Gillcrest Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

An established single-family Fort Lauderdale neighborhood in the Riverland and Chula Vista area, mid-1950s CBS homes, generally no HOA.

Established single-familyGenerally no HOACentral Fort Lauderdale

Live Market Pulse

42/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

Free · No obligation

Unlock Off-Market Gillcrest

Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS

$425K

Median Price

18mo

Supply

79days

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

$363/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Gillcrest is an established single-family neighborhood in the Riverland and Chula Vista area of Fort Lauderdale, south of Davie Boulevard, with mid-1950s concrete-block homes and a generally no-HOA character. It is the kind of settled, central pocket where value turns on condition and the lot rather than amenities or a gated structure, and it offers a more attainable entry than the city's waterfront sections. The read is condition-and-lot first: read the roof and systems on a roughly seventy-year-old CBS home, confirm there is no association or what any applies, verify the flood zone and school assignment by address, and comp within the pocket. The central location near downtown, the airport, and the beach is the durable draw; this profile reflects the neighborhood's general character, so confirm the specifics for a given home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Gillcrest market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($363 per sq ft), with homes averaging 79 days on market and 18.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 2 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Gillcrest is an established, mostly single-family neighborhood in central Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33312), in the Riverland and Chula Vista area south of Davie Boulevard.

Homes are generally concrete-block single-family houses from around the mid-1950s, on a mix of interior streets with some larger lots, offering a more attainable entry than Fort Lauderdale's waterfront sections.

Most homes are not part of a mandatory homeowners association, so standards follow City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County codes, and the value question is about the condition and lot of an older home rather than amenities.

The draw is a central Fort Lauderdale location near downtown, the courthouse, hospitals, the airport, and the beach. This guide reflects the neighborhood's general character; value turns on condition and the lot, so confirm any HOA status, the home's condition, the flood zone, and the school assignment for a specific home.

Quick Match

Who Gillcrest is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an established single-family home in a central Fort Lauderdale location
Buyers who want a generally no-HOA neighborhood at a more attainable price
Buyers comfortable reading the condition of a mid-1950s CBS home
Buyers who value proximity to downtown, the airport, and the beach

Probably not for

Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community with one HOA
Buyers who want waterfront or new construction
Buyers who want uniform stock and enforced design standards next door
Buyers unwilling to budget renovation on older homes

Market Pulse

How Gillcrest is performing right now

42/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

18Months of supplytight

100Median days on marketdays

0 : 3Under contract vs for salestrong demand

2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+17%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 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Gillcrest listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Fort Lauderdale. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now3 : 0active : pending

For sale3

Pending0

Sold 12mo2

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Gillcrest buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gillcrest

Live MLS inventory for Gillcrest. 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.

2869 Sw 13Th Court home for sale in Gillcrest

Active · 130 daysTop listing

$615,000

4 bd · 4 ba · 2,203 sqft · built 1958

2869 Sw 13Th Court, Fort Lauderdale, 33312

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by REDFIN CORPORATION

2860 Sw 13Th Court home for sale in Gillcrest

Active · 100 days

$570,000

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1954

2860 Sw 13Th Court, Fort Lauderdale, 33312

Renovated

Listed by Rivó Real Estate

Active · 6 days

$455,900

2 bd · 1 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1955

2807 Sw 14Th, Fort Lauderdale, 33312

Reno opportunityBest valuePool

Listed by LoKation

Active and pending Gillcrest listings as of 2026-06-15, priced high to low. 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.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Gillcrest on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Gillcrest. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown Fort Lauderdale~5 to 10 min · courthouse, dining, offices

I-95 (Davie Blvd or SR-84)~5 min · approximate, varies with traffic

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)~10 to 15 min · south via US-1 or I-95

Fort Lauderdale Beach (Atlantic Ocean)~15 to 20 min · east via Davie Blvd and the beach roads

Broward Health Medical Center~5 to 10 min · central Fort Lauderdale medical

Las Olas Boulevard~10 to 15 min · northeast toward downtown

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Gillcrest Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

River Oaks Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.2 mi

Waverly Place Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.4 mi

Chula Vista Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.4 mi

Marina Landings Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.5 mi

River Reach Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.7 mi

Lauderdale Isles Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.7 mi

Osborne Park Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.7 mi

Citrus Isles Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.8 mi RPRiverside Park Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FLFort Lauderdale, FL · 0.8 mi

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Gillcrest (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

Gillcrest 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Gillcrest address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Gillcrest, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Gillcrest

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Gillcrest, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for established single-family homes in a central Fort Lauderdale location at a more attainable price than the waterfront sections. The watch items are the condition of mid-1950s homes, the flood zone, and insurance and renovation costs.

