Aquablu
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Aquablu is a luxury-tier Fort Lauderdale condominium project where the median closed price sits at $2.375 million and homes take approximately three months to sell. The median price climbed 15.2 percent year-over-year through mid-July 2026, a rate well above county norms, and the per-square-foot median of roughly $796 reflects the premium buyers pay for finished oceanfront inventory in a city where beachfront land is finite.
The market here is shallow—only three closings in the trailing window—so each transaction moves the medians noticeably, and inventory can swing from sparse to glutted in a matter of weeks. Sellers enjoy tailwinds but should brace for a 90-day marketing cycle; buyers will find little room to negotiate on newer construction or direct-ocean units, though patience and cash reserves remain the baseline for entry.
Aquablu right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($2.38M) is up 15.2% from the prior 12 months ($2.06M). With about 6 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 5x the typical Broward County sale ($2.38M vs $472K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Aquablu right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($2.38M) is up 15.2% from the prior 12 months ($2.06M). With about 6 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 July 15. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 5x the typical Broward County sale ($2.38M vs $472K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
Updated July 15, 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
Aquablu market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.38M ($796 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 90 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 15% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
Aquablu is a high-rise condominium tower on Fort Lauderdale's oceanfront, positioned at the top of the county's price ladder and appealing to purchasers comfortable with a median close above two million dollars and a three-month selling window.
Who Aquablu is best for.
Best for
- Cash or portfolio buyers who want turnkey beachfront living and can close within 90 days without financing contingencies.
- Downsizers moving from single-family beach estates who prize security, low-maintenance ownership, and direct ocean access.
- International or secondary-residence purchasers comfortable with luxury condo ownership and the recurring costs that come with full-service buildings.
Probably not for
- First-time luxury buyers stretching to the median without reserves for HOA increases or special assessments.
- Investors hunting for immediate cash flow; rental caps and monthly fees compress net yields even when gross rents are strong.
- Buyers who need flexibility to renovate or customize; most units are finished to developer spec and association rules limit structural changes.
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($2.38M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($2.06M) IS the +15.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 29 sales each (3 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.
The Aquablu buying strategy.
If we were buying in Aquablu 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 Aquablu.
What actually sets the price
Scarcity. Fort Lauderdale's beachfront footprint is spoken for, and new oceanfront supply arrives in discrete tower projects, not rolling subdivisions. When a building like Aquablu delivers finished residences with direct ocean views and private beach access, the price floor resets upward. The median per-square-foot figure of $796 reflects both the location premium and the finish level buyers expect at this price point—high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, designer kitchens, and amenity packages that justify the eight-figure maintenance fees.
The 15.2 percent year-over-year gain signals strong absorption, but the 90-day median time on market tells you that even motivated buyers at this tier move deliberately. They tour multiple buildings, compare floor plans, scrutinize reserve studies, and bring attorneys to the table. Inventory depth is razor-thin—three closings in the data window—so a single penthouse sale or a handful of investor liquidations can shift the median by hundreds of thousands of dollars in either direction.
Buyers here are paying for finite beachfront geography and the certainty of a finished product. Sellers benefit from limited competition but should set expectations for a quarter-long marketing cycle and be prepared to field offers contingent on buyers liquidating other high-value assets.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Aquablu. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Luxury coastal towers demand fluency in HOA financials, special assessments, and the nuances of investor versus owner-occupant buildings. Our team tracks beachfront inventory across Broward and knows which buildings carry deferred maintenance risk and which have reserve funds robust enough to weather hurricane-season insurance spikes. We will walk you through declaration documents, flag any litigation history, and help you model the true cost of ownership—monthly fees, parking, storage, guest policies—so the offer you write reflects the full financial picture. At this price point, speed and access matter; we bring both.
Aquablu in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2018 (52 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.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($2.38M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($2.06M) IS the +15.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 29 sales each (3 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.
Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2018 (52 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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