Plaza Estates
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 2,228 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $699,450 · 182 homes for sale in 33311 · Broward County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $440,000, $221 per square foot, a median 98 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). At the median price and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,730 ($7,900 with the full homestead exemption).
Plaza Estates 3rd Section sits in Fort Lauderdale's established residential grid, where the $440,000 median reflects the familiar calculus of condition, lot, and whether someone updated the kitchen in the past decade. At $220.66 per square foot, you're paying less than many coastal Broward neighborhoods, but not because these homes are identical—pricing here is driven by what the previous owner did or didn't do, and buyers sort accordingly.
The market is slow. Median time to contract runs just over three months, which means sellers need to price correctly from day one and buyers have room to negotiate without competing offers forcing their hand. Year-over-year appreciation came in around one percent, effectively flat after inflation—this is a neighborhood for people who need a place to live, not a short-term investment thesis.
Plaza Estates right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($440K) is down 4.9% from the prior 12 months ($462K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (5 and 4 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 18, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Plaza EstatesHomes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Plaza Estates market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $440K ($221 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 98 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33311 (Fort Lauderdale), 384 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $440K ($325/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 122 active and 54 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33311 housing market and the Broward County market.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 88 homes in Plaza Estates that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1958 and 2015 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 1,334 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Plaza Estates 3rd Section is a Fort Lauderdale residential pocket where inventory moves deliberately and pricing spreads wide depending on updates and upkeep.
Who Plaza Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing Fort Lauderdale location with budgets near the median, comfortable evaluating condition and negotiating repairs
- Those seeking a primary residence in Broward without association amenity fees or restrictive covenants
- Purchasers who value leverage in a slower market and have time to close without competing offers
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting quick equity appreciation or treating this as a short-term investment with certain return timelines
- Those who want shared community amenities—pools, clubhouses, parks—as part of the purchase
- Purchasers needing turnkey move-in readiness without the work of assessing deferred maintenance or renovation quality
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($440K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($462K) IS the -4.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
23% of homes for sale in ZIP 33311 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
The Plaza Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Plaza Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Plaza Estates.
Market posture and what drives price
The extended marketing time—median days on market near one hundred—tells you this is a buyer's environment where urgency is rare. Sellers who chase the market down get punished; those who price to condition from the start do better. The per-square-foot median reflects a neighborhood where comparable sales vary significantly: original finishes command one price, renovated kitchens and baths another, and lot size or pool presence move the needle further.
Year-over-year movement of just over one percent means this is not a momentum market. You are not buying for quick appreciation; you are buying for shelter, school proximity, or a specific commute. The five closings in the trailing window confirm activity is steady but measured—expect to negotiate, expect inspection repairs to matter, and expect sellers to hold firm only when their pricing and condition align.
No identified community amenities means buyers here prioritize location and the house itself over shared facilities. You are in Fort Lauderdale proper with access to municipal services and broader city amenities, but this section does not advertise pools, parks, or clubhouses as part of the package. That can be a feature if you prefer lower association dues and fewer rules, or a drawback if you wanted those conveniences built in.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Plaza Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood where condition drives every negotiation and inventory moves slowly, you need a broker who will comp the renovations accurately and tell you when to walk. We run the numbers on what updates actually return versus which ones just look nice, and we will not let you overpay because someone staged well. When marketing time stretches past three months, strategy matters—Momentum positions listings to sell at the intersection of fair price and honest disclosure, and we counsel buyers to negotiate hard when the data supports it.
Plaza Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- NW 9Th Street (8 homes on record)
- NW 9Th Court (6 homes on record)
- NW 35Th Avenue (6 homes on record)
- NW 9Th Court (5 homes on record)
- NW 9Th Court (4 homes on record)
- NW 8Th Place (4 homes on record)
- NW 8Th Court (4 homes on record)
- NW 8Th Court (4 homes on record)
- NW 8Th Street (3 homes on record)
- NW 36Th Avenue (3 homes on record)
- NW 35Th Terrace (3 homes on record)
- NW 8Th Place (2 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Plaza Estates 3rd Sec
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Plaza Estates 3rd Sec, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Two-tower Rio Vista Residences proposed at 633 S Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
A joint venture of Cain and Kushner proposes 440 residences in towers of 28 and 22 stories joined by a nine-story podium, with the site under contract from Oko Group. Palma Architecture is the architect. No start or completion dates have been published.
What it may mean for the marketIf built, the project would add residential inventory near the Federal Highway corridor and the New River district. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Plaza Estates 3rd Sec.
Source: Florida YIMBY - August 2026Development
Two-tower Ombelle Fort Lauderdale starts construction at 300 NE 3rd Avenue
Sky Equity Group is building two 44-story towers with 754 residences on a two-acre downtown site it bought for $27 million in 2021. The developer plans to spend more than $50 million and is acting as general contractor, with ODA Architecture as architect. Completion is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add several hundred downtown residences within walking distance of offices, dining and transit. The site is about 2 miles west of Plaza Estates 3rd Sec.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
$54 Million Pre-Construction Loan Secured for ODA-Designed Skyscrapers in Fort Lauderdale
Dependable Equities secured a 54 million dollar pre-construction loan from CDK Capital for two ODA-designed towers south of the New River near Las Olas Boulevard, at 101 Southeast 7th Street and 633 Southeast 3rd Avenue. The towers would rise about 557 and 563 feet with roughly 1,460 condominium and multifamily residences and about 14,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2028.
What it may mean for the marketPositions two high-rise residential towers and ground-floor commercial space for the downtown Fort Lauderdale market south of the New River. The site is about 2 miles west of Plaza Estates 3rd Sec.
Source: Florida YIMBY - May 2026Development
Tavistock Development to Expand Pier Sixty-Six
Tavistock Development is advancing an eight-acre second phase of Pier Sixty-Six along Southeast 17th Street, with four mixed-use buildings each rising about 270 feet and 339 residential units. Plans include roughly 185,600 square feet of commercial space with retail, restaurant, grocery and office uses, a waterfront promenade and expanded marina facilities. The project is expected to enter the city development review process in the coming months.
What it may mean for the marketExpands a waterfront mixed-use district with new housing, retail and marina infrastructure along the 17th Street corridor. The site is about 2 miles southwest of Plaza Estates 3rd Sec.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Integra Wins Approval for Fort Lauderdale Beach Development Again
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved an amended development permit for Integra Solutions' Sereno project at 2901 East 9th Court, raising the condominium count from 76 to 88 and adding 113 hotel rooms in a 14-story structure. It is the third iteration of the plan since initial approval four years earlier. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval in March.
What it may mean for the marketAdds condominium and hotel supply to the Fort Lauderdale beach area through a revised and expanded approved plan. The site is less than a mile north of Plaza Estates 3rd Sec.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Fort Lauderdale Advances Opus at 701 Condominium Development
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted unanimously to approve Opus at 701, a 13-story, 54-unit waterfront condominium at 632 and 701 Bayshore Drive. The site plan replaces the former Manhattan Tower hotel and a 56-year-old apartment building on a 0.78-acre parcel. The project includes 114 parking spaces and amenities such as a fitness center, spa and waterfront pool.
What it may mean for the marketRedevelops an older hotel and apartment parcel into a new waterfront condominium supply in the Fort Lauderdale beach area. The site is less than a mile north of Plaza Estates 3rd Sec.
Source: The Real Deal
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (54 transactions analyzed) |
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Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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