Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale

Harbor Beach

Gated luxury waterfront enclave · Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, ZIP 33316

A gated luxury waterfront enclave of custom estates between the ocean and the Intracoastal.

Deep-water dockageGated and guardedPrivate beach club
Live Market Pulse
39/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
This is a thin, ultra-high-end waterfront market where the dockage, the water frontage, and the lot set value far more than the house; a single sale can move the averages.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$2.51M
Median Price
19.5mo
Supply
206days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$874/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Harbor Beach is the top of the Fort Lauderdale waterfront market: a gated, guarded enclave of custom estates on deep, wide canals with ocean access and a private resident beach club. This is a thin, ultra-high-end market where the dockage, the water frontage, and the lot drive value, and where individual sales run into the multimillions and swing the averages. Your leverage is reading the water, the dock, and the seawall as carefully as the house."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Harbor Beach market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.5M ($874 per sq ft), with homes averaging 206 days on market and 19.5 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 8 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Harbor Beach is a gated, guarded luxury waterfront enclave in southeastern Fort Lauderdale, Broward County (33316), sited between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is known for large custom estates on deep, wide canals with private dockage and direct ocean access, plus a private resident-only beach club.

Homes here are custom and individually built, so condition, the water frontage, and the dockage vary widely and set value far more than square footage. Several 2025 sales ran well into the multimillions, and the market is thin enough that a single transaction can move the averages.

The buy here is the water and the lot. Read the dockage, the seawall, the bridge clearances, and the ocean access as carefully as the home, and price against true waterfront comps.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a deep-water estate with ocean access and dockage
  • Buyers who value a gated, guarded waterfront enclave
  • Buyers who want a private resident beach club
  • Buyers reading water frontage and dockage value, not just the house

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking an attainable price point
  • Buyers who do not need waterfront or a boat
  • Buyers who want new construction with a warranty
  • Buyers who want a low-maintenance or condo lifestyle

How Harbor Beach is performing right now

39/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
19.5Months of supplytight
66Median days on marketdays
0 : 13Under contract vs for salestrong demand
8Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+37%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 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Harbor Beach listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Harbor Beach

Live MLS inventory for Harbor Beach. 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.

Active and pending Harbor Beach listings as of 2026-06-13, 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.

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.

The takeaway

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

Fort Lauderdale Beach~5 min · adjacent
Las Olas Boulevard~10 min · downtown dining and shopping
Port Everglades~5 min · nearby
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport~10 min · nearby

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

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

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

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Harbor Beach (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

Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Harbor Beach: a strong ultra-luxury Fort Lauderdale waterfront market and the scarcity of deep-water estates with ocean access. Each item is sourced and dated.

Recent Developments in Harbor Beach

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

Net OutlookBullishThe ultra-luxury Fort Lauderdale waterfront market has been strong, with multiple multimillion-dollar sales. The near-term read is simply how few deep-water estates come available.

Multiple multimillion-dollar 2025 sales

2025
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Several 2025 sales well into the multimillions confirm strong demand at the top of the market.

Record-setting Fort Lauderdale beachfront demand

2023-10
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Record ultra-luxury sales nearby underline the demand pool shopping enclaves like Harbor Beach.

Scarce deep-water estates with ocean access

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A limited supply of deep-water, ocean-access estates supports durable value.

Private beach club and gated security

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A private resident beach club and guarded access are durable draws at this level.

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

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  1. October 2023
    Market

    Fort Lauderdale beachfront sale sets a record

    A Fort Lauderdale beachfront mansion sold for a reported $40 million, a Broward record, with coverage noting the buyer had shopped the Harbor Beach area. Why it matters: Record ultra-luxury demand nearby underlines the buyer pool for deep-water enclaves like Harbor Beach. 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.

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

1

Read the water first. Dockage, canal width and depth, seawall, and bridge clearances set value.

2

Confirm the ocean access and any restrictions for the specific home and vessel.

3

Inspect the seawall and the dock as carefully as the house on a waterfront estate.

4

Confirm the property owners' association and beach-club details and any fees.

5

Match the home to true waterfront comps by dockage and frontage, not list prices.

Best Buy
A well-built estate with deep, unobstructed ocean access
Biggest Risk
Paying a house premium and underreading the water and seawall
Best Lot
Wide, deep dockage with quick ocean access over a tight canal
Smart Timing
Confirm seawall condition and any club or association costs
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

Harbor Beach is a gated, guarded luxury waterfront enclave in southeastern Fort Lauderdale (33316), between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, known for custom estates on deep, wide canals with private dockage and direct ocean access. A property owners' association operates a private resident-only beach club. Homes are custom and individually built, so the dockage, water frontage, and seawall drive value, and several 2025 sales ran well into the multimillions.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Renovation Estate
$1.64M to $1.80M

Older custom estates on strong water frontage, the route to rebuild or reimagine on a premium dock.

