Floral Heights
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 2,343 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $725,000 · 19 homes for sale in 33317 · Broward County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Floral Heights 1St in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the most recent in August 2026. Across Fort Lauderdale as a whole, 521 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $500,000, 58 median days on market, with 2,450 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,920 ($9,090 with the full homestead exemption).
Floral Heights 1st is a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood where pricing is driven almost entirely by condition and proximity to water. With only one recorded closing in the current window, the market snapshot is too thin to establish a median or draw trend conclusions, but the pattern here has always been about individual home quality rather than community premium.
Buyers should expect wide variance and be prepared to evaluate each property on its own merits. Sellers face a small-sample environment where positioning and timing matter more than usual—comparable sales may come from months ago or streets away, so pricing discipline is critical.
Figures in this note are as of July 15, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Floral Heights right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
A Fort Lauderdale residential pocket with minimal recent transaction activity and no identified community amenities; value is set house by house.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 142 homes in Floral Heights that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1952 and 2014 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,410 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Floral Heights across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $650,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Floral Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who value Fort Lauderdale's central location and are comfortable evaluating individual properties on condition and lot appeal
- Renovation-ready buyers with the budget and patience to improve a home in a low-volume market
- Investors or owner-occupants seeking in-town Fort Lauderdale access without HOA fees or structured amenities
Probably not for
- Buyers who rely on frequent recent sales and tight comparable data for purchase confidence
- Those seeking community pools, clubhouses, or shared recreational infrastructure
- Anyone requiring predictable appreciation trends or high transaction velocity for near-term liquidity
The market around Floral Heights
Floral Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33317, 196 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,784 homes are active and 2,812 pending (16% under contract).
In ZIP 33317 (Fort Lauderdale), 176 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $534K ($412/sq ft), down 0.1% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 51 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33317 housing market and the Broward County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Floral Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Floral Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Floral Heights 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 Floral Heights.
What drives value in Floral Heights 1st
Floral Heights 1st sits in central Fort Lauderdale, a location that puts you within reach of downtown, the Intracoastal, and beach access without the waterfront tax. The tradeoff is straightforward: no shared amenities, no HOA infrastructure, and a market that rewards updated interiors and lot appeal over neighborhood cachet.
Transaction volume is sporadic. That means appraisers lean on older comps, buyers have fewer reference points, and sellers need patience. Homes here compete on their individual merits—renovated kitchens, roof age, lot size, landscaping—not on a collective community story.
The physical footprint is modest, bounded by established Fort Lauderdale streets. You're close to retail corridors and arterials, which is convenient but also means road noise and urban density are part of the equation. This is not a gated retreat; it's an in-town neighborhood where location value is latent, not packaged.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Floral Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-transaction neighborhoods demand broker judgment, not algorithm outputs. Momentum's approach in Floral Heights 1st means hand-pulling comparables across time and geography, advising on renovation ROI before you list, and managing buyer expectations when the last sale was months ago. We price to the property, not to a feed average, and we'll tell you when waiting or walking makes more sense than writing an offer.
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| Location | Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL · ZIP 33317 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 123 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1953–2014 (median 1977) |
| Typical living area | 2,529 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 74% |
Data as of November 6, 2026. 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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Floral Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/floral-heights-1st, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Floral Heights 1St, Fort Lauderdale
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.
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Recent Developments in Floral Heights 1st
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Floral Heights 1st, 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 site is about 1 mile southeast of Floral Heights 1st.
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 project is about 3 miles south of Floral Heights 1st, elsewhere in Broward County.
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 site is about 2 miles north of Floral Heights 1st.
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 4 miles south of Floral Heights 1st, 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 3 miles southeast of Floral Heights 1st, 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 3 miles southeast of Floral Heights 1st, 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33317)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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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