Playa Del Sol Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

A direct-oceanfront high-rise condominium on Fort Lauderdale's Galt Ocean Mile, with a beachfront pool deck and walk-everywhere access.

Direct oceanfrontGalt Ocean MileWalk to dining

Live Market Pulse

56/100
Momentum

Balanced 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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Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS

$410K

Median Price

2.2mo

Supply

219days

Avg DOM

Balanced

Seller Leverage

$356/sf

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Playa Del Sol is a direct-oceanfront high-rise on the Galt Ocean Mile, completed in 1974, so the read is a Florida condo read first and a beach-lifestyle read second. The view line, the floor, and the unit's condition set the price, while the building's association health, the structural reserve study, and any milestone-inspection assessments decide the true carrying cost. Confirm the current monthly dues, the reserve and milestone status, and any pending special assessment in writing before you weigh a list price."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Playa Del Sol market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $410K ($356 per sq ft), with homes averaging 219 days on market and 2.2 months of supply, a balanced market (limited data). Based on 11 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Playa Del Sol is a direct-oceanfront condominium tower on Fort Lauderdale's Galt Ocean Mile, at 3500 Galt Ocean Drive in the 33308 ZIP. Reported as a roughly 29-story building completed in 1974 with about 370 residences, it sits directly on the sand with a beachfront pool deck and underground parking.

Floor plans run from one-bedroom layouts of roughly 1,088 square feet up to three-bedroom units near 2,140 square feet, so the building serves both seasonal and full-time owners. Confirm the exact size, exposure, and configuration for a specific unit.

This is an older oceanfront high-rise, so the buy hinges on the building as much as the unit. Confirm the monthly association dues and what they cover, the structural integrity reserve study, the milestone-inspection status, and any current or pending special assessment in writing before you rely on a number.

The location is the durable draw: a direct-ocean address on the Galt Ocean Mile, with restaurants, shops, and the beach promenade within walking distance and Las Olas, the airport, and downtown a short drive away.

Quick Match

Who Playa Del Sol is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a direct-oceanfront condo on the Galt Ocean Mile
Seasonal or full-time owners who want a walk-everywhere beach address
Buyers comfortable reading an older building's reserves and assessments
Buyers who value a beachfront pool deck and underground parking

Probably not for

Buyers who want a single-family home or a private yard
Buyers who want a brand-new building with no structural backlog
Buyers unwilling to confirm dues, reserves, and milestone status
Buyers who want the lowest possible monthly carrying cost

Market Pulse

How Playa Del Sol is performing right now

56/100
momentum

Balanced Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

2.2Months of supplytight

219Median days on marketdays

1 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand

11Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+25%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 Playa Del Sol listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Fort Lauderdale. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now2 : 1active : pending

For sale2

Pending1

Sold 12mo11

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Playa Del Sol buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Playa Del Sol

Live MLS inventory for Playa Del Sol. 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.

3500 Galt Ocean Drive #616 home for sale in Playa Del Sol

Active · 326 daysTop listing

$685,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,435 sqft · built 1974

3500 Galt Ocean Drive #616, Fort Lauderdale, 33308

Renovated

Listed by Atlantic Properties Int'l Inc

3500 Galt Ocean Drive #1109 home for sale in Playa Del Sol

Active · 112 days

$499,000

1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,209 sqft · built 1974

3500 Galt Ocean Drive #1109, Fort Lauderdale, 33308

RenovatedBest value

Listed by Buy and Sell FL, LLC

3500 Galt Ocean Drive #710 home for sale in Playa Del Sol

Pending · 146 days

$799,000

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 1974

3500 Galt Ocean Drive #710, Fort Lauderdale, 33308

Reno opportunityBest value

Listed by Prestige Waterfront Realty

Active and pending Playa Del Sol 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.

