Bay Colony Club in Fort Lauderdale

Bay Colony Club

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A gated Intracoastal condo community in northeast Fort Lauderdale, with ocean-access dockage and a deep amenity base at an attainable price.

Gated Intracoastal condosOcean-access dockageAttainable price
Live Market Pulse
32/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$277K
Median Price
9mo
Supply
125days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$249/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Bay Colony Club is a gated, garden-style condominium community on Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal, offering an unusual combination: ocean-access boat dockage and a deep amenity base at a relatively attainable condo price. The value is in the lifestyle and the optional dock, not a single building. The read is the older-condo read: the association's reserves, structural inspection status, and what the fee covers matter more than the unit's finishes, and boat dockage (for boats up to around 50 feet) is a separate, scarce add-on to confirm. Because the association reports financial-qualification requirements for buyers, confirm those and the reserves before you commit."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Bay Colony Club market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $277K ($249 per sq ft), with homes averaging 125 days on market and 9.0 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 12 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Bay Colony Club is a gated condominium community in northeast Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33308), a roughly 33-acre garden-style community on the Intracoastal Waterway east of US-1.

It is oriented to boaters and active condo living, with ocean access and boat dockage reported for boats up to around 50 feet, in deep, wide waterways suited to larger vessels, subject to availability.

Amenities are extensive for the price point: reported four pools, six tennis courts, pickleball, three clubhouses, two fitness centers, shuffleboard, and 24-hour gated security with a roving patrol.

The location is convenient northeast Fort Lauderdale, near restaurants, shopping, and the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach. The community reports buyer financial-qualification requirements (such as a down-payment minimum and credit threshold); confirm those, the HOA, and the reserves for the specific association.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich Intracoastal condo at an attainable price
  • Boaters who want ocean-access dockage for a boat up to around 50 feet
  • Buyers who want a deep amenity base near the beach
  • Buyers comfortable owning in an older condo with an active association

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home or no HOA
  • Buyers who cannot meet the association's financial-qualification requirements
  • Buyers who want new construction
  • Buyers unwilling to read the association's reserves and inspection status

How Bay Colony Club is performing right now

32/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
9Months of supplytight
122Median days on marketdays
0 : 9Under contract vs for salestrong demand
12Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+32%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Bay Colony Club listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Bay Colony Club buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Bay Colony Club

Live MLS inventory for Bay Colony Club. 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.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the beach~5 to 10 min · east to the ocean
US-1 (Federal Highway) corridor~2 to 5 min · shops and dining
I-95 (Commercial or Oakland Park)~10 to 15 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas~15 to 20 min · south along the coast
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)~20 to 30 min · south via I-95
Pompano Beach~10 to 15 min · north on US-1 or A1A

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Bay Colony Club (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Bay Colony Club is served by Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Bay Colony Club, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Bay Colony Club

Our read on what is being built around Bay Colony Club, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is ocean-access dockage and deep amenities at an attainable condo price, where the association's reserves and inspection status drive value and risk. The watch items are structural reserve requirements and dock availability.

Ocean-access dockage at an attainable price

BullishDockage for boats up to around 50 feet at a relatively attainable condo price is a scarce combination that supports demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Ocean-access dockage at an attainable price

Deep amenity base behind a manned gate

BullishMultiple pools, tennis, fitness, and clubhouses with 24-hour security sustain demand for active condo living. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Deep amenity base behind a manned gate

Older condo stock and structural reserve rules

NeutralFlorida's milestone inspection and reserve requirements affect the buildings and can drive assessments; the reserves are the key variable. impact
SignificanceRadius: Association

Older condo stock and structural reserve rules

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bay Colony Club, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. Established condo community
    Overview

    Bay Colony Club as a gated Intracoastal condo community

    Community profiles describe Bay Colony Club as a roughly 33-acre gated, garden-style condominium community on the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal east of US-1, with ocean access and dockage for boats up to around 50 feet, four pools, six tennis courts, pickleball, three clubhouses, two fitness centers, and 24-hour security, with reported buyer financial-qualification requirements. Why it matters: The dockage and amenities at an attainable price are the draw, but the older buildings make reserves and inspection status the key diligence. Confirm the reserves, the fee, and the qualification rules. Source

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.

If we were buying in Bay Colony Club, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the association's reserves first. Confirm reserves, the milestone inspection status, the fee inclusions, and any assessments for the building.

2

Confirm the qualification requirements. Verify the association's down-payment minimum, credit threshold, and any leasing rules before you write.

3

Confirm the dock. If you want dockage, verify availability, the slip size, water depth, and the route and bridges to the ocean for your boat.

4

Inspect the unit and building. On older stock, confirm the building's condition and any planned capital work.

5

Comp within the community. Price against the closest sales in the same building or model.

Best Buy
A unit in a building with healthy reserves and a completed inspection, with a dock if you boat, priced to comparable in-community sales.
Biggest Risk
Buying into a building facing a reserve assessment, or assuming dockage is available when it is not.
Best Lot
Waterfront-facing units and those with deeded or available dockage hold value over interior ones.
Smart Timing
Confirm the reserve and inspection status and dock availability before you commit.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Bay Colony Club is a roughly 33-acre gated, garden-style condominium community on the Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal east of US-1 in northeast Fort Lauderdale. It offers ocean access and boat dockage reported for boats up to around 50 feet, subject to availability, plus a deep amenity base, reported four pools, six tennis courts, pickleball, three clubhouses, two fitness centers, and shuffleboard, behind 24-hour gated security with a roving patrol. The community is near US-1 shopping and dining and the Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach, and reports buyer financial-qualification requirements (such as a down-payment minimum and credit threshold). Because the buildings are older, the association's reserves and structural inspection status are the central diligence under Florida's rules; confirm the reserves, the fee, the qualification rules, dock availability, and the school assignment by address before relying on them.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: interior condo units
$210K to $275K

Smaller or interior units, the most attainable way in. The association's reserves and condition drive value more than the asking number.

