Single-family pocket · Imperial Point, Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, ZIP 33308
A quiet single-family pocket of mid-century homes near the beach in northeast Fort Lauderdale.
Single-family pocketMid-century ranch homesLess than 2 miles to the beach
Live Market Pulse
41/100 Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is a small, close-to-the-beach single-family pocket where the lot, the condition, and the location drive value; older homes vary widely in updates.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$777K
Median Price
9mo
Supply
158days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$434/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon's Current Read
"Coral Highlands is a quiet single-family pocket of about 228 mid-century homes in the Imperial Point area of northeast Fort Lauderdale, less than two miles from the beach. The read is the lot and the condition on an older housing stock, with the close-to-the-beach location the durable draw. Your leverage is reading the condition and pricing against true neighborhood comps."
Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026
The 60-Second Overview
Coral Highlands market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $777K ($434 per sq ft), with homes averaging 158 days on market and 9.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 4 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.
Coral Highlands is a quiet single-family neighborhood of about 228 homes within the Imperial Point area of northeast Fort Lauderdale, Broward County (33308), with a high share of mid-century ranch-style houses on tree-lined streets.
There are no confirmed on-site community amenities; the draw is the location less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach, near US-1 and the Imperial Point area's services. Confirm any association or deed restriction for a specific home.
The buy here is the lot, the condition, and the location. Read an older home's systems honestly and price against true neighborhood comps.
Quick Match
Who Coral Highlands is best for.
Best for
Buyers who want a quiet single-family pocket near the beach
Buyers who value a mid-century home on a tree-lined street
Buyers comfortable updating an older home
Buyers who want a northeast Fort Lauderdale location
Probably not for
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warranty
Buyers who want a townhome or condo with amenities
Buyers who want a waterfront or golf community
Market Pulse
How Coral Highlands is performing right now
41/100 momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
9Months of supplytight
135Median days on marketdays
1 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand
4Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-1%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 Coral Highlands 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 Coral Highlands buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Coral Highlands
Live MLS inventory for Coral Highlands. 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.
No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.
Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Coral Highlands (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
Coral Highlands 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.
What is actually shaping value in Coral Highlands: a scarce, close-to-the-beach single-family pocket in a strong northeast Fort Lauderdale market. Each item is structural and noted below.
Recent Developments in Coral Highlands
Development Intelligence
Our read on what is being built around Coral Highlands, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.
Net OutlookBullishClose-to-the-beach single-family pockets stay in demand. The near-term read is condition on a mid-century housing stock.
Close-to-the-beach single-family pocket
Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community
A quiet single-family pocket less than two miles from the beach is a scarce, durable draw.
Mid-century housing stock varies
Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community
Mid-century homes vary widely in updates, so condition drives value.
Imperial Point-area location
Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community
Proximity to the Imperial Point area's services and US-1 is a practical draw.
Strong northeast Fort Lauderdale market
Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area
A strong northeast Fort Lauderdale market is a constructive backdrop for the pocket.
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 Coral Highlands, 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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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.
The Strategy
The Coral Highlands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Coral Highlands, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.
1
Read the condition honestly on a mid-century home: roof, systems, and any updates drive the number.
2
Confirm any association or deed restriction and the true carrying cost for the specific home.
3
Price the close-to-the-beach location against true neighborhood comps.
4
Verify school zoning by address with the Broward County Public Schools locator.
5
Check insurability, roof age and wind mitigation, on an older home.
The Quick Decision
Best Buy
An updated mid-century home on a quiet street near the beach
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting updates on an older home
Best Lot
A larger or quieter lot on a tree-lined street
Smart Timing
Confirm condition and insurability before offering
Deep-Dive Intelligence
The full read, only if you want it.
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
Coral Highlands is a quiet single-family neighborhood of about 228 homes within the Imperial Point area of northeast Fort Lauderdale (33308), with a high share of mid-century ranch-style houses on tree-lined streets, located less than two miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach. There are no confirmed on-site community amenities, so confirm any association or deed restriction for a specific home.
Coral Highlands Homes For Sale
What your money buys in Coral Highlands.
The takeaway
Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.
Here are the broad resale bands in Coral Highlands today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.
The Project Home
$720K to $755K
Largely original mid-century ranch homes, the renovation route into a close-to-the-beach pocket.
Lowest entry
The Updated Home
$755K to $856K
Refreshed ranch homes with newer systems, the core of the resale market here.
Most inventory
The Turnkey Home
$856K to $856K
Fully renovated homes on the best lots, the homes that move fastest.
Strongest resale
Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.
Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.
$720K to $755K
The Project Home
Largely original mid-century ranch homes, the renovation route into a close-to-the-beach pocket.
$755K to $856K
The Updated Home
Refreshed ranch homes with newer systems, the core of the resale market here.
$856K to $856K
The Turnkey Home
Fully renovated homes on the best lots, the homes that move fastest.
Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.