Lowest entry
The Core Waterfront Estate
$1.80M to $7.13M

Well-kept estates with solid dockage and ocean access, the heart of the market here.

Most inventory
The Trophy Estate
$7.13M to $9.29M

The largest new or reimagined estates on the best dockage, the homes that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

$1.64M to $1.80M
The Renovation Estate
Older custom estates on strong water frontage, the route to rebuild or reimagine on a premium dock.
$1.80M to $7.13M
The Core Waterfront Estate
Well-kept estates with solid dockage and ocean access, the heart of the market here.
$7.13M to $9.29M
The Trophy Estate
The largest new or reimagined estates on the best dockage, the homes that hold value best.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West 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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Harbor Beach

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.

The gate and the address are in every listing. The deal turns on the dockage, the water frontage, and the seawall.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.8A · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.8/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency9.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility9.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

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.

Why our read on Harbor Beach 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Harbor Beach

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Harbor Beach

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Harbor Beach

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Harbor Beach

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Harbor Beach homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Harbor Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a deep-water estate with ocean access in a gated enclave.
Biggest advantageDeep-water dockage and a private beach club minutes from the ocean and Las Olas.
Biggest riskReading the house, not the water, in a thin, ultra-high-end market.
Sweet spotA well-built estate with deep, unobstructed ocean access.
Avoid ifYou want an attainable, non-waterfront, or low-maintenance home.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Gated, guarded luxury waterfront enclave
  • Deep-water dockage with ocean access
  • Private resident-only beach club
  • Thin, ultra-high-end market
  • Read the seawall and dockage carefully

A property owners' association operates the private beach club; confirm the current association and club costs and any restrictions for a specific home with the listing.

Reported to support the private resident beach club and community matters; confirm the schedule and what it covers per home.

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.

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 Harbor Beach, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Washington Park, 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 Harbor Beach home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Harbor Beach 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 the full Harbor Beach home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Harbor Beach year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Harbor Beach Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Harbor Beach is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

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 Harbor Beach a gated community?
Yes. Harbor Beach is a gated community; confirm the current access arrangement with the listing.
What type of homes are in Harbor Beach?
Harbor Beach is characterized by custom single-family waterfront estates on deep, wide canals with ocean access, in a gated and guarded enclave with a private resident beach club. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
Who built Harbor Beach?
Harbor Beach is associated with custom and individual builds over time, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
Does Harbor Beach have an HOA?
Confirm the homeowners association status and current dues for a specific Harbor Beach home with the listing, as published figures move.
Does Harbor Beach have a CDD fee?
No CDD has been confirmed here; confirm the CDD status per parcel with the listing.
What amenities does Harbor Beach offer?
The enclave features private deep-water canals with ocean access and private docks, plus a private resident-only Harbor Beach club. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
What schools serve Harbor Beach?
Harbor Beach is in Broward County Public Schools; confirm the exact zoning for a specific home with the district's boundary locator. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific Harbor Beach home with the district.
Where is Harbor Beach located?
Harbor Beach is in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida (33316). It sits in southeastern Fort Lauderdale between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in the 33316 ZIP.
Is Harbor Beach a good place to buy?
Harbor Beach offers a gated, guarded luxury waterfront enclave of custom estates with deep-water dockage and a private beach club. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How is the market in Harbor Beach?
Inventory here is limited, so a single sale can move the averages. Read current pricing as context and lean on the comparable-sales analysis for a specific home.
What is there to do near Harbor Beach?
Harbor Beach puts everyday shopping, dining, and major roads within a short drive; see the commute section for approximate drive times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Harbor Beach?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on a purchase here.
How do I sell a home in Harbor Beach?
The right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's size, condition, and location, not an automated estimate. We build the case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
Are there new listings in Harbor Beach before they hit the portals?
We track Harbor Beach inventory from the live feed and can flag homes as they come available. Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send matches.
Buyers who want a deep-water estate with ocean access and dockageExcellent fit
Buyers who value a gated, guarded waterfront enclaveExcellent fit
Buyers who want a private resident beach clubExcellent fit
Buyers reading water frontage and dockage value, not just the houseExcellent fit
Buyers seeking an attainable price pointProbably not
Buyers who do not need waterfront or a boatProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want a low-maintenance or condo lifestyleProbably not

Get the inside read on Harbor Beach

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

We respond personally, usually the same day.

You are all set.

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

Harbor Beach median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Harbor Beach, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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