Seminole Forest
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Seminole Forest is trading at a median of $310,000 and $254/sq ft—well below Fort Lauderdale's coastal and core averages. That price point reflects the interior Broward location and the age and condition mix typical of established neighborhoods without master-planned amenities. Buyers here are paying for location access and entry price, not resort-style community features.
The market is moving fast: median time on market is four days, and we recorded three closings in the most recent window. That pace tells you inventory is lean and anything priced right disappears immediately. Sellers have leverage in the negotiation, but only if the home shows well and hits the pricing window accurately.
The 60-Second Overview
Seminole Forest market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $310K ($254 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 4 days on market for closed sales.
Seminole Forest is an established Fort Lauderdale neighborhood with no identified community amenities, where the median sale price sits at $310,000 and homes move in a matter of days when condition and price align.
Who Seminole Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget near the median who prioritize Fort Lauderdale location over community extras and are prepared to evaluate each home individually.
- Investors comfortable analyzing condition trade-offs and who can close quickly in a fast-moving market.
- First-time buyers seeking an entry point in Broward County who understand that speed and inspection rigor are both essential in a four-day median environment.
Probably not for
- Buyers who expect clubhouse, pool, or other shared amenity infrastructure as part of the community package.
- Anyone requiring a long due-diligence or financing window; this market rewards those who can move in days, not weeks.
- Buyers seeking turnkey uniformity or a master-planned aesthetic; Seminole Forest's appeal is price and access, not curation or consistent curb appeal.
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 ($310K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (3 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 Seminole Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Seminole Forest 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 Seminole Forest.
What drives the number
The $310,000 median reflects a market segment defined by location and accessibility rather than shared amenities or community infrastructure. Seminole Forest offers Fort Lauderdale access without the coastal premium, and that value proposition is consistent across the neighborhood's sales activity.
With a median of four days on market, this is a velocity market—not a browsing market. Buyers who wait to see more options often find themselves outpaced. The three closings in our snapshot window indicate steady but measured turnover; inventory is not flooding in, and what does come available is claimed quickly. Condition matters enormously at this price point, and the difference between a clean, move-in ready home and one needing work can be the difference between multiple offers in days and a longer, quieter listing period.
The per-square-foot median of $254 is a useful benchmark for comparing individual listings, but remember that older neighborhoods can show wide variation in finishes, layouts, and deferred maintenance. Two homes of identical size can command very different prices depending on updates, lot position, and how they present. The headline number is the starting point for analysis, not the ceiling or the floor.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Seminole Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a four-day market, the difference between seeing a listing first and seeing it third is often the difference between winning and losing. Momentum's hyperlocal MLS monitoring and same-day showing coordination give buyers the time advantage they need. For sellers, we price with the data that actually closed—not aspiration—and we know how to stage and position an older-stock home so it moves in days, not weeks. We will also tell you when a property needs work before it goes live, because in a tight inventory environment, first impressions are the only impressions.
Seminole Forest in 15 seconds.
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Recent Developments in Seminole Forest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Seminole Forest, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Construction Starts on 376-Unit 'The Cove' at 1055 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale
Affiliated Development has started construction on The Cove, an eight-story, 376-unit apartment building at 1055 North Federal Highway on the former Link hotel site. About 206 of the units are designated workforce housing under the Live Local Act, backed by a 74 million dollar construction loan from Pacific Life. Move-in is anticipated in spring 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large workforce-oriented rental supply along the North Federal Highway corridor and redevelops a former hotel parcel into housing. The project is about 3 miles east of Seminole Forest, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
$54 Million Pre-Construction Loan Secured for ODA-Designed Skyscrapers in Fort Lauderdale
Dependable Equities secured a 54 million dollar pre-construction loan from CDK Capital for two ODA-designed towers south of the New River near Las Olas Boulevard, at 101 Southeast 7th Street and 633 Southeast 3rd Avenue. The towers would rise about 557 and 563 feet with roughly 1,460 condominium and multifamily residences and about 14,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2028.
What it may mean for the marketPositions two high-rise residential towers and ground-floor commercial space for the downtown Fort Lauderdale market south of the New River. The project is about 4 miles southeast of Seminole Forest, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Feldman Equities, Greystar Fort Lauderdale Apartments OK'd
Fort Lauderdale approved a rezoning allowing Feldman Equities and Greystar to build 310 apartments at the Pinnacle Corporate Park at 500 Northwest 62nd Street in the Cypress Creek area. The plan includes four five-story residential buildings, 2,800 square feet of commercial space and a five-story parking garage, with 46 units restricted to households earning up to 120 percent of area median income for 30 years. Existing office buildings on the site will remain.
What it may mean for the marketBrings residential density and workforce-priced units to a heavily commercialized Cypress Creek office area under the new Uptown Urban District designation. The site is about 3 miles northeast of Seminole Forest.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Tavistock Development to Expand Pier Sixty-Six
Tavistock Development is advancing an eight-acre second phase of Pier Sixty-Six along Southeast 17th Street, with four mixed-use buildings each rising about 270 feet and 339 residential units. Plans include roughly 185,600 square feet of commercial space with retail, restaurant, grocery and office uses, a waterfront promenade and expanded marina facilities. The project is expected to enter the city development review process in the coming months.
What it may mean for the marketExpands a waterfront mixed-use district with new housing, retail and marina infrastructure along the 17th Street corridor. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Seminole Forest, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Integra Wins Approval for Fort Lauderdale Beach Development Again
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved an amended development permit for Integra Solutions' Sereno project at 2901 East 9th Court, raising the condominium count from 76 to 88 and adding 113 hotel rooms in a 14-story structure. It is the third iteration of the plan since initial approval four years earlier. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval in March.
What it may mean for the marketAdds condominium and hotel supply to the Fort Lauderdale beach area through a revised and expanded approved plan. The project is about 5 miles east of Seminole Forest, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Fort Lauderdale Advances Opus at 701 Condominium Development
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted unanimously to approve Opus at 701, a 13-story, 54-unit waterfront condominium at 632 and 701 Bayshore Drive. The site plan replaces the former Manhattan Tower hotel and a 56-year-old apartment building on a 0.78-acre parcel. The project includes 114 parking spaces and amenities such as a fitness center, spa and waterfront pool.
What it may mean for the marketRedevelops an older hotel and apartment parcel into a new waterfront condominium supply in the Fort Lauderdale beach area. The project is about 5 miles east of Seminole Forest, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal
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.
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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 2010 (29 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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