Interactive Map

Playa Del Sol on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Playa Del Sol. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Galt Ocean Mile shops and dining~2 to 5 min walk · across the street

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea~5 to 10 min · north along A1A

Las Olas Boulevard~12 to 18 min · south

Downtown Fort Lauderdale~15 to 20 min · southwest

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l (FLL)~20 to 30 min · south

Interstate 95 access~10 to 15 min · west via Oakland Park or Commercial

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

Playa Del Sol (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

Playa Del Sol 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 Playa Del Sol address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Playa Del Sol, sourced and dated. For an older oceanfront high-rise, the Florida condo structural laws are the story that matters most.

Recent Developments in Playa Del Sol

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story for Florida coastal condos points to higher near-term carrying costs as buildings fund reserves and complete milestone work, balanced by the durable scarcity of a direct-oceanfront Galt Mile address. The watch items are the building's reserve study, its milestone-inspection status, and any special assessment.

Florida milestone-inspection and reserve laws

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Building

Florida milestone-inspection and reserve laws

Direct-oceanfront Galt Mile scarcity

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Direct-oceanfront Galt Mile scarcity

Older 1970s high-rise carrying costs

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Building

Older 1970s high-rise carrying costs

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 Playa Del Sol, 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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June 2025
Regulation
Florida extends condo SIRS deadline and adjusts reserve rules
Reporting on Florida's 2025 condo law changes detailed an extension of the structural integrity reserve study deadline and adjustments to reserve funding rules affecting older coastal buildings. Why it matters: For a 1970s oceanfront high-rise, the reserve study and milestone status are the most important carrying-cost variables to confirm in writing before buying. Source
January 2025
Regulation
Coastal condos face 2025 milestone-inspection deadlines
Industry guidance noted that buildings within three miles of the coast require a first milestone inspection at 25 years and that many 2024 deadlines were extended into 2025. Why it matters: A direct-oceanfront building of this age falls squarely under the coastal milestone rules, so confirm the inspection status and any resulting assessment. 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.

The Strategy

The Playa Del Sol buying strategy.

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

Confirm the building's reserves and milestone status. Get the reserve study, the milestone-inspection report, and any engineer findings in writing before you weigh a price.

Pin down the monthly dues and what they cover. Confirm the association fee, included utilities, and reserve contributions for the specific unit.

Ask about any special assessment. Verify whether a current or pending assessment applies, the amount, and the timeline, since this drives the true cost.

Read the view and the floor. Direct-ocean exposure and higher floors carry durable premiums over side or city views.

Comp within the building. Price against recent closed sales in the same line and tier, not a Galt Mile average.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A direct-ocean unit on a higher floor in a building with a funded reserve and clean milestone read.

Biggest Risk

Underbudgeting dues, reserves, or a special assessment on an older oceanfront tower.

Best Lot

Direct-ocean exposure and higher floors over side, city, or lower-floor views.

Smart Timing

Confirm the reserve study, milestone status, and any assessment before you commit.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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

Playa Del Sol is a direct-oceanfront condominium on Fort Lauderdale's Galt Ocean Mile at 3500 Galt Ocean Drive, reported as a roughly 29-story building completed in 1974 with about 370 residences. It sits directly on the sand with a beachfront pool terrace, direct beach access, and underground parking, with shops and restaurants across the street and the beach promenade at the door. As with any older Florida coastal high-rise, the building's structural reserve study, milestone-inspection status, and any special assessment are central to the true cost of ownership, so confirm the monthly dues, the reserve and milestone status, the rental and pet rules, and the condition of the specific unit before relying on them.

Playa Del Sol Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Playa Del Sol.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Playa Del Sol today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: side or city views, original units

$300K to $405K

Lower floors or non-ocean exposures, often original interiors. The more attainable way into the building, with renovation budget the key variable.

Lowest entry

Core: ocean-view, updated units

$405K to $655K

Renovated one and two bedroom units with ocean or ocean-side views, the heart of the building's resale market. Condition and exposure set the number.

