Forward
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Forward market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $415K ($309 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 78 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 33313 (Fort Lauderdale), 300 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $475K ($295/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 72 active and 34 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33313 housing market and the Broward County market.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 127 homes in Forward that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1960 and 1996 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,431 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.

Forward Sub No 1 is a low-profile Fort Lauderdale subdivision where homes trade in the low-to-mid $400s and take their time finding buyers—82 days on market means patience is part of the transaction, and thin inventory means each home's condition drives its own outcome.

The $415K median price and $294 per-square-foot figure place Forward Sub No 1 squarely in Fort Lauderdale's non-waterfront, non-luxury segment. You're buying into Broward County access—highways, employment corridors, the airport—without paying the premium attached to beach blocks or gated resort-style communities. Homes here vary widely in age, layout, and upkeep, so the median is exactly that: a middle point in a range shaped more by individual property condition than by community-wide standards or HOA enforcement.

The 82-day sell time is the headline for both buyers and sellers. Inventory moves deliberately, which gives buyers time to inspect, negotiate repairs, and avoid bidding wars. For sellers, it means your home needs to be correctly priced and presented from day one; the market will not rescue an aspirational list price. The 7.1% year-over-year gain is real but modest—enough to preserve equity in a hold, not enough to flip on speculation.

With only five closings in our snapshot window, comp data is sparse. Appraisers and lenders lean heavily on those few sales, so an outlier—whether high or low—can sway your valuation. If you're financing, expect your lender to scrutinize condition closely. Cash buyers have more latitude to acquire properties that need work, but resale will face the same appraisal constraints unless you bring everything to retail standard.

Forward Sub No 1 rewards the buyer or seller who understands condition-driven pricing and knows how to navigate thin comp sets. Momentum's agents pull actual closed data across Broward, not algorithm guesses, so we price your listing to move in the 82-day window—or help you bid correctly when only a handful of recent sales exist. We also coordinate pre-listing inspection and targeted repair strategy for sellers, and for buyers we run the title, lien, and permit history before you write the offer. In a market this small, one misstep costs months; we keep the transaction clean and on schedule.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.