Dillard Park
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Dillard Park sits in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's urban core, where pricing runs the gamut from classic mid-century modest block homes to thoughtfully updated properties. What you pay here is almost entirely driven by interior condition and recent renovation work—cosmetic updates, new kitchens, central air, and hurricane impact glass separate the bracket. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown Fort Lauderdale and major employment centers means buyers willing to invest sweat equity can enter at a meaningfully lower basis than comparable westside submarkets.
The market posture in July reflects Broward's broader summer rhythm: inventory ticks up slightly, and days-on-market stretch just enough to let buyers walk properties carefully. For sellers, this is not panic—it's calibration. Homes priced to their actual condition move; those banking on location alone to carry deferred maintenance sit. If you're buying here, understand you're purchasing centrality and proximity, not turnkey polish, unless you're willing to pay the premium for someone else's renovation dollars.
The 60-Second Overview
Dillard Park is a centrally located Fort Lauderdale neighborhood where condition and renovation level define value more sharply than in most Broward markets, offering a range of entry points for buyers who can separate location from finish.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Dillard Park is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing Fort Lauderdale centrality over finishes, comfortable evaluating renovation scope and budgeting for improvement work
- Investors or owner-occupants with contractor access who can acquire below replacement cost and capture equity through targeted upgrades
- Professionals working downtown or in nearby employment centers who value short commutes and urban access over suburban amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking turnkey homes with no deferred maintenance or expecting move-in-ready condition without a renovation premium
- Anyone requiring resort-style community amenities, HOA services, or formal neighborhood features and common areas
- Buyers unfamiliar with older Florida construction who lack the ability to budget accurately for AC replacement, impact windows, roof work, and electrical updates
The market around Dillard Park
Dillard Park is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
Across Broward County, 1,045 homes are active and 270 pending (20% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Dillard Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Dillard Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Dillard Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Construction Starts on 376-Unit 'The Cove' at 1055 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale
Affiliated Development has started construction on The Cove, an eight-story, 376-unit apartment building at 1055 North Federal Highway on the former Link hotel site. About 206 of the units are designated workforce housing under the Live Local Act, backed by a 74 million dollar construction loan from Pacific Life. Move-in is anticipated in spring 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large workforce-oriented rental supply along the North Federal Highway corridor and redevelops a former hotel parcel into housing. The project is about 4 miles northeast of Dillard Park, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
$54 Million Pre-Construction Loan Secured for ODA-Designed Skyscrapers in Fort Lauderdale
Dependable Equities secured a 54 million dollar pre-construction loan from CDK Capital for two ODA-designed towers south of the New River near Las Olas Boulevard, at 101 Southeast 7th Street and 633 Southeast 3rd Avenue. The towers would rise about 557 and 563 feet with roughly 1,460 condominium and multifamily residences and about 14,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2028.
What it may mean for the marketPositions two high-rise residential towers and ground-floor commercial space for the downtown Fort Lauderdale market south of the New River. The site is about 3 miles east of Dillard Park.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Feldman Equities, Greystar Fort Lauderdale Apartments OK'd
Fort Lauderdale approved a rezoning allowing Feldman Equities and Greystar to build 310 apartments at the Pinnacle Corporate Park at 500 Northwest 62nd Street in the Cypress Creek area. The plan includes four five-story residential buildings, 2,800 square feet of commercial space and a five-story parking garage, with 46 units restricted to households earning up to 120 percent of area median income for 30 years. Existing office buildings on the site will remain.
What it may mean for the marketBrings residential density and workforce-priced units to a heavily commercialized Cypress Creek office area under the new Uptown Urban District designation. The project is about 5 miles north of Dillard Park, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Tavistock Development to Expand Pier Sixty-Six
Tavistock Development is advancing an eight-acre second phase of Pier Sixty-Six along Southeast 17th Street, with four mixed-use buildings each rising about 270 feet and 339 residential units. Plans include roughly 185,600 square feet of commercial space with retail, restaurant, grocery and office uses, a waterfront promenade and expanded marina facilities. The project is expected to enter the city development review process in the coming months.
What it may mean for the marketExpands a waterfront mixed-use district with new housing, retail and marina infrastructure along the 17th Street corridor. The project is about 5 miles east of Dillard Park, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Integra Wins Approval for Fort Lauderdale Beach Development Again
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved an amended development permit for Integra Solutions' Sereno project at 2901 East 9th Court, raising the condominium count from 76 to 88 and adding 113 hotel rooms in a 14-story structure. It is the third iteration of the plan since initial approval four years earlier. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval in March.
What it may mean for the marketAdds condominium and hotel supply to the Fort Lauderdale beach area through a revised and expanded approved plan. The project is about 5 miles east of Dillard Park, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Fort Lauderdale Advances Opus at 701 Condominium Development
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted unanimously to approve Opus at 701, a 13-story, 54-unit waterfront condominium at 632 and 701 Bayshore Drive. The site plan replaces the former Manhattan Tower hotel and a 56-year-old apartment building on a 0.78-acre parcel. The project includes 114 parking spaces and amenities such as a fitness center, spa and waterfront pool.
What it may mean for the marketRedevelops an older hotel and apartment parcel into a new waterfront condominium supply in the Fort Lauderdale beach area. The project is about 5 miles east of Dillard Park, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal
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 Dillard Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Dillard Park 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 Dillard Park.
Urban core proximity meets renovation spread
Dillard Park's defining characteristic is its position within Fort Lauderdale's urban grid—close to downtown job centers, major arterials, and the city's evolving mixed-use districts. The housing stock skews mid-century, mostly single-family concrete block construction on modest lots. You'll find everything from original-condition teardown candidates to meticulously renovated properties with modern systems, impact windows, and open floor plans. The spread in asking prices reflects this renovation spectrum directly.
Buyers here need to budget for improvement or pay the premium for completed work. Original kitchens, old AC systems, and single-pane jalousie windows are common in lower-tier listings. Updated homes command meaningfully more, and the difference is transparent on walk-throughs. The neighborhood lacks formal amenities—no clubhouse, no pool, no HOA—so your purchase decision hinges entirely on the home itself and its proximity to what you need in Fort Lauderdale proper.
For sellers, the July market rewards honest pricing. Homes that reflect their true condition in the list price attract serious buyers quickly. Overpricing based on location alone, without accounting for deferred maintenance or dated interiors, results in extended market time and eventual reductions. If you've done the work—impact glass, updated electric, new roof, modern kitchen—document it and price confidently. If you haven't, price to the comparable unrenovated sales and let a motivated buyer see the potential.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Dillard Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Dillard Park rewards agents who can honestly assess condition, estimate renovation costs, and counsel clients on whether a property's basis makes sense for their goals. Our team walks every listing with you, identifies deferred maintenance before you write an offer, and connects you with reliable contractors for pre-purchase estimates when needed. We know which blocks have seen recent turnover and which homes have been updated versus those priced on location hope alone. Whether you're a buyer budgeting for improvements or a seller positioning a home truthfully, we'll tell you what the market will actually bear—and when to walk away.
Dillard Park in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (23 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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