Southeast Weston: Windmill Ranch, The Ridges and Emerald Estates, in ZIP 33331, zoned for Everglades Elementary and Cypress Bay High. ZIP value: $848,482.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the City of Weston’s sector, ZIP code and homeowners association map layers, history page and parks directory, Broward County’s 2025-26 school boundaries, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades, the Zillow Home Value Index and OpenStreetMap. Part of our Weston neighborhoods guide.
Southeast Weston, between Royal Palm Boulevard and Griffin Road, is three large single-family communities and a few smaller ones, all in ZIP code 33331 and all zoned for the same three schools. Windmill Ranch is one of the two places where Weston’s first homes were finished, in 1984, according to the city’s history page. South of it is The Ridges, and to the east, along Weston Road, is Emerald Estates.
What this means for you
- Zoned high school: Cypress Bay High (graded A for 2026). Confirm any address in Find My School.
- Home value: the typical home in ZIP 33331 was worth $848,482 in August 2026, Zillow says.
- Nearest interstate exits: I-75 Exit 15 (Royal Palm Boulevard) for Windmill Ranch and The Ridges; Exit 13 (Griffin Road) for Emerald Estates.
Where it is
The city’s sector map gives each community its own sector:
| Area | Sector | Main roads | Associations on the city’s map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Ranch | 11 (residential) | Bonaventure Boulevard, Royal Palm Boulevard | Windmill Ranch Estates Maintenance Association, about 460 acres |
| The Ridges | 9 and 10 | Bonaventure Boulevard, Griffin Road | Ridges Maintenance Association, about 390 acres; Villages of San Simeon |
| Emerald Estates | 16 | Weston Road, Griffin Road | Emerald Estates Maintenance Association; Opal Creek/Emerald Court; the Palms at Weston (Weston 55 Plus associations); Weston Place Apartments |
Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Blvd., and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Police Services Center at 17300 Royal Palm Blvd. are at the northern edge of Windmill Ranch, on land the city’s map labels the Windmill Professional Campus. Commercial land, including the Weston Park of Commerce, lies between Windmill Ranch and Weston Road.
Schools
Broward County Public Schools runs the schools. On Broward County’s 2025-26 boundary map, all three communities are zoned for the same schools; a small part of sector 16 is in the Western High zone instead of Cypress Bay, so check the address.
| School | Address | 2026 state grade |
|---|---|---|
| Everglades Elementary | 2900 Bonaventure Blvd. | A |
| Falcon Cove Middle | 4251 Bonaventure Blvd. | A |
| Cypress Bay High | 18600 Vista Park Blvd. | A |
Grades are the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades. Everglades Elementary is inside Windmill Ranch, next to Windmill Ranch Park. More in our Weston schools guide.
Home values
The Zillow Home Value Index put the typical home in ZIP 33331 at $848,482 in August 2026, about level with $848,645 in August 2025. Zillow files ZIP 33331 under Southwest Ranches, because the ZIP also covers part of that town’s ranch land, so the figure is not a Weston-only number. Citywide, Weston’s typical value was $719,191, down 1.7%. The index is a modeled value for a typical home, not a sale price. More in our Weston home prices guide.
Parks
- Windmill Ranch Park, 2902 Bonaventure Blvd.: multipurpose fields and a shaded playground. Dawn to dusk; dogs on a leash.
- Emerald Estates Park, 16400 Emerald Estates Drive: lighted tennis courts, half-court basketball, fitness stations, grills and a bike repair station. Dogs on a leash.
From the city’s parks directory; see our parks and trails guide.
Getting around
- Interstate: in a straight line, I-75 Exit 15 (Royal Palm Boulevard) is about 1.4 miles from Windmill Ranch and about 2 miles from The Ridges, and Exit 13 (Griffin Road) is about a mile from Emerald Estates, by the Florida Department of Transportation’s interchange inventory. FDOT is widening I-75 at both exits; see road construction.
- Downtown Weston: about 1.5 miles by road from Windmill Ranch, and 3.3 to 3.4 miles from The Ridges and Emerald Estates, to Weston Town Center, measured on the OpenStreetMap road network.
- Airport: 15 to 18 miles by road to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International. Those are distances, not drive times.
- Bus: Broward County Transit Route 23 runs on Weston Road, the east side of Emerald Estates, according to the city. Use BCT’s trip planner.
HOAs
The city’s association map lists eight residential associations in the three sectors, named in the table above. The city’s homeowners associations page says associations must register with the City Clerk each year, and that in private communities the association maintains the roads, common areas and landscaping.
Groceries and everyday stores
Weston Commons, at Weston Road and Griffin Road beside Emerald Estates, has a Publix at 4567 Weston Road, according to OpenStreetMap. The Weston Road Shopping Center is across Weston Road, just outside the city.
Related: Weston neighborhoods, Country Isles and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Windmill Ranch in Weston?
In southeast Weston, south of Royal Palm Boulevard along Bonaventure Boulevard, in sector 11 of the city’s sector map. Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Blvd., is on its northern edge. The first homes in Weston were finished there and in Country Isles in 1984.
What schools are The Ridges and Windmill Ranch zoned for?
Everglades Elementary, Falcon Cove Middle and Cypress Bay High, on Broward County’s 2025-26 boundary map. All three earned an A in the state’s 2026 grades.
What ZIP code is Emerald Estates in Weston?
33331, according to the city’s ZIP code map. Windmill Ranch and The Ridges are in 33331 too. The ZIP also covers part of Southwest Ranches.
Is Windmill Ranch a good place to live?
On the facts: it is one of Weston’s first neighborhoods, with Windmill Ranch Park and Everglades Elementary inside it and I-75 Exit 15 about 1.4 miles away, zoned for A-rated schools. The typical home value in ZIP 33331 was $848,482 in August 2026, according to Zillow.
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