Colee Hammock in Fort Lauderdale

Colee Hammock

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A historic, walkable luxury neighborhood off Las Olas, with oak-lined streets, estate homes, and New River dockage.

Historic and walkableOff Las OlasNew River dockage
Live Market Pulse
42/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning 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
$1.55M
Median Price
8.3mo
Supply
71days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$667/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Colee Hammock is one of Fort Lauderdale's oldest and most desirable in-town neighborhoods, a non-gated pocket of historic estate homes on oak-lined streets just off Las Olas Boulevard and the New River. The premium here is location and character: walkability to Las Olas, mature canopy, and for the waterfront homes, deep dockage on the New River close to downtown and the ocean route. The read is that this is a real-estate-driven, lot-and-location buy with wide variation, original historic homes, renovated estates, and high-end new construction all share the streets, so condition and whether a home is on the water dominate value. Because some homes carry historic character and protections, confirm any preservation considerations alongside the dock and seawall on the waterfront."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Colee Hammock market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.6M ($667 per sq ft), with homes averaging 71 days on market and 8.3 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 13 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Colee Hammock is a historic, non-gated neighborhood in east Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33301), named for a bend in the New River and an early engineer, James Louis Colee, with roots in land assembled by Florida pioneer Mary Brickell in the 1910s. It sits just south of Las Olas Boulevard along the north bank of the New River.

It is known for old Florida charm: oak-lined streets, Mediterranean Revival and Key West style architecture, and a walkable setting near Las Olas shops and restaurants, the Riverside Hotel, and downtown Fort Lauderdale. The neighborhood blends preserved historic homes with renovated estates and high-end new construction.

Housing ranges from charming bungalows and historic estates to large modern waterfront homes. Waterfront properties along the New River and connected canals often include private docks, with the river providing a route to the Intracoastal and the ocean.

The value here is driven by location, lot, and condition far more than by any community structure: this is a neighborhood, not a gated HOA community, so the buy is about the specific street, whether the home is on the water, and the level of renovation or historic character.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a historic, walkable in-town address steps from Las Olas
  • Boaters who want New River dockage with a route to the Intracoastal and the ocean
  • Buyers who value old Florida character, oak canopy, and architectural variety
  • Buyers comfortable with a non-gated neighborhood rather than a master-planned community

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated community with uniform new stock and amenities
  • Buyers who want suburban space rather than an in-town, walkable lot
  • Buyers unwilling to weigh historic considerations or renovation needs on older homes
  • Buyers expecting non-waterfront pricing to match the waterfront estates

How Colee Hammock is performing right now

42/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
8.3Months of supplytight
36Median days on marketdays
1 : 9Under contract vs for salestrong demand
13Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+14%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 Colee Hammock 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 Colee Hammock buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Colee Hammock

Live MLS inventory for Colee Hammock. 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.

Las Olas Boulevard (shops and dining)~2 to 5 min walk · the neighborhood's northern edge
Downtown Fort Lauderdale~5 to 10 min · along the New River
Fort Lauderdale beach (Atlantic Ocean)~10 to 15 min · east on Las Olas
I-95 (Broward Blvd or Davie Blvd)~8 to 12 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)~15 to 20 min · south via US-1 or I-95
Brightline Fort Lauderdale station~5 to 10 min · downtown rail service

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
Colee Hammock (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

Colee Hammock 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 Colee Hammock address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Colee Hammock, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Colee Hammock

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is scarce historic, walkable land off Las Olas with New River dockage, a fixed supply in one of Fort Lauderdale's most established neighborhoods. The near-term watch items are the pace of high-end renovation and new construction and how historic character is preserved on individual lots.

