Idlewyld in Fort Lauderdale

Idlewyld
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

All 2,126 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $680,000 · 344 homes for sale in 33301 · Broward County homes for sale

Community in Fort Lauderdale · Broward County · ZIP 33301
42 homesBuilt 1930–2024Median sale $2.15M
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As of September 2026, Idlewyld 1-19 B in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $2,150,000, $716 per square foot, a median 109 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1940–1996. At the median price and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $42,660 ($41,830 with the full homestead exemption).

Idlewyld 1-19 B key facts
LocationFort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL · ZIP 33301
Homes in the community42 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1930–2024 (median 1953.0)
Typical living area3,289 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersBoating, Security Patrol
Sale prices, last 12 months$2,150,000 median across 3 closed sales · $716 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)109 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $11,100,000 · 8.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share69%

Data as of September 20, 2026. 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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Idlewyld 1-19 B key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/idlewyld-1-19-b, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Idlewyld Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$2.15M
Median sold · 12 mo
$716/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $744 in 2022
86.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
109days
Median DOM · closed
26 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Broward: 18% (3,189 of 17,489)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
69%
Owner-occupied · Idlewyld
29 of 42 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
31%
Non-owner-occupied · Idlewyld
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
42
Homes in the community
42 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
3
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $3.28M · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1930
Community established
homes built 1930-2024, median 1953 (FL DOR 2025)
2,698sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
7.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 42 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Idlewyld 1-19 B sits in Fort Lauderdale's Broward County, where the $2.15M median reflects a rare supply of waterfront or estate-scale homes in a market that skews toward older construction. Three closings over the past quarter and a 109-day median time-on-market signal patient buyers and sellers who understand the nuances of larger-format property—condition, water access, and lot dimensions matter more here than in tract neighborhoods.

At $716 per square foot, the pricing is condition-driven; well-maintained or remodeled homes command the median or higher, while dated interiors or deferred maintenance push prices down sharply. The three-month sample is thin, so outliers can distort the snapshot, but the fundamentals remain: this is a niche segment where buyers expect acreage, privacy, or boat access, and sellers should anticipate a sales cycle measured in months, not weeks.

Idlewyld Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Idlewyld right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated September 23, 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

Idlewyld market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.15M ($716 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 109 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.

In ZIP 33301 (Fort Lauderdale), 427 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $845K ($530/sq ft), up 2.4% year over year, with a median 84 days on market. Right now 219 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 8.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33301 housing market and the Broward County market.

County records show 3 qualified sales in Idlewyld across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $3.27M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Idlewyld is a community of 42 homes in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, built between 1930 and 2024 (median 1953.0), with a median living area of about 3,289 square feet. 69% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Idlewyld 1-19 B is a low-volume enclave in Fort Lauderdale where the median sale—$2.15M—reflects larger lots and waterfront potential; the 109-day marketing window underscores the niche buyer pool and the importance of condition and location within the subdivision.

Best for

  • Buyers with budgets in the low-to-mid seven figures who prioritize lot size and water access over resort-style amenities or new construction
  • Investors or owner-occupants comfortable with renovation timelines who see value in acquiring land and bones at the median, then improving to taste
  • Downsizers from larger waterfront markets who want Fort Lauderdale's boating infrastructure and can accept older-vintage homes in exchange for location and price per square foot

Probably not for

  • Buyers on tight closing timelines or those who need a liquid, fast-moving market; the 109-day median and thin inventory make quick exits difficult
  • First-time luxury buyers expecting turnkey estates with deeded amenities, gated security, and no deferred maintenance at the median price point
  • Purchasers who require walkable retail or dining, or who depend on strong rental comps; this is an ownership enclave, not a vacation-rental zone

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (3 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.

Every sale since 2007 · price vs size
$0$2M$4M$6M2k4k6k
51 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 33301 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-21).

Idlewyld Market Scorecard

Buyer-leaning

Idlewyld is currently a buyer-leaning market. About 8.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $11,100,000, and homes go under contract in about 564 days.