Most inventory

High: direct-ocean, higher floors

$655K to $715K

The larger, higher-floor direct-ocean units with the strongest views. The top of the building's range, and the units 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.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$410K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$300K to $405K

Entry: side or city views, original units

Lower floors or non-ocean exposures, often original interiors. The more attainable way into the building, with renovation budget the key variable.

$405K to $655K

Core: ocean-view, updated units

Renovated one and two bedroom units with ocean or ocean-side views, the heart of the building's resale market. Condition and exposure set the number.

$655K to $715K

High: direct-ocean, higher floors

The larger, higher-floor direct-ocean units with the strongest views. The top of the building's range, and the units 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.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Playa Del Sol, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 1% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot

Renovated$445

Original$439

Median days on market

Renovated219

Original146

From current Playa Del Sol listings (renovated 2, 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.

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.

Unit Value

The unit premium.

In a condo the value the market gives back at resale is set by the unit, not a lot: the floor, the view line (direct versus partial), and the exposure. The interior can be renovated, but the floor and view cannot, so higher floors and better views hold their value better. How much more they command varies by building, line, and condition, which is why we read it unit by unit against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Playa Del Sol holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

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.

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 Playa Del Sol

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.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The direct-ocean address is the draw. The deal is won or lost on the view, the floor, and an honest read of the building's reserves and assessments.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk5.8/10

Location Efficiency9.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Playa Del Sol 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.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Unit Value Map

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

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. 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

Direct-ocean exposure and higher floors hold value best
View line and floor are the biggest swing in price
Confirm the building's reserves and milestone status
The Galt Mile beach address is the durable draw
Comp within the building and confirm the specifics

In an oceanfront high-rise, the equivalent of the lot is the view line and the floor. At Playa Del Sol, direct-ocean exposures and higher floors carry durable premiums over side, city, or lower-floor units, and that position cannot be renovated while the interior can. Read the exposure and floor first, then price the unit's condition and the building's structural health against it, and comp within the building rather than to a Galt Mile average.

The 15-Second Verdict

Playa Del Sol in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a direct-oceanfront condo on the Galt Ocean Mile with a walk-everywhere beach lifestyle.

Strong onA direct-ocean address, a beachfront pool deck, underground parking, and shops and dining across the street.

WatchThe monthly dues, reserve study, milestone status, and any special assessment on an older oceanfront high-rise.

Not forBuyers who want a single-family home, a new building, or the lowest possible carrying cost.

The edgeDirect-ocean Galt Mile units are scarce, so a well-positioned unit in a healthy building is a durable value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

Direct-oceanfront 1970s high-rise on Galt Mile
Monthly condo dues, confirm the amount and inclusions
Confirm the reserve study and milestone status
Ask about any current or pending special assessment
View, floor, and condition drive the price

Playa Del Sol is a condominium, so a monthly association fee applies. Confirm the current amount, the included utilities, and the reserve contribution for the specific unit, and budget for an older oceanfront building's upkeep.

Association dues on an oceanfront condo typically cover the building exterior, common areas, the pool deck, insurance on the structure, and often water and some utilities; confirm the exact inclusions for the specific unit. Recreation centers on the beachfront pool deck and the beach itself.

Amenities reported include a beachfront pool terrace, direct beach access, and underground resident parking. Confirm the current amenity list and any rental or pet rules for the specific unit.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Playa Del Sol buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBroward County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Playa Del Sol.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

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.

Selling in Playa Del Sol

Price it to the view, the floor, and the building's health, not a Galt Mile average.

If you are selling at Playa Del Sol, the right list price comes from recent closed sales in your line and tier matched to your view, floor, and condition, because in an oceanfront high-rise those drive value far more than the building's address alone.

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 Playa Del Sol, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Playa Del Sol, 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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Playa Del Sol Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Playa Del Sol is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $592,000, and homes go under contract in about 219.0 days.

2.2

Months supply

$592,000

Median list

$410,000

Median sold

$356

Per sqft

219.0

Days on mkt

2/1/11

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33308 ZIP is $519,821, about 25.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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 Playa Del Sol located?

