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Live Market Pulse
25/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2019 → 2026 · 69 at the 2022 peak
0 is Sapphire's coldest market since 2019, 100 its hottest. Today: 25. How it's scored

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Built fromLive Beaches MLS data12 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

As of September 2026, Sapphire in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $889,000, $620 per square foot, a median 111 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking (+1% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2009–2010; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $1,736/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 10 ft). At the median price and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $17,640 ($16,810 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Sapphire Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$889K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 1.0% vs the prior 12 months
+1.0%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 3 sales in the two windows
$620/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $657 in 2023
90.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
24.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
111days
Median DOM · closed
29 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
Broward: 19% (3,232 of 17,420)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Track record · 12 years of records
1,500sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sapphire Fort Lauderdale sits at a median price of $949,500 and a median $/sqft of $624—you're paying for new construction or near-new luxury inventory in a premium coastal market. The six-month closing count is modest, and the median time on market just under five months signals selective, unhurried buyers shopping for specific finishes and floorplans rather than chasing deals.

At this price point and pace, condition and view premium matter more than timing the market. Sellers should expect patience; buyers should expect negotiation room but also the leverage that comes from a thin, high-bar product set. This is not a volume community—it's a curated, high-ticket enclave where each transaction turns on particulars, not momentum.

Sapphire Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 12, 2026

Sapphire right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 5 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($889K) is up 1.0% from the prior 12 months ($880K). With about 5 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 12. Confidence: Low (5 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 19, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Sapphire market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $889K ($620 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 111 days on market for closed sales, and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 1% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33308 (Fort Lauderdale), 680 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $612K ($397/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 79 days on market. Right now 224 active and 45 pending listings put supply at about 6.6 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33308 housing market and the Broward County market.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 30 homes in Sapphire that have changed hands since 2012, built between 2009 and 2010 (median 2009), with a median living area of about 1,518 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are condominiums. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Sapphire Fort Lauderdale is a luxury residential address in Broward County, trading at a median of $949,500 with inventory that moves deliberately and prices that reflect Fort Lauderdale's premium coastal position.

Best for

  • Buyers with budgets comfortably near or above the median of $949,500 who prioritize luxury finishes and Fort Lauderdale's coastal appeal over transaction speed.
  • Investors or end-users who can hold long-term and are not dependent on near-term liquidity or rapid comparable turnover for refinance or resale.
  • Buyers who will independently verify amenities, HOA financials, and building services before closing, given limited MLS documentation of community features.

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking entry-level or mid-market Fort Lauderdale inventory—the median here is $949,500, and there is no lower-priced tier within this community.
  • Sellers or buyers who need fast closes and frequent comps—the median DOM approaches five months, and closings are infrequent.
  • Anyone relying on the assumption of strong amenities or resort-style services without verification—current MLS data do not document community features.

Windows contain 0 to 10 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$800K$1M2014201620182020202220242026
Up 1.0% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M2k2k2k
54 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$400$500$6002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $420 in 2014 to a $657 peak in 2023; $620 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
501001502014201620182020202220242026
29 days at the 2022 low; 111 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%2014201620182020202220242026
90.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05102014201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 5 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning202020222026
69 at the 2022 peak, 25 in the troughs, 25 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 33308 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 (2026-09-19).

Sapphire Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Sapphire is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $972,500, and homes go under contract in about 260 days.

24.0
Months supply
$972,500
Median list
$889,000
Median sold
$787
List $/sqft
260
Days on mkt
2/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Sapphire Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
1.48%
2 of 135 listings · short sale 1, pre foreclosure 1
Distress share trend — 1.48% now (2026-08-23 → 2026-09-12)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sapphire

Live MLS inventory for Sapphire. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Sapphire listings as of 2026-09-17, priced high to low. 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. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Bayview · Elementary
  • Sunrise · Middle
  • Fort Lauderdale · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sapphire listings and can change; always confirm with Broward County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sapphire address.

If we were buying in Sapphire today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Sapphire.

