Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale

Lauderdale Beach

Beachside neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale beach corridor · ZIP 33304

A beachside Fort Lauderdale neighborhood between the ocean and the Intracoastal.

BeachsideNear Bonnet HouseWaterfront mix
Live Market Pulse
39/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
A beach-corridor neighborhood with a mix of waterfront homes and condos, so flood zone, waterfront quality, and condition drive value more than any headline figure.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$13.20M
Median Price
60mo
Supply
166days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$1321/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Lauderdale Beach trades on location, a beachside position between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, next to the Bonnet House and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. The stock mixes waterfront single-family homes with boutique condos, so the read is the waterfront, the flood zone, and the condition. The proximity to the ocean is the durable value; the deal turns on an honest read of the specific property, its insurance, and any dock."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lauderdale Beach market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $13.2M ($1321 per sq ft), with homes averaging 166 days on market and 60.0 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 2 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Lauderdale Beach is a beachside Fort Lauderdale neighborhood, ZIP 33304, set along the barrier corridor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, near the historic Bonnet House Museum and Gardens and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

The housing mix runs from waterfront and near-beach single-family homes, several with private docks, to boutique low-rise and mid-rise condos within walking distance of the sand. Some single-family streets have no HOA, while condo buildings carry their own associations, so the fee picture depends on the specific property.

The beachside location is the durable value here and it is priced into the land. Because the product ranges from a renovated waterfront home to a beach condo, the money is made on an honest read of the flood zone, the waterfront quality, the insurance, and a specific property's condition, not an area average.

Best for

  • Buyers who want to live within walking distance of the beach
  • Boaters who want a near-beach home with Intracoastal dockage
  • Buyers who value being next to Birch State Park and Bonnet House
  • Anyone prioritizing a beachside location over a master plan

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an inland, lower-insurance position
  • Those who want gated, amenity-rich master-planned living
  • Buyers unwilling to budget coastal insurance and upkeep
  • Anyone who needs large single-family lots away from the water

How Lauderdale Beach is performing right now

39/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
60Months of supplytight
89Median days on marketdays
0 : 10Under contract vs for salestrong demand
2Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-13%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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale Beach buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lauderdale Beach

Live MLS inventory for Lauderdale 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.

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The takeaway

Walking distance to the beach, next to Birch State Park, is the whole point.

Fort Lauderdale Beach~3 min · walkable
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park~3 min · adjacent
Las Olas Boulevard~10 min · ~3 miles
Downtown Fort Lauderdale~12 min · ~4 miles
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Airport (FLL)~18 min · ~9 miles

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point.

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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
Lauderdale 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

Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale Beach address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Lauderdale Beach: the walk-to-beach location, the waterfront-and-condo mix, and coastal insurance. Each item below is sourced or clearly hedged.

Recent Developments in Lauderdale Beach

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

Net OutlookBullishThe walk-to-beach location points up. The watch items are coastal insurance, flood, and condo reserves.

Walk-to-beach location

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A beachside position is a scarce, durable premium that broadens the buyer pool to second-home and relocation buyers.

Adjacent parks and Bonnet House

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Birch State Park and the Bonnet House give the area protected green space and character that support demand.

Intracoastal dockage on some homes

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Near-beach homes with docks add a boating premium uncommon this close to the sand.

Boutique condo inventory

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Condo fees and reserves vary widely by building; read them before judging a list price.

Coastal insurance and flood

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Beach-corridor location carries flood and wind considerations; confirm the flood zone and quote on a specific property.

Short-term rental rules

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Rental rules vary by property and association; confirm city and building rules before counting on rental use.

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 Lauderdale 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. June 2026
    Market

    Beachside neighborhood by Birch State Park

    Lauderdale Beach remains a beach-corridor neighborhood mixing waterfront homes and boutique condos near the Bonnet House and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Why it matters: The beachside location is the durable value; flood zone, waterfront, and condition set a specific property's number. 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 Lauderdale Beach, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read condition and comps first. In Lauderdale Beach, the home's condition and exact location set the number, so price the work honestly before you judge any list price.

2

Confirm the carrying costs. Carrying cost here depends on the property: condos carry association fees, single-family homes carry coastal insurance and upkeep. Verify what is owed and what it covers for a specific home.

3

Match the home to recent comparable sales, not a portal estimate, then structure the offer around its true condition.

4

Verify the schools by address with the school district, since assignment is by address and can change.

5

Use your own representation. The listing agent works for the seller; on a purchase here, having someone in your corner is the highest-leverage decision you make.

Best Buy
A near-beach home or solid condo matched honestly to comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting coastal insurance, flood, or condo reserves
Best Lot
Beach proximity and waterfront quality over square footage alone
Smart Timing
Confirm flood zone, insurance, and any association reserves before you offer
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

Lauderdale Beach is a beach-corridor neighborhood with a mix of waterfront homes and boutique condos near Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and the Bonnet House. Single-family streets may have no HOA while condo buildings carry their own associations. Confirm the flood zone, insurance, any dock permits, and association status for a specific property.

