Pearl Estates in Fort Lauderdale

Pearl Estates Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

A small, established residential pocket in the Fort Lauderdale area, attainable homes in a central Broward location.

Established residentialCentral BrowardAttainable
Live Market Pulse
45/100
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.
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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$450K
Median Price
9.6mo
Supply
35days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$325/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Pearl Estates is a small, established residential pocket in the Fort Lauderdale area of Broward County, a value-oriented, lower-key neighborhood in a central location. It is a condition-and-position buy where the home's condition and any HOA structure drive value. Reported inventory leans residential with a range of attainable price points, so confirm the exact home type, whether a specific property carries an association, and the condition of the home. The read is to confirm the home type and association status, read the condition honestly, verify the flood zone, and comp within the immediate area, because the central Broward location is the durable draw."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Pearl Estates market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $450K ($325 per sq ft), with homes averaging 35 days on market and 9.6 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 5 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Pearl Estates is a small, established residential community in the Fort Lauderdale area of Broward County, in a central location with reported inventory across a range of attainable price points.

It is a value-oriented, lower-key residential pocket; confirm the exact home type and the floor plan for a particular property, since the stock spans modest established homes.

As an established neighborhood, a specific home may or may not be governed by a homeowners association; confirm the association status, any dues, and what they cover for the specific home.

The location offers central access to the area's road network, shopping, and the wider county, with the beach and downtown a short drive. Value turns on the home's condition and position; this guide reflects the community's general character, so confirm the details, the flood zone, and the school assignment by address for a specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, established home in the Fort Lauderdale area
  • Buyers who want a central, lower-key Broward location
  • Buyers comfortable confirming the home type and any association status
  • Buyers who value central access to the county's roads and the coast

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated luxury community or new construction
  • Buyers who want a large lot or waterfront
  • Buyers who want a high-profile, name-recognition community
  • Buyers unwilling to confirm the home type, association, and condition

How Pearl Estates is performing right now

45/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
9.6Months of supplytight
31Median days on marketdays
0 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
5Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+29%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 Pearl Estates 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 Pearl Estates buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Pearl Estates

Live MLS inventory for Pearl Estates. 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 Pearl Estates 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.

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.

Interstate 95 (Broward or Sunrise)~5 to 10 min · north-south interstate
Downtown Fort Lauderdale~10 to 15 min · east
Fort Lauderdale Beach~15 to 20 min · east
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)~15 to 20 min · south
Florida's Turnpike~10 to 15 min · west
Las Olas Boulevard~12 to 18 min · east

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
Pearl Estates (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

Pearl Estates 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 Pearl Estates address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Pearl Estates, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Pearl Estates

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for attainable, established homes in central Broward, where condition and the position drive value. The watch items are the home type, any HOA structure, and the flood zone, which vary by property.

Attainable, established residential

BullishAn attainable, established residential pocket in a central Broward location supports steady, value-oriented demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Attainable, established residential

Central Broward location

BullishProximity to I-95, the Turnpike, downtown, the beach, and the airport supports the community's convenience. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Central Broward location

Established stock, variable structure

NeutralAs an established community, condition and any HOA structure vary; confirm for the specific home. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Established stock, variable structure

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 Pearl Estates, 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. Established community
    Overview

    Pearl Estates as a central-Broward residential pocket

    Listing sources describe Pearl Estates as an established residential community in the Fort Lauderdale area, with reported inventory across a range of attainable price points in a central Broward location. Why it matters: This reflects the community's general character; confirm the home type, the association status, the condition, the flood zone, and the school zoning for a specific 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.

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

1

Confirm the home type and association status. Verify the home type, whether a property carries a mandatory HOA, and the dues and inclusions.

2

Read the home's condition. Confirm the roof, systems, windows, and any updates on an established home, and budget accordingly.

3

Comp within the immediate area. Price against the closest comparable nearby sales, not a city-wide average.

4

Verify the flood zone and insurance. Confirm the flood zone, elevation, and insurance picture for the exact home in central Broward.

5

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

Best Buy
An updated, well-kept home priced to comparable nearby sales, with the home type and association status confirmed.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting renovation, or misjudging the association status, flood zone, or insurance.
Best Lot
Better-positioned and updated homes hold value over dated, lesser-positioned ones.
Smart Timing
Demand is steady for affordability and the central location; condition matters more than timing.
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

Pearl Estates is a small, established residential community in the Fort Lauderdale area of Broward County, a value-oriented, lower-key pocket in a central location near the area's road network. As an established community, a specific home may or may not be governed by a homeowners association. This guide reflects the community's general character; value turns on the home's condition and position, so confirm the home type, the association status and dues, the condition, the flood zone and insurance, and the school assignment by address for a specific home before relying on them.