Playa Del Sol is a direct-oceanfront condominium at 3500 Galt Ocean Drive on Fort Lauderdale's Galt Ocean Mile, in the 33308 ZIP, sitting directly on the sand.

When was Playa Del Sol built?

Reporting describes Playa Del Sol as a roughly 29-story building completed in 1974 with about 370 residences. Confirm the exact building details for a specific unit.

Is Playa Del Sol directly on the beach?

Yes. It is a direct-oceanfront building with a beachfront pool terrace and direct beach access, set on the sand along the Galt Ocean Mile.

What size are the units at Playa Del Sol?

Reported floor plans run from one-bedroom layouts near 1,088 square feet up to three-bedroom units near 2,140 square feet. Confirm the exact size and exposure for a specific unit.

Does Playa Del Sol have parking?

Reporting describes underground parking for residents. Confirm the parking arrangement and any guest parking rules for the specific unit.

What do the condo dues cover?

Dues on an oceanfront condo typically cover the building exterior, common areas, the pool deck, structural insurance, and often water and some utilities. Confirm the current amount and exact inclusions for the specific unit.

Are there special assessments at Playa Del Sol?

Older Florida coastal buildings can carry special assessments tied to structural work and reserves. Confirm whether any current or pending assessment applies, the amount, and the timeline before you buy.

What are Florida milestone inspections?

Florida requires milestone structural inspections for older condo buildings, with coastal buildings inspected at 25 years and periodically after. For an oceanfront building of this age, confirm the milestone status and any findings in writing.

Can I rent out a unit at Playa Del Sol?

Rental rules vary by building and can change. Confirm the current leasing rules, any minimum lease term, and any board approval requirement for the specific unit.

What schools serve Playa Del Sol?

The building is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for the unit with the district.

Is Playa Del Sol a good investment?

A scarce direct-oceanfront address on the Galt Ocean Mile supports demand, with value turning on the view, the floor, the condition, and the building's structural health. This is not a guarantee of future value.

How walkable is the Galt Ocean Mile?

Very. Restaurants, shops, and the beach promenade are within walking distance, with Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Las Olas, and downtown a short drive away.

Should I use the listing agent to buy here?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. On an older oceanfront condo where the building's reserves and assessments swing the true cost, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

What should I confirm before buying at Playa Del Sol?

Confirm the monthly dues and inclusions, the reserve study, the milestone-inspection status, any special assessment, the rental and pet rules, and the condition and exposure of the specific unit.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Playa Del Sol?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want a direct-oceanfront condo on the Galt Ocean MileExcellent fit

You want a walk-everywhere beach lifestyle with shops and dining nearbyExcellent fit

You are comfortable reading an older building's reserves and assessmentsExcellent fit

You value a beachfront pool deck and underground parkingExcellent fit

You will confirm dues, reserves, and milestone status before you offerExcellent fit

You want a single-family home or a private yardProbably not

You want a brand-new building with no structural backlogProbably not

You want the lowest possible monthly carrying costProbably not

You are unwilling to confirm dues, reserves, and assessmentsProbably not

You want a large interior with no association rulesProbably not

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Playa Del Sol Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Playa Del Sol is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Playa Del Sol is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Playa Del Sol

Playa Del Sol on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Recent Developments in Playa Del Sol

Florida milestone-inspection and reserve laws

Direct-oceanfront Galt Mile scarcity

Older 1970s high-rise carrying costs

Florida extends condo SIRS deadline and adjusts reserve rules

Coastal condos face 2025 milestone-inspection deadlines

The Playa Del Sol buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Playa Del Sol.

What ~$410K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The unit premium.

How well Playa Del Sol holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Playa Del Sol

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Playa Del Sol is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Playa Del Sol in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a Playa Del Sol buy.

Price it to the view, the floor, and the building's health, not a Galt Mile average.

In Playa Del Sol, condition and view decide your number

What is your Playa Del Sol home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Playa Del Sol Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Playa Del Sol?

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