Operator Intelligence
Renovation & Resale Intelligence
The factors that actually move value in Coral Highlands, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.
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
Proprietary Data
The renovation premium.
Updated homes ask about 14% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$451
Original$396
Median days on market
Renovated208
Original52
From current Coral Highlands listings (renovated 2, original 2); 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.
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.
Lot Value
The lot premium.
On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.
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.
Resale Strength Scorecard
How well Coral Highlands holds value.
Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.
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.
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 Coral Highlands
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.
1
Calling the listing agent
The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.
2
Misjudging the renovation math
A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.
3
Overpaying for an interior lot
A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.
4
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.
5
Skipping the systems check
An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.
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The close-to-the-beach location is in every listing. The deal turns on the lot, the condition, and honest comps.
Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10
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.
Momentum Housing Intelligence
Why our read on Coral Highlands 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.
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
Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
Interior lots are where buyers overpay
The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
Premium homesites resell faster
~3% asking premium for premium lots today
In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance
The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.
The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.
Strongest resale
Golf & lakefront lots
Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.
Strong resale
Preserve lots
Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.
Moderate resale
Cul-de-sac & larger lots
Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.
Value tier
Standard interior lots
The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.
Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Coral Highlands homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.
The 15-Second Verdict
Coral Highlands in 15 seconds.
Best forBuyers who want a quiet single-family pocket near the beach in northeast Fort Lauderdale.
Biggest advantageA close-to-the-beach location on quiet, tree-lined streets.
Biggest riskCondition and insurability on a mid-century housing stock.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-century home on a quiet street near the beach.
Avoid ifYou want a gated, amenity-rich, or new-construction community.
HOA, CDD & Fees
15-Second Take
Quiet single-family pocket
Mid-century ranch homes
Less than 2 miles from the beach
Confirm any association per home
Read roof age and insurability
This appears to be a non-HOA single-family pocket; confirm whether any association or deed restriction applies to the specific home with the listing.
There are no confirmed on-site community amenities; maintenance and insurance are the owner's responsibility, so confirm any association per home.
Run Your Numbers
Tools for a Coral Highlands buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
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.
Selling in Coral Highlands
Price it to the location and condition, not the Zestimate.
If you are selling in Coral Highlands, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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 Coral Highlands, condition and view decide your number
Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Imperial Point Colonnades, 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 Coral Highlands home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Coral Highlands matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale prices in Coral Highlands 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.
Coral Highlands Market Scorecard
Strong seller's market
Coral Highlands 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).
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 Coral Highlands a gated community?
No. Coral Highlands is not a gated community, based on third-party descriptions; confirm with the listing.
What type of homes are in Coral Highlands?
Coral Highlands is characterized by a quiet single-family pocket of about 228 homes, many mid-century ranch style, within the Imperial Point area of northeast Fort Lauderdale. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
Who built Coral Highlands?
Coral Highlands is associated with mid-century builders, built the mid-century era, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
Does Coral Highlands have an HOA?
Confirm the homeowners association status and current dues for a specific Coral Highlands home with the listing, as published figures move.
Does Coral Highlands have a CDD fee?
No CDD has been confirmed here; confirm the CDD status per parcel with the listing.
What amenities does Coral Highlands offer?
There are no confirmed on-site community amenities; the draw is the Imperial Point-area location less than two miles from the beach. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
What schools serve Coral Highlands?
Coral Highlands is in Broward County Public Schools; confirm the exact zoning for a specific home with the district's boundary locator. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific Coral Highlands home with the district.
Where is Coral Highlands located?
Coral Highlands is in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida (33308). It sits in the Imperial Point area of northeast Fort Lauderdale, near the beach and US-1.
Is Coral Highlands a good place to buy?
Coral Highlands offers a quiet single-family pocket of mid-century homes in the Imperial Point area, less than two miles from the beach. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How is the market in Coral Highlands?
Inventory here is limited, so a single sale can move the averages. Read current pricing as context and lean on the comparable-sales analysis for a specific home.
What is there to do near Coral Highlands?
Coral Highlands puts everyday shopping, dining, and major roads within a short drive; see the commute section for approximate drive times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Coral Highlands?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on a purchase here.
How do I sell a home in Coral Highlands?
The right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's size, condition, and location, not an automated estimate. We build the case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
Are there new listings in Coral Highlands before they hit the portals?
We track Coral Highlands inventory from the live feed and can flag homes as they come available. Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send matches.
The Verdict
Should you buy in Coral Highlands?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Buyers who want a quiet single-family pocket near the beachExcellent fit
Buyers who value a mid-century home on a tree-lined streetExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable updating an older homeExcellent fit
Buyers who want a northeast Fort Lauderdale locationExcellent fit
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a builder warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a townhome or condo with amenitiesProbably not
Buyers who want a waterfront or golf communityProbably not
Get the inside read on Coral Highlands
Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Coral Highlands 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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Median sale price in Coral Highlands, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Source: Listing photos provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.