Established single-family character, central location

BullishA settled single-family neighborhood near downtown, the airport, and the beach supports steady, value-oriented demand. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Established single-family character, central location

Mid-1950s housing stock, generally no HOA

NeutralOlder homes and no association mean condition and upkeep vary; the renovation level drives value. impact

SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Mid-1950s housing stock, generally no HOA

Central Fort Lauderdale access

BullishQuick access to I-95, the airport, downtown, and the beach supports the neighborhood's convenience and appeal. impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Central Fort Lauderdale access

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 Gillcrest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

Mid-1950s
Development
Gillcrest established as a Fort Lauderdale single-family neighborhood
Community profiles describe Gillcrest as an established single-family neighborhood in the Riverland and Chula Vista area south of Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, with concrete-block homes from around the mid-1950s, generally no mandatory homeowners association, and a central location near downtown, the courthouse, hospitals, the airport, and the beach. Why it matters: This reflects the neighborhood's general character; specific distinguishing facts vary by home, so confirm condition, any HOA status, the flood zone, and school zoning for a particular property. Source

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 Gillcrest buying strategy.

If we were buying in Gillcrest, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the home's condition closely. On mid-1950s CBS homes, confirm the roof, systems, plumbing, and any updates, and budget the modernization honestly.

Confirm any HOA status. Verify whether there are any dues or rules for the specific home, since most homes here carry none.

Pull the FEMA flood zone for the parcel. Confirm the flood zone and a bindable insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the exact assignment with Broward County Public Schools for a specific home.

Comp within the pocket. Price against the closest comparable on similar streets and lots, not a city-wide average.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated single-family home on a good or larger lot priced to comparable updated sales nearby.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting renovation on a mid-1950s home, or overpaying for a dated home at updated-home prices.

Best Lot

Larger or corner lots and updated homes hold value over smaller, dated interior ones.

Smart Timing

Demand is steady; condition and pricing to comparable homes matter more than timing here.

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

Gillcrest is an established, mostly single-family neighborhood in central Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33312), in the Riverland and Chula Vista area south of Davie Boulevard, and a more attainable alternative to the city's waterfront sections. Homes are generally concrete-block single-family houses from around the mid-1950s with varied updates, and most are not part of a mandatory homeowners association, so standards follow City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County codes. The location is central, near downtown, the courthouse, hospitals, the airport, and the beach. This guide reflects the neighborhood's general character; value turns on condition and the lot, so confirm any HOA status, the home's condition, the flood zone, and the school assignment by address for a specific home before relying on them.

Gillcrest Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Gillcrest.

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 Gillcrest today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: original homes

$360K to $360K

Older, original-condition CBS homes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update and the lot drive value more than the asking number.

Lowest entry

Core: updated single-family homes

$360K to $490K

Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the neighborhood. Condition and lot set where these land.

Most inventory

High: larger updated homes

$490K to $490K

Larger or fully reimagined homes on better lots, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and the lot drive the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

See Off-Market & Private Listings

What Your Money Buys

What ~$425K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$360K to $360K

Entry: original homes

Older, original-condition CBS homes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update and the lot drive value more than the asking number.

$360K to $490K

Core: updated single-family homes

Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the neighborhood. Condition and lot set where these land.

$490K to $490K

High: larger updated homes

Larger or fully reimagined homes on better lots, the top of the local range. Move-in condition and the lot drive the premium.

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 Gillcrest, 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 45% 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$511

Original$352

Median days on market

Renovated100

Original68

From current Gillcrest listings (renovated 1, 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 Gillcrest holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong

Central Fort Lauderdale 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 Gillcrest

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“

The central location is the draw. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the lot, and an honest read of a roughly seventy-year-old CBS home, not the neighborhood name.

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.

7.5B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.7/10

Renovation Risk6.0/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

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 Gillcrest 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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

Larger and corner lots hold value best
Updated homes beat dated, original ones
Condition is the biggest swing with no HOA
The central location is the durable draw
Comp within the pocket, not the city average

In Gillcrest the value drivers are condition and the lot, then the location. Updated single-family homes on larger or corner lots hold value better than dated interior homes, and because there is generally no HOA enforcing standards, the renovation level varies and matters. The durable draw is the central location near downtown, the airport, and the beach. Compare a home against the closest sale on similar streets and lots rather than a city-wide average, confirm the flood zone, and verify the specifics for the exact property.

The 15-Second Verdict

Gillcrest in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established single-family home in a central Fort Lauderdale location at a more attainable price.

Strong onSingle-family character, a central location near downtown, the airport, and the beach, and a generally no-HOA structure.

WatchMid-1950s home condition and renovation needs, the flood zone, and the variation in upkeep with no HOA.

Not forBuyers who want a gated amenity community, waterfront, or new construction.

