Hillcrest East
Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Hillcrest East trades at a $191,250 median and $147 per square foot—accessible pricing for Hollywood, but the 132-day median time on market tells you this is not a hot pocket. Eight closings in the trailing window and a market-heat score of 25 point to a community where inventory moves slowly and buyers are selective about condition and presentation.
The 366% gain since 2012 reflects broader Broward appreciation, not Hillcrest East momentum; the 6.2% year-over-year change is modest. Sellers here need realistic pricing and patience. Buyers have negotiating room, especially on listings that linger, but should budget for deferred maintenance or updates—at this price point in Hollywood, condition drives everything.
Hillcrest East right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($191K) is up 6.2% from the prior 12 months ($180K) and up 366% since 2012. With about a dozen 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 (8 and 5 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 60% below the typical Broward County sale ($191K vs $472K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).
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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
Hillcrest East market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $191K ($147 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 133 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months and up 366% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).
A modest Hollywood neighborhood in Broward County where median days on market exceed four months and prices remain accessible for the area, though selection and sale pace are both constrained.
Who Hillcrest East is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers with modest down payments and the ability to manage light renovations who value affordability over rapid equity build
- Investors targeting long-term rental income in Hollywood who can carry through extended vacancy or sale cycles
- Buyers priced out of faster-moving Broward markets who are willing to trade liquidity and turnkey condition for lower entry cost
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a quick resale or expect to relocate within two to three years—this market does not turn fast
- Anyone seeking a move-in-ready home without renovation tolerance; condition issues are common at this price point
- Investors relying on swift appreciation or flip timelines; the market-heat score and extended days on market argue against short holds
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($191K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($180K) IS the +6.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 2 to 28 sales each (8 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. 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.
The Hillcrest East buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillcrest East 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 Hillcrest East.
What the numbers mean
Hillcrest East sits in that tricky middle ground: affordable enough to draw interest, slow enough to signal buyer hesitation. The $191,250 median is well below much of coastal Broward, but the 132-day median time on market—more than four months—means homes here do not move quickly. Eight closings in the measurement window is a thin sample; this is not a community with high turnover or steady transaction flow.
The market-heat score of 25 is cool by any standard. Listings sit, and that gives buyers leverage—but it also means you need to know why a particular home has not sold. Is it price, condition, or layout? At this price tier, cosmetic updates and deferred maintenance are common, and buyers willing to invest sweat equity or renovation capital will find more opportunity than those seeking turnkey.
The 6.2% year-over-year median increase is real but measured; do not expect rapid short-term gains. The 366% rise since 2012 reflects the long arc of South Florida recovery and appreciation, not Hillcrest East exceptionalism. If you are buying here, buy because the home works and the payment works—not because you are counting on swift resale upside.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillcrest East. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Hillcrest East buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +366% since 2012; Recent Direction +6.2% year-over-year; Pricing Power 84.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a slow-turning market like Hillcrest East, agent skill separates a smart deal from a long wait. Momentum brokers know how to price realistically for a 132-day median, how to identify which homes have been sitting for fixable reasons, and how to structure offers that account for condition without overpaying. We will walk every property with an eye for what deferred maintenance actually costs and whether the number pencils after repairs. If a listing is overpriced or a poor fit, we will tell you before you waste time. That candor matters when inventory is thin and days on market are long.
Hillcrest East in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (147 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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