Best Buy
Buyers with capital and patience seeking luxury Fort Lauderdale inventory who can afford to wait for the right unit and negotiate from strength.
Biggest Risk
Illiquidity and comp scarcity—few sales mean appraisals lean heavily on each comparable, and selling quickly requires aggressive pricing and readiness.
Sweet Spot
Buyers who know exactly what floorplan and condition they want and can move decisively when it appears, leveraging long DOM to negotiate without pressure.
Avoid If
You need liquidity, fast resale optionality, or a volume market with frequent comps and predictable DOM—Sapphire trades infrequently and deliberately.

Price, pace, and what drives value here

The median price of $949,500 and median per-square-foot of $624 tell you this is not entry-level Fort Lauderdale. Sapphire competes in the upper band of the market, where finish quality, views, and the newness of construction command premiums that can swing valuations significantly between units. The modest six-month closing count and a median DOM just under five months confirm this is a thin, selective market—inventory doesn't flood, and buyers take their time.

Because closings are infrequent, each comparable carries outsize weight in appraisals and pricing strategy. A seller pricing aggressively above recent sales will sit; a buyer seeking a bargain will find little distress. The market here rewards readiness and specificity: know what floorplan, exposure, and condition you want, and be prepared to move when it appears. The long DOM also means sellers must be realistic and patient, and buyers have room to negotiate without the pressure of competing offers on every listing.

Community amenities were not identified in current MLS data, so due diligence on HOA offerings, building services, and on-site facilities is essential. At this price tier, amenities and management quality are not incidental—they are part of the value proposition and should be verified independently before any offer.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sapphire. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.2D · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.2/10
Liquidity & Demand0.0/10
Pricing Power3.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (3.2). Basis: Recent Direction +1.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 24.0 months of supply; Pricing Power 90.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, high-ticket market like Sapphire, comps are everything and timing is personal, not herd-driven. Momentum's analysts pull the closed sales, the under-contract shadows, and the condition details that explain why one unit at $949K closed in sixty days and another sat for twice that. We also know when to tell you a listing is overpriced for its finishes or when a seller's urgency creates the narrow window you need. You're not buying or selling a commodity here—you're transacting a specific asset in a selective pool, and that requires brokerage that reads the market rather than simply listing in it.

Sapphire in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers with capital and patience seeking luxury Fort Lauderdale inventory who can afford to wait for the right unit and negotiate from strength.
Biggest advantageA selective, un-rushed market where inventory is thin, competition is muted, and each transaction turns on particulars rather than bidding wars.
Biggest riskIlliquidity and comp scarcity—few sales mean appraisals lean heavily on each comparable, and selling quickly requires aggressive pricing and readiness.
Sweet spotBuyers who know exactly what floorplan and condition they want and can move decisively when it appears, leveraging long DOM to negotiate without pressure.
Avoid ifYou need liquidity, fast resale optionality, or a volume market with frequent comps and predictable DOM—Sapphire trades infrequently and deliberately.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Sapphire homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Sapphire.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $2,017/month (about $24,204/yr) · median of 10 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $2,017 per month ($24,204 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 10 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sapphire sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Sapphire?
The median sale price in Sapphire was $889K over the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 (5 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Sapphire take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 12, 2026 took a median 111 days on market (5 sales, Beaches MLS).
Is Sapphire a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 12, 2026, Sapphire leans toward buyers: 24.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sapphire?
The best agent for Sapphire is one who actively works Fort Lauderdale and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Sapphire.
How do I find a top Fort Lauderdale real estate agent who knows Sapphire?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Sapphire and the wider Fort Lauderdale area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Sapphire?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Sapphire purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Sapphire, and what county is it in?
Sapphire is in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL, ZIP 33308.
Buyers with budgets comfortably near or above the median of $949,500 who prioritize luxury finishes and Fort Lauderdale's coastal appeal over transaction speed.Excellent fit
Investors or end-users who can hold long-term and are not dependent on near-term liquidity or rapid comparable turnover for refinance or resale.Excellent fit
Buyers who will independently verify amenities, HOA financials, and building services before closing, given limited MLS documentation of community features.Excellent fit
Buyers seeking entry-level or mid-market Fort Lauderdale inventory—the median here is $949,500, and there is no lower-priced tier within this community.Probably not
Sellers or buyers who need fast closes and frequent comps—the median DOM approaches five months, and closings are infrequent.Probably not
Anyone relying on the assumption of strong amenities or resort-style services without verification—current MLS data do not document community features.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 17, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (54 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

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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