Forward Sub No 1
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Community in Fort Lauderdale · Broward County
Median sale $415K
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Live · Forward Sub No 1 Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$415K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 7.1% vs the prior 12 months
+7.1%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 4 sales in the two windows
$294/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $314 in 2025
90.3%
Sale vs ask
Broward median: 96.7%
Tempo
82days
Median DOM · closed
22 days at the 2024 low
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 3 years of records
1,262sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Forward Sub No 1 is a small Fort Lauderdale subdivision where the $415K median price lands you in the broader Broward market's middle tier—accessible, but not a bargain. At $294 per square foot, you're paying slightly below the county's beach-corridor premium, which suggests these homes trade more on location convenience than on condition or recent renovation. The 82-day median time on market is well above the county norm, signaling that this inventory sits longer and buyers here have negotiating room.

Year-over-year appreciation of 7.1% tracks just ahead of inflation, a modest gain that reflects steady demand without the froth of trophy zip codes. With only five closings in our window, liquidity is thin—when you're ready to sell, you may wait for your buyer. That slower churn also means less comp data for appraisers, so financing can occasionally present friction if a home's condition doesn't align cleanly with the median.

Forward Sub No 1 Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Forward Sub No 1 right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($415K) is up 7.1% from the prior 12 months ($387K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Low (5 and 4 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Forward Sub No 1 market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $415K ($294 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 82 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 (5 closings in the current window).

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.

Best for

  • First-time buyers with $415K budgets seeking Fort Lauderdale access and willing to inspect thoroughly for condition
  • Cash investors who can acquire below median, execute targeted rehab, and wait 80+ days for retail resale
  • Owner-occupants prioritizing location over amenities and planning a multi-year hold to ride steady 7% annual gains

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting turnkey resort living with pools, clubhouses, or managed landscaping—none of that infrastructure exists here
  • Flippers counting on 90-day turns and double-digit appreciation—the 82-day DOM and modest YoY gain don't support that model
  • Families requiring specific school assignments and unwilling to verify boundaries and quality independently before purchase

If we were buying in Forward Sub No 1 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Forward Sub No 1.

Best Buy
Buyers who want Fort Lauderdale access at a non-waterfront price and can evaluate individual home condition without leaning on community prestige.
Biggest Risk
Thin comps and variable condition mean appraisal friction is real; financing a fixer or an outlier-priced home can stall or kill your deal.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained single-family home near the median where condition aligns with price and financing clears cleanly.
Avoid If
You need a quick flip exit, want resort-style amenities, or expect your home to appreciate faster than the metro average.

What the numbers mean on the ground

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.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Forward Sub No 1. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

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.

Forward Sub No 1 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want Fort Lauderdale access at a non-waterfront price and can evaluate individual home condition without leaning on community prestige.
Biggest advantageThe 82-day market gives you time and negotiating room—no bidding wars, no waived inspections, no weekend-warrior offers.
Biggest riskThin comps and variable condition mean appraisal friction is real; financing a fixer or an outlier-priced home can stall or kill your deal.
Sweet spotA well-maintained single-family home near the median where condition aligns with price and financing clears cleanly.
Avoid ifYou need a quick flip exit, want resort-style amenities, or expect your home to appreciate faster than the metro average.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Forward Sub No 1 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Forward Sub No 1?
The median sale price in Forward Sub No 1 was $415K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (5 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Forward Sub No 1 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 82 days on market (5 sales, Beaches MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Forward Sub No 1?
The best agent for Forward Sub No 1 is one who actively works Fort Lauderdale and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Forward Sub No 1.
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First-time buyers with $415K budgets seeking Fort Lauderdale access and willing to inspect thoroughly for conditionExcellent fit
Cash investors who can acquire below median, execute targeted rehab, and wait 80+ days for retail resaleExcellent fit
Owner-occupants prioritizing location over amenities and planning a multi-year hold to ride steady 7% annual gainsExcellent fit
Buyers expecting turnkey resort living with pools, clubhouses, or managed landscaping—none of that infrastructure exists hereProbably not
Flippers counting on 90-day turns and double-digit appreciation—the 82-day DOM and modest YoY gain don't support that modelProbably not
Families requiring specific school assignments and unwilling to verify boundaries and quality independently before purchaseProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2023 (14 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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