Auction Company of America and Accelerated Realty, Inc.,  a Miami-based realty and auction company, have just announced the live auction of sixteen 1 to 1-1/2 acre home sites in the town of Southwest Ranches, Broward County, Florida.  The development known as Sutton Ranches is located at SW 166th Avenue and SW 64th Terrace and the live auction will take place on April 12 at noon.

“Smart developers are coming back into the South Florida market because they can buy land at prices that are 60-75 percent less than 2006 prices.” According to Ray Princiotta, President of Accelerated,”Sutton Ranches is one of the few developments in the town of Southwest Ranches that is platted with less than 2 acre home sites.”

Incorporated in 2000, Southwest Ranches is located is located 15 miles southwest of Fort Lauderdale and approximately 12 miles north of Miami. The area is primarily residential with a population of 7,100 residents that live on 1 to 2.5 acre lots.  The town’s motto is “Preserve Our Rural Lifestyle,” thus it has incorporated laws that stop street lights and sidewalks from being built.

In addition to small farms and equestrian ranches, the town has over 150 acres of parks and open spaces. Many parks come equipped with playgrounds, picnic areas, horse trails, concession stands, fitness centers, hiking trails, fishing areas and historical museums.

Southwest Ranches has close proximity to I-75, I-595 and US 22.  It is 15 minutes away from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport and 30 minutes from Miami International Airport.  The town has access to the Broward County Public School System, which is the sixth largest system in the country, as well as to vocational schools and traditional universities. The town contracts with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office to provide police, fire and Emergency Medical Services.