Playland Isles
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 118 closed sales in Playland Isles 37-14 B in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2006, the most recent in August 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $315,000 to $525,000 (median $415,000), on homes of 900 to 1,935 sq ft. Across Fort Lauderdale as a whole, 1,976 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $477,500, 74 median days on market, with 946 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,230 ($7,400 with the full homestead exemption).
Playland Isles is a pocket-sized subdivision within Fort Lauderdale's beach corridor, close enough to the ocean to matter but not on the sand. This is mid-century architecture in various states of upkeep. Price here is driven entirely by lot, location within the neighborhood grid, and condition—two otherwise identical floor plans can be tens of thousands apart based on whether the kitchen and baths have been touched in the last decade.
With only two closings in our window, there's no statistical trend to call. This is a thin market where each listing sits on its own merits. Buyers should expect wide variance in finishes and expect to negotiate on inspection. Sellers need realistic comps and a realistic timeline; there is no compression here to mask deferred maintenance.
The 60-Second Overview
A small, quiet Fort Lauderdale subdivision within reach of the beach but removed from its density, where prices depend less on address than on what's been updated inside the walls.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 156 homes in Playland Isles that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1955 and 1992 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,120 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Playland Isles is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking single-family detached living near Fort Lauderdale's beaches with renovation budget and patience for a thin market
- Those who value lot size and lower per-square-foot cost over modern finishes and resort-style community features
- Investors or owner-users comfortable evaluating condition and managing deferred maintenance as part of the purchase equation
Probably not for
- Buyers needing turnkey, move-in-ready homes with recent updates and no immediate capital expenditure
- Those expecting walkable beach access, resort amenities, or the conveniences of a newer master-planned community
- Anyone requiring deep inventory selection or quick closes—this is a market where timing depends on what happens to list, not statistical velocity
The market around Playland Isles
Playland Isles is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33314, 127 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,300 homes are active and 3,189 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33314 (Fort Lauderdale), 205 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $442K ($354/sq ft), up 1.2% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 63 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 5.9 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33314 housing market and the Broward County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Playland Isles specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Playland Isles 37-14 B, Fort Lauderdale
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Playland Isles
Live MLS inventory for Playland Isles. 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 Playland Isles listings as of 2026-09-26, 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.
Schools
- Broward County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Stirling · Elementary
- Attucks · Middle
- Hollywood Hills · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Playland Isles listings and can change; always confirm with Broward County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Playland Isles address.
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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 you're actually buying
Playland Isles sits in the Broward beach feed but delivers a residential, low-density feel—single-family homes on uniform lots, minimal through traffic, older tree canopy. The trade is simple: you give up newer construction, resort amenities, and the ability to walk to nightlife in exchange for more house per dollar and a slower block.
There are no community amenities tracked in current MLS data—no pool, no clubhouse, no gate. What you see on the lot is what you get. Access to the beach requires a car; access to shopping and dining along Federal Highway or A1A is quick but not walkable. This works for buyers who want detached living near the coast without paying for oceanfront land or HOA infrastructure.
Inventory moves individually here. Each home's story—roof age, HVAC, kitchen, flooring—determines whether it sits or sells. Buyers with renovation budgets or trade skills have an edge; those seeking turnkey beachside living will find better fits elsewhere in the feed.
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
Thin markets reward experience, not algorithms. Our team knows which condition issues are negotiating points and which are deal-killers, and we won't let you overpay for deferred maintenance or walk away from a solid house over cosmetic fixes. We comp across the broader Fort Lauderdale beach corridor to give you context the two-sale snapshot can't, and we'll tell you when another subdivision offers better value for your specific timeline and budget.
Playland Isles in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Playland Isles buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Playland Isles sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (118 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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Common questions about Playland Isles
Where is Playland Isles?
Playland Isles is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, ZIP 33314.
Are there homes for sale in Playland Isles right now?
Yes — 0 active and 1 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Playland Isles have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Playland Isles in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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