Playland Estates
Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL

Community in Hollywood · Broward County
Median sale $428K
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Live Market Pulse
42/100
Market Heat
Normal for Playland Estates
2013 → 2026 · 77 at the 2018 peak
0 is Playland Estates's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 42. How it's scored
Built fromLive Beaches MLS data20 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Playland Estates Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$428K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 0.5% vs the prior 12 months
+0.5%
1-yr price change
n = 16 and 14 sales in the two windows
$359/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $381 in 2024
94.6%
Sale vs ask
Broward median: 96.7%
+467%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $76K median in 2012
Tempo
29days
Median DOM · closed
10 days at the 2022 low
16
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 12 a year
Track record · 20 years of records
1,160sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Playday Estates trades at a median of $428,000 and $359 per square foot—a strong mid-market position for Hollywood single-family inventory. What determines pricing here is typically lot configuration, concrete-block condition, and how much deferred maintenance a buyer is willing to absorb. The 28.5-day median close time signals orderly turnover: not a frenzy, not stalled, just steady absorption with realistic sellers finding their buyers inside a month.

Year-over-year appreciation of half a percent is essentially flat, which is what you'd expect in a mature neighborhood cycling through condition-driven transactions rather than new-build premiums. The 467 percent climb since 2012 reflects the broader Hollywood recovery, but current velocity suggests we've normalized. Sixteen closings in the trailing window tells you there's liquidity without chaos—enough comparables to price intelligently, enough time to negotiate repairs.

Playland Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Playland Estates right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($428K) is up 0.5% from the prior 12 months ($426K) and up 467% since 2012. With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Medium (16 and 14 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Playland Estates market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $428K ($359 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 29 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 0% from the prior 12 months and up 467% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (16 closings in the current window).

Playland Estates is an established Hollywood neighborhood where the single-family median sits at $428,000 and homes move in under thirty days when priced to condition. The community lacks master amenities, so value is driven entirely by the asset itself and proximity to Hollywood's commercial grid.

Best for

  • Buyers with renovation bandwidth hunting single-family value in Hollywood's mid-$400s with no HOA drag.
  • Investors comfortable holding through a condition-upgrade cycle and exiting into steady, not explosive, demand.
  • Owner-occupants prioritizing standalone living and proximity to Hollywood employment over resort-style amenities.

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting master-planned perks, clubhouse access, or shared recreation—there are none.
  • Households requiring turnkey condition and unwilling to budget reserves for deferred maintenance or systems replacement.
  • Speculators counting on double-digit annual appreciation—the current trajectory is flat and fundamentals-driven.

Windows contain 6 to 24 sales each (16 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 0.5% year over year; up 467% since 2012.
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k3k
276 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $83 in 2012 to a $381 peak in 2024; $359 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
25507520122014201620182020202220242026
10 days at the 2022 low; 29 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.6% now vs Broward 96.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
6 to 24 a year; 16 in the current window.
Indexed since 2012 · Playland Estates vs Broward
200400600Broward +147%Playland Estates +467%20122014201620182020202220242026
Same Beaches MLS record, indexed to 100 at 2012.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182020202220242026
77 at the 2018 peak, 21 in the troughs, 42 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in Playland Estates 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

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

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 Playland Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers targeting standalone ownership in Hollywood without HOA overhead, comfortable underwriting condition risk.
Biggest Risk
No amenities and flat YoY growth mean you're betting on asset fundamentals, not neighborhood tailwinds or master-plan appreciation.
Sweet Spot
A cosmetically dated home with solid bones and clean mechanicals priced at or just below the $428K median.
Avoid If
You need turnkey condition or expect community features to carry resale value—this is strictly a house-and-lot proposition.

A condition-and-location play in mid-market Hollywood

Playland Estates operates as a straightforward residential enclave: you're buying the structure, the parcel, and the address—nothing more. There are no HOA pools, no gated entries, no tennis courts. That means your $428,000 median buys you a standalone home without the overlay of mandatory fees or shared infrastructure, but it also means every dollar of value comes from the dwelling's physical state and its position relative to Hollywood's employment centers, retail corridors, and beach access.

The market here is neither hot nor cold. A heat score of 42 and a DOM just shy of 29 days tell you that well-kept homes with honest pricing find buyers promptly, while properties needing work or carrying optimistic asks will sit. The per-square-foot median of $359 is competitive for Broward's Hollywood footprint, but that number spans a wide condition spectrum—recently updated homes command the top of the range, while originals with deferred systems pull the median down. Buyers should budget for inspection contingencies and a realistic renovation reserve if the target property hasn't been touched in a decade.

Year-over-year movement of half a percent confirms we're in a plateau phase. The long-term appreciation since 2012 has been dramatic, but current transactions reflect price discovery around what these homes are actually worth today, not speculative momentum. Sixteen closings in the recent window provide enough comps to underwrite value confidently, and the liquidity means you're not guessing whether a buyer will materialize when it's time to sell. This is a market where fundamentals—school district boundaries, commute times, neighborhood tidiness—matter more than hype.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction6.1/10
Pricing Power6.4/10

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 (7.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +467% since 2012; Recent Direction +0.5% year-over-year; Pricing Power 94.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

Momentum brokers know how to price a no-amenity neighborhood where condition is everything. We'll walk the property with an inspector's eye, pull the permit history, and tell you exactly what the next buyer will demand as a concession—so you don't overpay on the front end or leave money on the table at exit. In Playland Estates, where value is asset-specific and the market moves at a measured pace, that ground-level diligence is the difference between a sound investment and an expensive lesson.

Playland Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers targeting standalone ownership in Hollywood without HOA overhead, comfortable underwriting condition risk.
Biggest advantageMedian DOM under thirty days means predictable liquidity—you can price intelligently and expect a buyer inside a month.
Biggest riskNo amenities and flat YoY growth mean you're betting on asset fundamentals, not neighborhood tailwinds or master-plan appreciation.
Sweet spotA cosmetically dated home with solid bones and clean mechanicals priced at or just below the $428K median.
Avoid ifYou need turnkey condition or expect community features to carry resale value—this is strictly a house-and-lot proposition.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 Playland Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Playland Estates?
The median sale price in Playland Estates was $428K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (16 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Playland Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 29 days on market (16 sales, Beaches MLS).
Have Playland Estates home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 467% since 2012, from $76K to $428K (Beaches MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Playland Estates?
The best agent for Playland Estates is one who actively works Hollywood 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 Playland Estates.
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Buyers with renovation bandwidth hunting single-family value in Hollywood's mid-$400s with no HOA drag.Excellent fit
Investors comfortable holding through a condition-upgrade cycle and exiting into steady, not explosive, demand.Excellent fit
Owner-occupants prioritizing standalone living and proximity to Hollywood employment over resort-style amenities.Excellent fit
Buyers expecting master-planned perks, clubhouse access, or shared recreation—there are none.Probably not
Households requiring turnkey condition and unwilling to budget reserves for deferred maintenance or systems replacement.Probably not
Speculators counting on double-digit annual appreciation—the current trajectory is flat and fundamentals-driven.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (276 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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