Walkable Las Olas location with historic character

BullishA short walk to Las Olas dining and shops, with oak canopy and historic architecture, is a scarce in-town lifestyle that supports durable demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Walkable Las Olas location with historic character

New River dockage with a route to the ocean

BullishDeep dockage on the New River close to downtown and the ocean route anchors the value of waterfront homes. impact
SignificanceRadius: Waterfront blocks

New River dockage with a route to the ocean

High-end renovation and new construction among historic homes

NeutralRenovated estates and new builds share streets with preserved historic homes, which lifts comps but makes condition and character key to each home's value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

High-end renovation and new construction among historic homes

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 Colee Hammock, 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. 1910s
    History

    Colee Hammock established as an early Fort Lauderdale neighborhood

    Neighborhood histories trace Colee Hammock to land assembled by Florida pioneer Mary Brickell in the 1910s, named for a bend in the New River and engineer James Louis Colee, and developed as an upscale in-town residential area near what is now Las Olas Boulevard. Why it matters: The neighborhood's age and character are central to its appeal, but they also mean older homes and possible historic considerations; confirm any preservation or renovation constraints for a specific home. 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 Colee Hammock, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Price by street and by water. Whether a home is on the New River or a connected canal, and which block it sits on, drives value here far more than square footage; confirm the exact location first.

2

Read the dock and the river on waterfront homes. Confirm dock condition, water depth, seawall age, and any fixed-bridge clearance on the route to the Intracoastal and the ocean for your boat.

3

Check for historic considerations. On older homes, confirm whether any historic designation, overlay, or preservation constraints affect renovation or rebuild plans before you write.

4

Budget renovation honestly on older stock. Historic and original homes can carry meaningful systems and roof work; price the modernization, not just the charm.

5

Use your own representation. On an in-town purchase where the lot, the water, and historic character swing value, the listing agent works for the seller; have someone read it for you.

Best Buy
A sound or sensitively renovated home on a desirable street, on the water with a usable dock if boating matters, priced to comparable nearby sales.
Biggest Risk
Underpricing renovation or historic constraints on an older home, or overpaying for a non-waterfront lot at waterfront prices.
Best Lot
New River and canal waterfront, then the most walkable, canopy-lined interior streets.
Smart Timing
Confirm any historic or seawall and insurance considerations 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

Colee Hammock is a historic, non-gated neighborhood in east Fort Lauderdale on the north bank of the New River, just south of Las Olas Boulevard. It traces to land assembled by Florida pioneer Mary Brickell in the 1910s and is named for a bend in the river and engineer James Louis Colee. The neighborhood is known for oak-lined streets, Mediterranean Revival and Key West style architecture, and a walkable setting near Las Olas shops, the Riverside Hotel, and downtown. Housing ranges from historic bungalows and estates to renovated and newly built waterfront homes, many with private docks on the New River and connected canals. It is a neighborhood rather than a gated HOA community, so value is driven by street, water access, condition, and historic character. Confirm any preservation considerations, waterfront and seawall details, 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: historic bungalows and cottages
$985K to $1.30M

Smaller historic homes and cottages on interior streets, the more attainable way into the neighborhood. Condition, lot, and walkability drive value here more than size.

Lowest entry
Core: renovated and estate homes
$1.30M to $2.25M

Renovated historic estates and larger interior homes with mature landscaping. Renovation level, character, and street set where these land.

Most inventory
Top: New River waterfront estates
$2.25M to $3.10M

Waterfront homes on the New River and connected canals with private docks, including reimagined and new estates. The dock and the water set the top of the range.

Strongest resale

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

$985K to $1.30M
Entry: historic bungalows and cottages
Smaller historic homes and cottages on interior streets, the more attainable way into the neighborhood. Condition, lot, and walkability drive value here more than size.
$1.30M to $2.25M
Core: renovated and estate homes
Renovated historic estates and larger interior homes with mature landscaping. Renovation level, character, and street set where these land.
$2.25M to $3.10M
Top: New River waterfront estates
Waterfront homes on the New River and connected canals with private docks, including reimagined and new estates. The dock and the water set the top of the range.

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
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 Colee Hammock

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 canopy, the history, and the walk to Las Olas are priced into the address. The deal is won or lost on the street, the water, and an honest read of an old home's condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.5A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.7/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency9.3/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

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 Colee Hammock 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
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. 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
  • New River and canal waterfront holds value best
  • The most walkable, canopy-lined streets come next
  • Historic character and condition swing value widely
  • The location and the water are what you cannot reproduce
  • Read the street and the dock before the finishes

In Colee Hammock the value drivers are location and water access, then condition and character. Waterfront homes on the New River and connected canals with private docks carry the clear premium, and the most walkable, canopy-lined interior streets come next. Because historic, original, and newly built homes share the neighborhood, condition and any preservation considerations matter as much as the lot. Compare a home against the closest sales on similar streets, and weigh the water, the dock, and the historic character alongside the renovations.

