Sterling Fifty-Six in Hollywood

Sterling Fifty-Six Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL

Hollywood · Broward County

A small, attainable condominium in central Hollywood, compact for-sale units in a low-rise building near the city's central corridors.

Attainable condosCentral HollywoodLow-rise building
Live Market Pulse
44/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$180K
Median Price
24mo
Supply
282days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$214/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Sterling Fifty-Six is a small, attainable condominium in central Hollywood, a low-rise building of compact for-sale units in the Playland area near North 58th Avenue. It is a condition-and-association buy at an accessible entry price: the unit's condition and the association's financial health drive value more than the headline number. The read is to confirm the monthly maintenance fee and what it covers, review the reserve study and any special assessment under Florida's tightened condo rules, check purchase-approval and leasing rules, and comp within the building. The durable draw is an attainable, central Hollywood location. This is a small association, so the financials and rules matter even more. Confirm the specifics for a given unit."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sterling Fifty-Six market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $180K ($214 per sq ft), with homes averaging 282 days on market and 24.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 1 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Sterling Fifty-Six is a small condominium community in central Hollywood (ZIP 33021), Broward County, a low-rise building in the Playland area near North 58th Avenue, with for-sale units in an attainable price band.

Units are compact, commonly one and two bedrooms reported up to roughly 1,200 square feet, with open layouts, a patio or balcony, and off-street parking. Confirm the exact size, layout, and parking for a particular unit.

As a condominium with its own association, value turns on the unit's condition and the association's financial health. Reported monthly maintenance figures sit in the few-hundred-dollars range; confirm the current fee, what it covers, the reserve position, and any special assessment for the specific unit.

The location offers a central Hollywood setting near the city's corridors, shopping, and access toward the beach and the airport. This guide reflects the community's general character, so confirm the unit type, the association's approval and leasing rules, and the financials for a specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an attainable, central Hollywood condo
  • First-time buyers or downsizers comfortable with condo living
  • Buyers who will review a small association's reserves and fee carefully
  • Buyers who value a central location near Hollywood's corridors

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a single-family home with a private yard
  • Buyers who want new construction or resort-scale amenities
  • Buyers unwilling to review condo association financials and rules
  • Buyers who need large square footage or waterfront

How Sterling Fifty-Six is performing right now

44/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
24Months of supplytight
282Median days on marketdays
0 : 2Under contract vs for salestrong demand
1Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Sterling Fifty-Six listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Sterling Fifty-Six buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sterling Fifty-Six

Live MLS inventory for Sterling Fifty-Six. 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.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Hollywood city corridors~3 to 6 min · shopping and dining nearby
I-95 access~6 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Memorial Regional Hospital~6 to 10 min · Hollywood
Hollywood Beach~15 to 20 min · east
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l (FLL)~12 to 18 min · northeast
Downtown Hollywood~8 to 12 min · southeast

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Sterling Fifty-Six (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Sterling Fifty-Six is served by Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sterling Fifty-Six address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Sterling Fifty-Six, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Sterling Fifty-Six

Our read on what is being built around Sterling Fifty-Six, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is steady demand for attainable, central Hollywood condos, where the unit's condition and the small association's financial health drive value. The watch items are the maintenance fee, the reserve position under Florida's condo rules, and any special assessment.

Attainable central Hollywood entry

BullishA small, attainable condo provides an accessible entry into central Hollywood, supporting steady, value-oriented demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Attainable central Hollywood entry

Central, well-connected location

BullishProximity to Hollywood's corridors, I-95, the hospital, the beach, and the airport supports the location's convenience. impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Central, well-connected location

Small association under condo reserve rules

NeutralIn a small association, Florida's post-2024 reserve requirements make the fee and any special assessment especially important to review. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Small association under condo reserve rules

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sterling Fifty-Six, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. December 2024
    Regulation

    Florida condo reserve funding rules take effect

    Under Florida Senate Bill 4-D, after December 31, 2024 unit-owner-controlled condominium associations of qualifying buildings can no longer waive or underfund structural reserves identified in a reserve study, a change that has pushed maintenance fees and special assessments higher across many older Florida condo associations. Why it matters: In a small, older condo association, confirm the reserve study, current funding, and any special assessment before relying on the headline maintenance figure. Source

  2. Established community
    Overview

    Sterling Fifty-Six as a small central-Hollywood condo

    Available data describes Sterling Fifty-Six as a small condominium community in the Playland area of central Hollywood, with compact for-sale units in an attainable price band and a monthly maintenance fee. Why it matters: This reflects the community's general character; confirm the unit type, the maintenance fee and rules, the reserves, and the condition for a specific unit. Source

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.

