Sunrise Key in Fort Lauderdale

Sunrise Key Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

A private gated island of waterfront estates in East Fort Lauderdale with deep-water docks.

Private gated islandDeep-water docksSingle gated entry
Live Market Pulse
51/100
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
$21.75M
Median Price
4mo
Supply
42days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$1893/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Sunrise Key is a private, gated residential island in East Fort Lauderdale, roughly 75 waterfront estates on a 34-acre island with a single gated entry and deep-water access off the Middle River and Intracoastal. The read is exclusive island living for boaters: Mediterranean mansions and contemporary new builds with private docks suitable for large boats, no through-traffic, and quick access to the Galleria and the beach. The buy turns on the frontage and dockage, the seawall, an honest read of the estate, and confirming the island HOA and access."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Sunrise Key market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $21.8M ($1893 per sq ft), with homes averaging 42 days on market and 4.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 3 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Sunrise Key is a private, gated residential island on the Intracoastal Waterway in East Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33304), Broward County, accessed via a single gated entry on Sunrise Key Boulevard (Sunrise Key profiles).

The 34-acre island has 75-plus homes ranging from Mediterranean-style mansions to contemporary new constructions, all multimillion-dollar waterfront estates with private docks and deep-water access suitable for large boats.

Free from through-traffic, the island offers privacy and seclusion, with direct Middle River deep-water access for boating and quick access to the Galleria Mall and Fort Lauderdale Beach; homes feature high-end finishes, elevators, wine cellars, and resort-style pools.

Because these are island waterfront estates, value turns on the frontage and dockage, the seawall and condition, and the island HOA and access. Confirm the dock and route for your vessel, read the seawall and the estate, and confirm the HOA before you offer.

Best for

  • Boaters who want a private gated island with deep-water docks for large boats
  • Buyers who want a secluded, no-through-traffic waterfront estate near the Galleria and beach
  • Buyers who will read the frontage, seawall, and a waterfront estate honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking an attainable price or a low carrying cost
  • Buyers who want an inland or non-waterfront home
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite waterfront insurance, seawall, and dock costs

How Sunrise Key is performing right now

51/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4Months of supplytight
42Median days on marketdays
0 : 1Under contract vs for salestrong demand
3Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
-16%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 Sunrise Key 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 Sunrise Key buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Sunrise Key

Live MLS inventory for Sunrise Key. 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 Sunrise Key listings as of 2026-06-15, 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.

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The takeaway

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

Galleria Mall / Sunrise Blvd~5 min · shopping and dining, approximate
Fort Lauderdale beach~5 to 10 min · east
Las Olas Boulevard~10 min · south
Downtown Fort Lauderdale~10 min · south
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l (FLL)~20 min · south
Ocean inlet (boating)By boat, varies · Middle River deep-water access, confirm route

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
Sunrise Key (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

Sunrise Key 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 Sunrise Key address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Sunrise Key, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Sunrise Key

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a private gated island of deep-water estates with a single entry and no through-traffic, an extremely scarce product. The watch items are the frontage and dockage, the seawall, waterfront insurance, and the estate.

Private gated island with deep-water docks

BullishA 34-acre private island with a single gated entry and deep-water docks for large boats is extraordinarily scarce and supports trophy value; confirm the dock and route. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Private gated island with deep-water docks

Mediterranean-to-contemporary estates

NeutralHomes range from older mansions to new construction, so condition and vintage vary; read the specific estate. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Mediterranean-to-contemporary estates

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 Sunrise Key, 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. Established
    Community

    Private gated island of 75-plus waterfront estates

    Sunrise Key is a private gated 34-acre island in East Fort Lauderdale with 75-plus waterfront estates, a single gated entry, private docks, and deep-water Middle River access, near the Galleria and the beach (community profiles). Treat figures as reported and confirm. Why it matters: The private island and deep-water docks are the value; read the frontage, the seawall, and the estate. 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 Sunrise Key, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the frontage and dockage, the canal depth, the dock, and the deep-water route to the ocean for your vessel.

2

Inspect the seawall and dock, not just the house, since they are major waterfront line items.

3

Confirm the island HOA and access, the dues, the gated-entry arrangement, and any rules.

4

Read the estate's condition and vintage, since stock ranges from older mansions to new builds, and get a waterfront insurance quote.

5

Comp within Sunrise Key, since this is a thin island market that does not compare to mainland streets.