8.0
Months supply
$11,100,000
Median list
$2,150,000
Median sold
$2602
List $/sqft
564
Days on mkt
2/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Idlewyld 1-19 B, Fort Lauderdale

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 23 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-19)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Idlewyld

Live MLS inventory for Idlewyld. 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 Idlewyld listings as of 2026-09-22, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Idlewyld 1 19 B Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Idlewyld 1 19 B listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 359 Poinciana Drive · $2,250,000 · 3 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Compass Florida, LLC
  • 815 Idlewyld Drive · $19,950,000 · 5 bd / 7.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Douglas Elliman

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

If we were buying in Idlewyld 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Idlewyld.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking waterfront scale or large lots in Fort Lauderdale who can wait for the right property and understand that condition drives every dollar of the price.
Biggest Risk
A 109-day median market and thin comps mean overpricing by even ten percent can double your days-on-market; sellers need accurate pre-listing valuations and realistic expectations.
Sweet Spot
Waterfront or near-waterfront homes that have been selectively updated—newer kitchens, impact glass, functional docks—where condition justifies the median or slightly above.
Avoid If
You need quick liquidity, depend on walkable amenities, or expect a turnkey estate at the median price without verifying systems, finishes, and deferred maintenance.

What the numbers say—and what they don't

Three closings in a quarter means any one transaction can swing the median sharply. The $2.15M figure and $716-per-foot pricing tell you this is not entry-level Fort Lauderdale; it's estate-scale inventory where water access, lot size, and finishes separate the top from the bottom of the range.

The 109-day median time-on-market is instructive: buyers at this price point move deliberately, often after multiple walkthroughs and contractor estimates. Sellers who price accurately for condition and amenities close within that window; those who overprice for the micro-market can languish six months or more.

No formal community amenities appear in current listings, so the value proposition is site-specific—proximity to Intracoastal or New River, architectural pedigree, or functional outdoor space. You are buying the property and the location, not a clubhouse or gatehouse.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Idlewyld. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
3.2D · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand2.0/10
Owner Commitment6.9/10
Pricing Power0.8/10

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 (3.2). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 69% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 86.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, high-dollar market like Idlewyld 1-19 B, pricing precision and off-market intelligence are the difference between a ninety-day sale and a stale listing. Momentum's beach-feed specialists know which waterfront parcels have deeded dock rights, which homes have been quietly remodeled, and which comps are statistical noise. We will tell you when a property is overpriced for its condition, and we will walk a buyer away from a house that looks right on paper but wrong in person—because our reputation depends on your outcome, not the commission check.

Idlewyld in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking waterfront scale or large lots in Fort Lauderdale who can wait for the right property and understand that condition drives every dollar of the price.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and high barriers to entry limit speculative flipping; serious buyers face fewer bidding wars and can negotiate on inspections and repairs.
Biggest riskA 109-day median market and thin comps mean overpricing by even ten percent can double your days-on-market; sellers need accurate pre-listing valuations and realistic expectations.
Sweet spotWaterfront or near-waterfront homes that have been selectively updated—newer kitchens, impact glass, functional docks—where condition justifies the median or slightly above.
Avoid ifYou need quick liquidity, depend on walkable amenities, or expect a turnkey estate at the median price without verifying systems, finishes, and deferred maintenance.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Idlewyld homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Idlewyld.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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 Idlewyld sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Idlewyld?
The median sale price in Idlewyld was $2.15M over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Idlewyld take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 109 days on market (3 sales, Beaches MLS).
Is Idlewyld a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Idlewyld leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Idlewyld?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 42 homes in Idlewyld (public records).
What share of Idlewyld is owner-occupied?
69% of Idlewyld parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Idlewyld built?
Homes in Idlewyld were built between 1930 and 2024, with a median year built of 1953.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Idlewyld?
The best agent for Idlewyld 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 Idlewyld.
How do I find a top Fort Lauderdale real estate agent who knows Idlewyld?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Idlewyld and the wider Fort Lauderdale area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Idlewyld?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Idlewyld purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Idlewyld, and what county is it in?
Idlewyld is in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL, ZIP 33301. The community's center is about 3 miles southeast of the center of Fort Lauderdale (straight-line).
Buyers with budgets in the low-to-mid seven figures who prioritize lot size and water access over resort-style amenities or new constructionExcellent fit
Investors or owner-occupants comfortable with renovation timelines who see value in acquiring land and bones at the median, then improving to tasteExcellent fit
Downsizers from larger waterfront markets who want Fort Lauderdale's boating infrastructure and can accept older-vintage homes in exchange for location and price per square footExcellent fit
Buyers on tight closing timelines or those who need a liquid, fast-moving market; the 109-day median and thin inventory make quick exits difficultProbably not
First-time luxury buyers expecting turnkey estates with deeded amenities, gated security, and no deferred maintenance at the median price pointProbably not
Purchasers who require walkable retail or dining, or who depend on strong rental comps; this is an ownership enclave, not a vacation-rental zoneProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026)
Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33301))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (51 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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