If we were buying in Sterling Fifty-Six, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the maintenance fee and inclusions. Verify the monthly fee, exactly what it covers, and how it has trended for the specific unit.

2

Review the reserves and any assessment. Read the reserve study and budget under Florida's condo rules, and confirm any special assessment in a small association.

3

Check approval and leasing rules. Confirm purchase approval requirements and any leasing or pet restrictions before you offer.

4

Comp within the building. Price against the closest comparable unit in Sterling Fifty-Six, not a city-wide average.

5

Verify the school zoning by address. Confirm the exact assignment with Broward County Public Schools for a specific unit.

Best Buy
An updated unit in a well-funded association, priced to comparable in-building sales.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting an underfunded reserve or special assessment in a small association, or unit renovation.
Best Lot
Better-positioned and updated units hold value over dated, lower ones.
Smart Timing
Demand is steady for attainability and the central location; the association's financial health matters more than timing.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Sterling Fifty-Six is a small condominium community in the Playland area of central Hollywood, a low-rise building near North 58th Avenue with compact one- and two-bedroom for-sale units in an attainable price band, open layouts, a patio or balcony, and off-street parking. As a condominium with its own association, value turns on the unit's condition and the association's financial health, and in a small association the financials and rules carry extra weight. This guide reflects the community's general character; confirm the unit type, the monthly maintenance fee and inclusions, the reserve study and any special assessment under Florida's condo rules, the approval and leasing rules, and the school assignment by address for a specific unit before relying on them.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: original one-bedrooms
$180K to $180K

Smaller or original one-bedroom units, the most attainable way in. The cost to update drives value.

Lowest entry
Core: updated two-bedrooms
$180K to $180K

Renovated two-bedroom units with newer kitchens, baths, and finishes, the heart of the building. Condition sets where these land.

Most inventory
High: fully updated, best position
$180K to $180K

Fully updated units in the best positions, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives the premium.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$180K to $180K
Entry: original one-bedrooms
Smaller or original one-bedroom units, the most attainable way in. The cost to update drives value.
$180K to $180K
Core: updated two-bedrooms
Renovated two-bedroom units with newer kitchens, baths, and finishes, the heart of the building. Condition sets where these land.
$180K to $180K
High: fully updated, best position
Fully updated units in the best positions, the top of the local range. Move-in condition drives the premium.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Hollywood locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Sterling Fifty-Six

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The attainable, central Hollywood location is the draw. The deal is won or lost on the unit condition, the small association's financial health, and the fee.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.5B- · Buy Score
Resale Strength6.2/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility6.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Sterling Fifty-Six is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium

Fill = price per square foot; ring = by realized $/sqft per unit. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Updated units in well-funded associations hold value best
  • Unit condition and association health are the biggest swings
  • Confirm the fee, reserves, and any special assessment
  • The attainable, central Hollywood location is the durable draw
  • Comp within the building and confirm the rules

At Sterling Fifty-Six the value drivers are the unit's condition and the association's financial health, in a small, attainable condo community in central Hollywood. Updated units in well-funded associations hold value over dated ones in stressed budgets, and in a small association the financials carry extra weight. Because Florida's condo reserve rules have raised carrying-cost scrutiny, confirm the reserve study, the current fee, any special assessment, and the approval and leasing rules for the specific unit, and compare against the closest in-building sale rather than a city-wide average.