The takeaway

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

Entry: original or smaller homes
$350K to $450K

Older or smaller homes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update drives value.

Lowest entry
Core: updated homes
$450K to $480K

Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.

Most inventory
High: larger updated homes
$480K to $545K

Larger or fully updated homes, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives 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.

$350K to $450K
Entry: original or smaller homes
Older or smaller homes, the more attainable way in. The cost to update drives value.
$450K to $480K
Core: updated homes
Renovated homes with newer kitchens, baths, and systems, the heart of the community. Condition sets where these land.
$480K to $545K
High: larger updated homes
Larger or fully updated homes, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives the premium.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$421
Original$381
Median days on market
Renovated45
Original17

From current Pearl Estates listings (renovated 3, original 1); 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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

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 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.

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 Pearl Estates

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 central Broward location is the draw. The deal is won or lost on the condition, the position, and confirming the specifics.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.2/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency8.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage7.6/10

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 Pearl Estates 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
  • Better-positioned and updated homes hold value best
  • Condition is the biggest swing
  • Confirm the home type and association status
  • The central location is the durable draw
  • Comp within the area and confirm flood and specifics

At Pearl Estates the value drivers are the home's condition and position, in a small, attainable central-Broward community. Updated homes hold value over dated ones. Because community-level detail is limited, confirm the home type, the association status, the flood zone, and the insurance for the specific home, and compare against the closest comparable nearby sale rather than a city-wide average.

Pearl Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, established home in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Strong onAffordability, a central Broward location, and quick access to I-95, the Turnpike, downtown, and the airport.
WatchThe home type and any association structure, the condition of the home, and the flood and insurance picture.
Not forBuyers who want a gated luxury community, new construction, a large lot, or waterfront.
The edgeAn attainable home in a central location is a durable value when the condition and flood picture check out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Small, established residential community
  • Central Fort Lauderdale-area location
  • Confirm the home type and association status
  • Condition and position drive value
  • Verify the flood zone and the specifics

As an established community, a specific Pearl Estates home may or may not carry a homeowners association. Confirm whether the home has a mandatory HOA, the dues, and what they cover, and budget for the upkeep of an established home.

If there is an HOA, it would cover common areas and, for any attached homes, building items; confirm the exact inclusions and dues for a specific home. Recreation here is public parks and city facilities nearby.

Confirm any community amenities for the specific section; the central Broward location is the defining feature rather than a large amenity club.

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 Pearl Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Pearl Estates, 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.

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Pearl Estates Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Pearl Estates is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 9.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $517,500, and homes go under contract in about 31.5 days.

9.6
Months supply
$517,500
Median list
$450,000
Median sold
$325
Per sqft
31.5
Days on mkt
4/0/5
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33311 ZIP is $365,580, about 41.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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 Pearl Estates in Fort Lauderdale?
Pearl Estates is a small, established residential community in the Fort Lauderdale area of Broward County, in a central location near the area's road network.
Does Pearl Estates have an HOA?
It depends on the home. As an established community, confirm whether a specific property carries a mandatory HOA and the dues before buying.
What kinds of homes are at Pearl Estates?
Established residential homes across a range of attainable price points; confirm the exact home type for a specific property.
How central is the location?
It is central in the Fort Lauderdale area, minutes to I-95 and the Turnpike, with downtown, the beach, and the airport a short drive.
Should I worry about flood zones?
Confirm the flood zone, elevation, and insurance picture for the exact home in central Broward as a matter of course.
What schools serve Pearl Estates?
The community 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.
Should I worry about home condition?
Read it closely. On established homes, confirm the roof, systems, windows, and updates and budget accordingly.
Is there a CDD fee?
Confirm whether any HOA or special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course.
Is Pearl Estates affordable?
It is a value-oriented, lower-key community, though prices move with the market; confirm current pricing for a specific home.
Is Pearl Estates a good investment?
An attainable, established residential community in a central location supports steady demand, with value turning on condition and position. 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 drives value, having your own representation to read the home and the comps is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is a small, established, attainable residential community in the central Fort Lauderdale area, convenient to highways, shopping, downtown, and the airport.
How is the commute?
It is central, minutes to I-95 and the Turnpike, with downtown Fort Lauderdale, the beach, and the airport a short drive.
You want an attainable, established home in the Fort Lauderdale areaExcellent fit
You want a central, lower-key Broward locationExcellent fit
You are comfortable confirming the home type and association statusExcellent fit
You value central access to the county's roads and the coastExcellent fit
You will confirm the condition, flood zone, and specificsExcellent fit
You want a gated luxury community or new constructionProbably not
You want a large lot or waterfrontProbably not
You want a high-profile, name-recognition communityProbably not
You are unwilling to confirm the home type and conditionProbably not
You want resort-style amenitiesProbably not

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