Playland Isles
Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Playland Isles is trading at a median of $395K and $355 per square foot—relatively accessible for Hollywood waterfront adjacency, but the 62-day median close tells you buyers are doing their homework. The market has corrected sharply year-over-year, which means sellers who priced to last year's comps are sitting, and the homes moving now are either updated or priced for condition.
Inventory is thin—six closings in the window—so you won't have dozens of choices, but you also won't face a bidding scrum. If you find the right house, you have negotiating room and time to inspect thoroughly. Sellers eager to close will listen; those anchored to old numbers will wait.
Playland Isles right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($395K) is down 17.7% from the prior 12 months ($480K). With about 7 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 (6 and 7 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 Isles market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $395K ($355 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 63 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 18% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
A small, canal-laced enclave in east Hollywood with boat access and proximity to the Intracoastal, where price reflects condition more than location and the current correction has opened room for patient buyers to negotiate.
Who Playland Isles is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking direct or near-canal waterfront access in Hollywood at a median price point who are comfortable evaluating older homes and negotiating on condition.
- Boaters willing to trade modern finishes and HOA amenities for dock space and Intracoastal proximity in a quiet, low-density setting.
- Investors or renovators who see value in acquiring water-access property during a price correction and have the appetite to improve and hold or flip.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need turnkey, recently updated interiors and aren't prepared to budget for deferred maintenance or cosmetic renovations.
- Anyone expecting community pools, fitness centers, or managed amenities—the neighborhood offers none of that infrastructure.
- Impatient buyers who want to close in thirty days or less in a competitive environment; this market rewards patience and due diligence, not speed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($395K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($480K) IS the -17.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (6 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.
The Playland Isles buying strategy.
If we were buying in Playland Isles today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Isles.
What the market posture means now
Playland Isles sits along a network of finger canals off the Intracoastal Waterway, and most homes either have direct water access or are a short walk from it. The appeal is straightforward: older Florida housing stock, many with docks, in a neighborhood that feels residential and quiet despite being minutes from Hollywood Beach and U.S. 1. You're not buying resort finishes or HOA pools here; you're buying water access and an East Hollywood location at a price point that reflects the age and condition of the housing stock.
The market today is a buyer's market by every measure that matters. The median close is over two months, inventory is limited but not competitive, and the year-over-year price decline means sellers who haven't adjusted expectations are simply not closing. The homes that do move are either renovated, priced below median, or both. If you come in hoping for turnkey at this price per foot, you'll be disappointed—but if you can handle updates or negotiate on condition, the current posture gives you leverage you didn't have a year ago.
There are no community amenities captured in MLS data—no clubhouse, no pool, no tennis. What you get is the canal system, the docks, and proximity to the beach and Intracoastal dining and recreation. For some buyers, that's exactly enough. For others expecting a managed, amenity-rich community, this will feel bare.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Playland Isles. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Playland Isles requires an agent who knows how to price condition, not just location. We'll walk every comparable with you, explain why one closed and another didn't, and help you structure an offer that reflects deferred maintenance, canal footage, and dock condition—not just the address. In a slow market with older inventory, inspection negotiation is where deals are won or lost, and we'll make sure you go in with your eyes open and your offer structured to close.
Playland Isles in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2001 (92 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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