Sterling Fifty-Six in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an attainable, central Hollywood condo near the city's corridors.
Strong onAffordability, a central, well-connected location, and a low-maintenance condo lifestyle.
WatchThe maintenance fee, reserves, and any special assessment in a small association under Florida's condo rules.
Not forBuyers who want a single-family home with a yard, new construction, or large square footage.
The edgeAn attainable, updated unit in a well-funded small association is a durable value in a central location.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Small, attainable condo in central Hollywood
  • Compact one- and two-bedroom for-sale units
  • Confirm the maintenance fee, reserves, and any assessment
  • Small association, so the financials matter even more
  • Condition and association health drive value

As a condominium community, Sterling Fifty-Six charges a monthly maintenance fee, reported in the few-hundred-dollars range. Because this is a small association, confirm the current fee, what it covers, the reserve funding, and any special assessment carefully for the specific unit.

A condo maintenance fee here would typically cover building exterior and common-area upkeep, master insurance, and some utilities; confirm the exact inclusions for a specific unit. Recreation is the city's facilities and the beach nearby rather than large on-site amenities.

As a small low-rise building, on-site amenities are limited; the defining features are the attainable price and the central Hollywood location. Confirm any common facilities and parking for the specific unit.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Sterling Fifty-Six, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sterling Fifty-Six, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Sterling Fifty-Six Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Sterling Fifty-Six is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $217,500, and homes go under contract in about 282.5 days.

24.0
Months supply
$217,500
Median list
$180,000
Median sold
$214
Per sqft
282.5
Days on mkt
2/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33021 ZIP is $455,848, about 32.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sterling Fifty-Six a condo community?
Yes. It is a small condominium community in central Hollywood with compact for-sale units and its own association. Units are for sale; confirm the unit type and the association rules for a specific home.
What are the maintenance fees at Sterling Fifty-Six?
There is a monthly condo maintenance fee, reported in the few-hundred-dollars range. Confirm the current fee, what it covers, the reserve funding, and any special assessment for the specific unit before buying.
How big are the units?
Units are compact, commonly one and two bedrooms reported up to roughly 1,200 square feet, with a patio or balcony and off-street parking. Confirm the exact size and layout for a specific unit.
Are there approval or leasing rules?
Condo communities commonly require purchase approval and may set leasing and pet restrictions. Confirm the current rules with the association before you offer.
Do Florida's condo reserve rules affect this community?
They can. Florida's post-2024 rules limit waiving or underfunding structural reserves for qualifying buildings, which can raise fees and assessments, and in a small association the effect can be concentrated. Review the reserve study and any assessment for the association.
What schools serve Sterling Fifty-Six?
The community is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Should I worry about unit condition?
Read it closely. On established condos, confirm the interior condition and updates and budget accordingly, separate from the association's building items.
Is there a CDD fee?
Confirm whether any CDD or special assessment applies as a matter of course, separate from the regular maintenance fee.
Is Sterling Fifty-Six affordable?
It is an attainable, value-oriented condo community, though prices move with the market; confirm current pricing for a specific unit.
Is Sterling Fifty-Six a good investment?
An attainable condo in a central Hollywood location supports steady demand, with value turning on the unit's condition and the small association's financial health. This is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Because the unit's condition and the association's financials drive value, having your own representation to read the unit, the comps, and the budget is the highest-leverage decision you make.
What is the area like?
It is a small, attainable condo community in central Hollywood, convenient to the city's corridors, I-95, the hospital, the beach, and the airport.
How is the commute?
It is central in Hollywood, a short drive to I-95 and the city's corridors, with the beach, downtown Hollywood, and the airport within reach.
You want an attainable, central Hollywood condoExcellent fit
You are a first-time buyer or downsizer comfortable with condo livingExcellent fit
You will review a small association's reserves and fee carefullyExcellent fit
You value a central location near Hollywood's corridorsExcellent fit
You will confirm the unit type, rules, and conditionExcellent fit
You want a single-family home with a private yardProbably not
You want new construction or resort-scale amenitiesProbably not
You are unwilling to review condo financials and rulesProbably not
You need large square footage or waterfrontProbably not
You want extensive on-site recreationProbably not

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