Stilwell Isles
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Stilwell Isles is a Fort Lauderdale waterfront subdivision organized into lettered blocks; the market here is driven by water access and home condition rather than community amenities or association profile.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 28 homes in Stilwell Isles that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1938 and 2020 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 5,981 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 6-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.

County records show 6 qualified sales in Stilwell Isles across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $4.70M — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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.

Stilwell Isles is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33301, 416 homes are on the market and 18% 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 33301 (Fort Lauderdale), 427 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $845K ($530/sq ft), up 2.4% year over year, with a median 84 days on market. Right now 219 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 8.3 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33301 housing market and the Broward County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Stilwell Isles specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Stilwell Isles sits in a quiet corner of Fort Lauderdale's broader waterfront grid. Homes here are on or near the water, many with direct Intracoastal or canal frontage, and the subdivision's naming convention—letter-suffixed blocks—reflects the way the original plat carved the land into discrete island parcels. There is no central amenity hub, no clubhouse, no gate; the draw is the water itself and the location convenience to beaches and downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Pricing in neighborhoods like this one tends to reflect lot position (water frontage, dock potential, view lines) and the home's renovation status more than comps in the traditional sense. A tear-down on deep water can command as much or more than a finished house one street back. Buyers here typically have watercraft, prioritize boat access, and understand that value lies in the dirt and the dock as much as the structure.

Because the subdivision is fragmented into small blocks and inventory turnover is irregular, the market does not operate on predictable seasonal rhythms. Listings appear when owners decide to move, and serious buyers monitor the area continuously rather than waiting for spring. If a well-positioned home comes available, expect quick interest from the local waterfront buyer pool; if it sits, condition or price is usually the reason.

The lack of association amenities keeps costs low but also means self-reliance: seawall maintenance, landscaping, hurricane prep, and dock upkeep are all owner responsibilities. This appeals to buyers who want control and privacy but can be a hurdle for those accustomed to turnkey HOA living.

Stilwell Isles requires an agent who understands waterfront fundamentals—dock permitting, seawall condition, flood-zone nuances, and how to value a lot independent of the house on it. Momentum's team knows Fort Lauderdale's canal and Intracoastal submarkets; we can walk a property and tell you honestly whether the water access justifies the ask, what renovation spend makes sense, and when to walk away. In low-inventory enclaves like this one, the right buy comes from being plugged into off-market channels and knowing which lots are worth waiting for. We do not oversell; we help you buy the right water, not just any water.

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