Southern Gardens
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 2,189 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $690,000 · 186 homes for sale in 33311 · Broward County homes for sale
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Photo via Beaches MLS
As of October 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Southern Gardens in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2006, the most recent in July 2026. 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 $9,470 ($8,640 with the full homestead exemption).
Southern Gardens is a small pocket of Fort Lauderdale, and with only a single closing in the current window there isn't enough recent transaction volume to draw a clean line on pricing. That thin data is itself the headline: what sells here tends to sell on its own terms, driven by the condition and specifics of the individual home rather than a deep bench of comparable sales.
For a buyer, that means you're negotiating against the merits of one property, not a crowded field, so due diligence on condition matters more than usual. For a seller, thin comps cut both ways: pricing takes real judgment, and a well-prepared home can stand out simply because there's little to measure it against.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Southern GardensHomes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Southern Gardens sits within the City of Fort Lauderdale in Broward County. No community amenities surface in current MLS listings, so the value proposition here is location and the homes themselves rather than shared facilities.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 14 homes in Southern Gardens that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1967 and 2005 (median 1970), with a median living area of about 1,407 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 Southern Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a Fort Lauderdale location over community facilities
- Buyers willing to do close condition due diligence on a single property
- Sellers who can prepare a home well and price it on its own merits
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a resort-style amenity package on site
- Buyers who rely on a large set of recent comps before committing
- Anyone needing a fast, high-turnover market to time an entry or exit
The market around Southern Gardens
Southern Gardens is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33311, 449 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,300 homes are active and 3,189 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33311 (Fort Lauderdale), 384 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $440K ($325/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 122 active and 54 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33311 housing market and the Broward County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Southern Gardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Southern Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Southern Gardens 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 Southern Gardens.
A thin-data corner of Fort Lauderdale
With just one closing in the recent window, Southern Gardens behaves like a low-volume market. There's no dependable rhythm of sales to lean on, which means both sides should treat each transaction as its own project — the price reflects the house, not a trend line.
There are no community amenities identified in current listings, so buyers weighing this area should focus on the individual property, the lot, and proximity to the wider Fort Lauderdale grid. If shared amenities are a priority, that's a reason to look elsewhere; if you want a stand-alone home and location within the city, that absence isn't a drawback.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Southern Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume pocket like Southern Gardens, the data won't do the work for you — pricing and negotiation come down to reading one home against very few comparables. That's exactly where local judgment earns its keep, and it's the part of the job we take seriously on both the buy and sell side.
Southern Gardens 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 Southern Gardens 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 Southern Gardens sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Southern Gardens, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (13 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 Southern Gardens
Where is Southern Gardens?
Southern Gardens is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, ZIP 33311.
Are there homes for sale in Southern Gardens right now?
No active listings inside Southern Gardens at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Southern Gardens have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Southern Gardens 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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