The edgeAn updated single-family home in a central location at a more attainable price is a durable value when the condition and the flood zone check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Most homes carry no mandatory HOA
The draw is the central location and value
Mid-1950s CBS stock means condition varies; read each home
Confirm any HOA status, the flood zone, and school zoning
Verify specifics, neighborhood detail varies by property

Most homes in Gillcrest are not part of a mandatory homeowners association, so there are generally no HOA dues; standards follow City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County codes. Confirm whether any dues or rules apply to the specific home, and budget for the upkeep of a mid-1950s home and for flood insurance where it applies.

There is generally no HOA for the single-family homes, so no HOA-funded common areas; any specific pocket association would be separate. Recreation is public parks and city facilities.

There is no community club. Recreation comes from nearby public parks and the broader Fort Lauderdale amenity base rather than a private homeowner club.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Gillcrest buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBroward County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Gillcrest.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

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 Gillcrest

Price it to the condition and the lot, not a Fort Lauderdale average.

If you are selling in Gillcrest, the right list price comes from recent sales on comparable streets and lots, matched to your home's condition, because in an established no-HOA neighborhood those drive value more than the address.

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 Gillcrest, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Gillcrest, 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 Gillcrest home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Gillcrest 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.

See homes for sale in Gillcrest on the map →
Or get your Gillcrest home value & selling guide →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Gillcrest Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Gillcrest is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 18.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $570,000, and homes go under contract in about 100 days.

18.0

Months supply

$570,000

Median list

$425,000

Median sold

$363

Per sqft

100

Days on mkt

3/0/2

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33312 ZIP is $479,119, about 24.2% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 Gillcrest a gated community?

No. Gillcrest is an established, non-gated, mostly single-family neighborhood in central Fort Lauderdale, in the Riverland and Chula Vista area south of Davie Boulevard.

Does Gillcrest have an HOA?

Most single-family homes are not part of a mandatory homeowners association, so there are generally no HOA dues. Confirm whether any dues or rules apply to a specific home.

What kinds of homes are in Gillcrest?

Mostly established concrete-block single-family homes from around the mid-1950s with a range of updates. Because the stock is older, condition and lot drive value more than the floor plan.

Are the homes in a flood zone?

Flood zone is parcel-specific in central Fort Lauderdale. Pull the FEMA flood zone and a bindable insurance quote for the exact address during diligence.

What schools serve Gillcrest?

The neighborhood is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.

How central is the location?

It is central in Fort Lauderdale, minutes to I-95, downtown, the courthouse, and Broward Health, with the airport and the beach a short drive.

Is there a CDD fee?

There is generally no HOA here, and you should confirm whether any special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course.

Should I worry about home condition?

Read it closely. Because the stock is from around the mid-1950s and there is generally no association enforcing standards, confirm the roof, systems, and updates and budget renovation honestly.

How far is the beach?

Fort Lauderdale Beach is roughly fifteen to twenty minutes east via Davie Boulevard and the beach roads.

Is Gillcrest a good investment?

An established single-family neighborhood in a central location supports steady demand at a more attainable price. As with any older no-HOA stock, condition, the lot, and the flood zone drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.

Should I use the listing agent to buy here?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because condition and the lot drive value in a no-HOA neighborhood, having your own representation to read the home and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.

What is the Gillcrest area like?

It is a settled, central, mostly single-family Fort Lauderdale neighborhood in the Riverland and Chula Vista area, near downtown and the airport, at a more attainable price than the city's waterfront sections.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Gillcrest?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an established single-family home in a central Fort Lauderdale locationExcellent fit

You want a generally no-HOA neighborhood at a more attainable priceExcellent fit

You are comfortable reading the condition of a mid-1950s CBS homeExcellent fit

You value proximity to downtown, the airport, and the beachExcellent fit

You will comp within the pocket and confirm specifics per homeExcellent fit

You want a gated, amenity-rich community with one HOAProbably not

You want waterfront or new constructionProbably not

You want uniform stock and enforced design standards next doorProbably not

You are unwilling to budget renovation on older homesProbably not

You want a private amenity club at the center of the neighborhoodProbably not

Get the inside read on Gillcrest

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Gillcrest 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.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Gillcrest specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

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.

Gillcrest Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Gillcrest is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Gillcrest is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Gillcrest

Gillcrest on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Gillcrest

Established single-family character, central location

Mid-1950s housing stock, generally no HOA

Central Fort Lauderdale access

Gillcrest established as a Fort Lauderdale single-family neighborhood

The Gillcrest buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Gillcrest.

What ~$425K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Gillcrest holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Gillcrest

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Gillcrest is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Gillcrest in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Gillcrest buy.

Price it to the condition and the lot, not a Fort Lauderdale average.

In Gillcrest, condition and view decide your number

What is your Gillcrest home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Gillcrest Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Gillcrest?

Get the inside read on Gillcrest

You are all set.

Need to sell fast in Broward County?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

More Fort Lauderdale & Fort Lauderdale & Broward County guides