The takeaway

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

The Beach Condo
$399K to $399K

A boutique condo within walking distance of the sand, the lower-maintenance entry. Confirm the building's fees and reserves.

Lowest entry
The Near-Beach Home
$399K to $26.00M

A single-family home a short walk from the beach, the heart of the single-family market here.

Most inventory
The Waterfront Home
$26.00M to $26.00M

An Intracoastal or canal-front home with dockage, the top of the neighborhood, where the water and the dock carry the value.

Strongest resale

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

$399K to $399K
The Beach Condo
A boutique condo within walking distance of the sand, the lower-maintenance entry. Confirm the building's fees and reserves.
$399K to $26.00M
The Near-Beach Home
A single-family home a short walk from the beach, the heart of the single-family market here.
$26.00M to $26.00M
The Waterfront Home
An Intracoastal or canal-front home with dockage, the top of the neighborhood, where the water and the dock carry the value.

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.

Walk-to-beach locationStrong
Adjacent parks and Bonnet HouseStrong
Some Intracoastal dockagePositive
Boutique condo optionsPositive
Coastal insurance and floodManage 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 Lauderdale 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 beachside location is the value. The deal is won or lost on the flood zone, insurance, and condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.4B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.6/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency9.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 Lauderdale 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
  • Beach proximity drives value
  • Waterfront homes add a dock premium
  • Condo fees and reserves vary by building
  • Flood zone is a real cost item
  • Confirm insurance and any dock per property

On the beach corridor, proximity to the sand and any Intracoastal frontage are the durable assets. The house or unit can be updated; the beachside location cannot be reproduced. Read the flood zone, the insurance, the waterfront, and any association reserves first, then price the property against it.

Lauderdale Beach in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want to live within walking distance of the beach.
Biggest advantageA beachside location between the ocean and the Intracoastal, by Birch State Park.
Biggest riskCoastal insurance, flood, and reserves if you misjudge the property.
Sweet spotA near-beach home or sound condo matched honestly to comps.
Avoid ifYou want an inland, lower-insurance position or a gated master plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Walk-to-beach location is the value
  • Mix of waterfront homes and condos
  • Fees depend on the property
  • Budget coastal insurance and upkeep
  • Confirm flood zone and dock permits

Depends on the property. Many single-family streets have no HOA; condo buildings carry their own monthly association fees. Confirm the exact dues and what they cover for a specific property.

For condos, typically building insurance, common areas, and amenities; single-family owners handle their own exterior and any dock.

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 Lauderdale Beach, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Victoria 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 Lauderdale Beach home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Lauderdale 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.

Lauderdale Beach Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Lauderdale 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

Where is Lauderdale Beach?
It is a beachside Fort Lauderdale neighborhood, ZIP 33304, along the barrier corridor between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, near Bonnet House and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
Does Lauderdale Beach have an HOA?
It depends on the property. Many single-family streets have no HOA, while condo buildings carry their own associations. Confirm for a specific property.
What kind of homes are in Lauderdale Beach?
A mix of waterfront and near-beach single-family homes, several with docks, and boutique low-rise and mid-rise condos within walking distance of the sand.
How close is the beach?
Much of the neighborhood is within a short walk of the Fort Lauderdale beach, which is the main draw.
Are there waterfront homes with docks?
Yes. Several homes sit on the Intracoastal or canals with private docks. Confirm the dock permit, seawall, and access for a specific home.
What is nearby?
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, George English Park, and the beach are all close by.
What should I check on a property here?
The flood zone and insurance quote, any condo association fees and reserves, the seawall and dock on waterfront homes, and the home or building's condition.
What schools serve Lauderdale Beach?
It is served by Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the current zoning for a specific property with the district.
What is the price range in Lauderdale Beach?
Wide, since a beach condo and a waterfront home are different products. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific property, not an area average.
Is Lauderdale Beach good for short-term rentals?
Rules depend on whether the property is a condo with its own restrictions or a single-family home under city rules. Confirm both the city rules and any association rules before counting on rental use.
How is insurance on the beach corridor?
Coastal location means flood and wind-insurance considerations. Confirm the flood zone, elevation, and a real quote on a specific property before you offer.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Lauderdale Beach?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a coastal purchase where flood, insurance, and waterfront swing value, your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want to live within walking distance of the beachExcellent fit
Boaters who want a near-beach home with Intracoastal dockageExcellent fit
Buyers who value being next to Birch State Park and Bonnet HouseExcellent fit
Anyone prioritizing a beachside location over a master planExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the flood zone and insurance honestlyExcellent fit
Buyers who want an inland, lower-insurance positionProbably not
Those who want gated, amenity-rich master-planned livingProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget coastal insurance and upkeepProbably not
Anyone who needs large single-family lots away from the waterProbably not
Buyers who want a predictable, uniform settingProbably not

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