Lowest entry
Core: waterfront-facing units
$275K to $320K

Units with Intracoastal or canal views, the heart of the community. View, condition, and the building's health set where these land.

Most inventory
High: units with dockage
$320K to $395K

Units paired with ocean-access dockage for sizable boats, the top of the community's range for boaters. The dock and the water drive the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$210K to $275K
Entry: interior condo units
Smaller or interior units, the most attainable way in. The association's reserves and condition drive value more than the asking number.
$275K to $320K
Core: waterfront-facing units
Units with Intracoastal or canal views, the heart of the community. View, condition, and the building's health set where these land.
$320K to $395K
High: units with dockage
Units paired with ocean-access dockage for sizable boats, the top of the community's range for boaters. The dock and the water drive the premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$347
Original$299
Median days on market
Renovated160
Original102

From current Bay Colony Club listings (renovated 4, original 5); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Bay Colony Club

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The dockage and amenities at an attainable price draw you in. The deal is won or lost on the association's reserves and the dock availability.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.6B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.6/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Bay Colony Club is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Waterfront-facing units and dockage hold value best
  • The association's reserves are what you cannot renovate away
  • Ocean-access dockage is a scarce add-on
  • Older stock makes inspection status central
  • Comp within the community, not the area average

At Bay Colony Club the value driver after condition is the unit's view and any dockage, with waterfront-facing units and those paired with ocean-access docks carrying premiums. But the larger swing is the association's structural health, its reserves, milestone inspection status, and any assessments. Compare a unit against the closest in-community sales, confirm dock availability, and weigh the reserves as heavily as the view and the finishes.

Bay Colony Club in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-rich Intracoastal condo with ocean-access dockage at an attainable price.
Strong onOcean-access dockage, multiple pools, tennis, fitness, and clubhouses behind a manned gate, near the beach.
WatchOlder condo reserves, milestone inspections, and assessments, the qualification rules, and dock availability.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, no HOA, new construction, or who cannot meet the qualification rules.
The edgeOcean-access dockage at this price is a scarce combination, durable for boaters when the reserves check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated Intracoastal condo community with deep amenities
  • Ocean-access dockage for boats up to around 50 feet
  • Older stock makes reserves the key item
  • Association reports buyer qualification requirements
  • Confirm reserves, inspection status, and dock availability

The monthly fee covers building operations and the extensive amenities; confirm the current amount, what it covers, the reserve status, the milestone inspection status, and any assessments for the exact building. The association reports buyer financial-qualification requirements; confirm those as well.

Reported to cover the manned gate, the amenities (pools, tennis, fitness, clubhouses), and common areas, with building items varying; confirm the inclusions for a specific building.

Amenities are reported to include four pools, six tennis courts, pickleball, three clubhouses, two fitness centers, and shuffleboard, plus ocean-access boat dockage subject to availability, as part of the community structure.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Bay Colony Club, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Bay Colony Club, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Bay Colony Club home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Bay Colony Club year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Bay Colony Club Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Bay Colony Club is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep a boat at Bay Colony Club?
Yes, subject to availability. The community offers ocean access and dockage reported for boats up to around 50 feet in deep, wide waterways. Confirm slip availability, size, water depth, and the route to the ocean for your boat.
Is Bay Colony Club gated?
Yes, with 24-hour gated security and a roving patrol.
What amenities does Bay Colony Club have?
Reported amenities include four pools, six tennis courts, pickleball, three clubhouses, two fitness centers, shuffleboard, and boat dockage, an extensive base for the price point.
Are there buyer requirements to purchase here?
The association reports financial-qualification requirements, such as a down-payment minimum and a credit threshold. Confirm the current requirements and any leasing rules with the association before you write.
What does the HOA fee cover?
It covers building operations and the amenities; confirm the current amount, inclusions, reserves, and any assessments for the exact building.
Should I worry about assessments?
Florida's milestone inspection and reserve requirements affect the older buildings and can lead to assessments. Review the association's reserves and inspection status before buying.
How close is the beach?
The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach is roughly five to ten minutes east, with US-1 shopping and dining just outside the gate.
What kinds of units are here?
Garden-style condominiums in a roughly 33-acre community, with interior and waterfront-facing units and some paired with boat dockage.
Is Bay Colony Club a good investment?
Ocean-access dockage and deep amenities at an attainable price support demand, but older stock means the association's reserves and assessments drive value and risk. A clean association can be a value; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because the association's reserves and the dock drive value, having your own representation to read the documents is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is a gated, amenity-rich Intracoastal condo community in northeast Fort Lauderdale, near the beach and US-1, oriented to active and boating lifestyles.
You want a gated, amenity-rich Intracoastal condo at an attainable priceExcellent fit
You are a boater who wants ocean-access dockage for a boat up to around 50 feetExcellent fit
You want a deep amenity base near the beachExcellent fit
You are comfortable owning in an older condo with an active associationExcellent fit
You can meet the association's qualification requirements and will read the reservesExcellent fit
You want a single-family home or no HOAProbably not
You cannot meet the association's financial-qualification requirementsProbably not
You want new constructionProbably not
You are unwilling to read the association's reserves and inspection statusProbably not
You want a private equity club rather than community amenitiesProbably not

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Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Bay Colony Club home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Bay Colony Club median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Bay Colony Club, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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