Colee Hammock in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a historic, walkable address off Las Olas, with New River dockage if they boat.
Strong onScarce in-town character, oak canopy, walkability, and deep New River dockage close to downtown and the ocean route.
WatchWhether a home is waterfront or not, historic and renovation considerations, dock and seawall condition, and insurance on older homes.
Not forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community, suburban space, or a turnkey new build.
The edgeHistoric, walkable land off Las Olas with river dockage is a fixed, scarce supply, which supports value over time.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Generally no mandatory master HOA for single-family homes
  • The lifestyle is walkable Las Olas, not a private club
  • Waterfront New River homes carry dock and seawall costs
  • Older and historic homes can carry renovation needs
  • Confirm any historic or preservation considerations per home

Colee Hammock is a historic, non-gated neighborhood rather than a mandatory-HOA community, so single-family homes generally do not carry a master association fee. A voluntary civic or homeowners association may exist for the neighborhood. Confirm whether any dues or specific-building association applies to a home, and budget waterfront and older-home carrying costs separately.

There is generally no mandatory community HOA for single-family homes; city services and the walkable Las Olas district serve the neighborhood. Any condominium dues and waterfront costs are separate.

There is no community club; the lifestyle centers on walkable Las Olas dining and shops, the New River, and downtown Fort Lauderdale rather than a private amenity club.

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 Colee Hammock, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Colee Hammock, 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 Colee Hammock home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Colee Hammock 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.

Colee Hammock Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Colee Hammock 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

Is Colee Hammock a gated community?
No. Colee Hammock is a historic, non-gated neighborhood in east Fort Lauderdale, just off Las Olas Boulevard along the New River.
Is there an HOA in Colee Hammock?
Single-family homes generally are not part of a mandatory master HOA, though a voluntary civic or homeowners association may exist and condominiums have their own associations. Confirm what applies to a specific home.
What makes Colee Hammock desirable?
Its historic character, oak-lined streets, and walkability to Las Olas, plus New River dockage on the waterfront homes, make it one of Fort Lauderdale's most sought-after in-town neighborhoods.
Are the homes historic?
Many are. The neighborhood blends preserved historic homes, including Mediterranean Revival and Key West styles, with renovated estates and new construction. Confirm whether any historic designation or preservation constraints affect a specific home.
Can I keep a boat in Colee Hammock?
Waterfront homes on the New River and connected canals often have private docks, with a route to the Intracoastal and the ocean. Water depth, dock condition, and fixed-bridge clearance vary, so verify navigability for your boat on a specific home.
How walkable is the neighborhood?
Very. Las Olas Boulevard's shops and restaurants are a short walk along the neighborhood's northern edge, with downtown Fort Lauderdale and the Brightline station close by.
How far is the beach?
The Fort Lauderdale beach is roughly ten to fifteen minutes east along Las Olas Boulevard.
What kinds of homes are in Colee Hammock?
A range from historic bungalows and cottages to large historic and modern waterfront estates, with wide variation in age, condition, and price.
What schools serve Colee Hammock?
The neighborhood is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Is Colee Hammock a good investment?
Scarce historic, walkable land off Las Olas with New River dockage supports durable demand. As with any in-town and waterfront market, the street, the water, condition, and character drive the outcome; 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. On a purchase where the lot, the water, and historic character swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the Colee Hammock area like?
It is a quiet, upscale, historic in-town neighborhood of oak-lined streets and estate homes, walkable to Las Olas and the New River, minutes from downtown and the beach.
You want a historic, walkable in-town address steps from Las OlasExcellent fit
You want New River dockage with a route to the Intracoastal and the oceanExcellent fit
You value old Florida character, oak canopy, and architectural varietyExcellent fit
You are comfortable with a non-gated neighborhood rather than a master-planned communityExcellent fit
You will weigh historic considerations and renovation needs on older homesExcellent fit
You want a gated community with uniform new stock and amenitiesProbably not
You want suburban space rather than an in-town, walkable lotProbably not
You are unwilling to weigh historic or renovation considerationsProbably not
You expect non-waterfront pricing to match the waterfront estatesProbably not
You want a private amenity club at the center of the communityProbably not

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