are agreed and signed.
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Hire a real estate attorney
Simon recommends one to review the contract and protect you through closing.
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Escrow deposit
Wired to the title company or attorney, usually within 3 days.
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Order title & survey
Title search for liens; a survey confirms lot lines and improvements.
Your path to owning it · Part 2
Simon coordinates the inspectors, lender, attorney and title company, and tells you exactly what comes next at each stage.
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Home inspection
Licensed inspector checks roof, AC, plumbing, electrical and structure.
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Insurance inspections
4-point and wind-mitigation reports to lower premiums.
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Repairs or credits
Simon negotiates fixes or a credit from the inspection findings.
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Insurance quotes
Bind home, wind and flood coverage early — Simon shares local agents.
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HOA / condo approval
Review association documents and complete any required application.
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Appraisal
Your lender confirms the value supports the price.
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Clear to close
Loan underwriting is finished; closing date and figures confirmed.
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Final walkthrough
Walk it with Simon to confirm condition and agreed repairs.
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Closing day
Sign, fund, record the deed — and get the keys.
For a private showing or a property-specific strategy conversation about 8242 EMERALD Avenue, Parkland, FL 33076, contact Simon Gedz at 954.562.1798.
Listing facts, availability, schools, boating information and ownership estimates can change and should be independently verified.
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Simon Gedz · S.G. Trust Team · Realtor since 1995
Listed by Compass Florida LLC
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