Best Buy
An estate with strong deep-water frontage and dockage for your vessel, a sound seawall, and a defensible condition read.
Biggest Risk
A failing seawall, limited deep-water access, or uninsurable systems on a bespoke estate you did not price.
Best Lot
Maximum deep-water frontage and the best dock and water views command the highest premiums.
Smart Timing
Confirm the dockage, the seawall, the island HOA, and insurance before you write.
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

Sunrise Key is a private, gated 34-acre residential island in East Fort Lauderdale (33304) on the Intracoastal, with a single gated entry on Sunrise Key Boulevard and 75-plus multimillion-dollar waterfront estates, from Mediterranean mansions to contemporary new builds, all with private docks and deep-water Middle River access for large boats. Carrying costs are waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock, condition, and an island HOA; confirm all. It is near the Galleria and the beach and zoned to Broward County Public Schools by address; verify with the district.

The takeaway

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

Entry: mansions to update
$4.90M to $21.75M

Even the lower end here is trophy island waterfront; older mansions to update still command Sunrise Key pricing. Confirm the seawall and insurance before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated waterfront estates
$21.75M to $22.35M

The core is updated waterfront estates with strong dockage. Frontage, access, and condition separate these in a thin market.

Most inventory
High: contemporary new builds
$22.35M to $22.35M

The top end is contemporary new construction with maximum frontage. These trade on the frontage, the dockage, and the finish.

Strongest resale

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

$4.90M to $21.75M
Entry: mansions to update
Even the lower end here is trophy island waterfront; older mansions to update still command Sunrise Key pricing. Confirm the seawall and insurance before assuming value.
$21.75M to $22.35M
Mid: updated waterfront estates
The core is updated waterfront estates with strong dockage. Frontage, access, and condition separate these in a thin market.
$22.35M to $22.35M
High: contemporary new builds
The top end is contemporary new construction with maximum frontage. These trade on the frontage, the dockage, and the finish.

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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Sunrise Key

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 private island, the single gated entry, and the deep-water docks are priced into every Sunrise Key listing. The deal is won on the frontage, the dockage, the seawall, and the estate, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.8A · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.9/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency9.2/10
Long-Term Defensibility9.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.0/10

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 Sunrise Key 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
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. 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
  • Maximum deep-water frontage and dockage command the top premium.
  • The seawall and dock drive value alongside the frontage.
  • A private island is irreplaceable; comp within it.

On a private island like Sunrise Key, the deep-water frontage and dockage set value alongside the seawall and the estate. Maximum frontage with strong dockage and the best water views commands the highest premium. Compare an estate only within Sunrise Key, and read the dockage and seawall before the finishes.

Sunrise Key in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want a private gated island with deep-water docks for large boats in East Fort Lauderdale.
Strong onA 34-acre private island, a single gated entry, no through-traffic, and deep-water access near the Galleria and beach.
WatchThe seawall and dock, the frontage and deep-water access, waterfront insurance, the island HOA, and the estate's condition.
Not forBuyers seeking an attainable price, an inland home, or a low carrying cost.
The edgeA private gated island is irreplaceable, so the right dockage and a well-read estate is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • A private gated island with an HOA funding the single entry.
  • Deep-water docks suitable for large boats.
  • Carrying costs are insurance, seawall, and condition.
  • Confirm the dock and deep-water route for your vessel.
  • Comp within Sunrise Key, a thin island market.

Sunrise Key is a private gated island with an HOA that funds the single gated entry and island common areas; treat any figure as reported and confirm the current dues, the gated-entry arrangement, the reserves (including seawall and docks), and any assessment before you offer.

The HOA generally covers the gated entry and island common areas; confirm exactly what is included and the dock and seawall responsibilities.

There is no club; the draw is the private island, deep-water docks, and Middle River access. Confirm dock specifications and any city marine rules for the specific estate.

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 Sunrise Key, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sunrise Key, 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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Sunrise Key Market Scorecard

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Sunrise Key is currently a buyer-leaning market (limited data). About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $5,395,000, and homes go under contract in about 42 days.

4.0
Months supply
$5,395,000
Median list
$21,750,000
Median sold
$1893
Per sqft
42
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33304 ZIP is $603,380, about 42.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Where is Sunrise Key?
It is a private, gated residential island in East Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33304), on the Intracoastal off the Middle River, accessed via a single gated entry on Sunrise Key Boulevard, near the Galleria and the beach.
Is Sunrise Key gated?
Yes, it is a private gated island with a single gated entry and no through-traffic, offering privacy and seclusion.
Does Sunrise Key have deep-water access?
Yes, the estates have private docks with deep-water Middle River access suitable for large boats. Confirm the dock and route for your vessel.
What kinds of homes are on Sunrise Key?
Multimillion-dollar waterfront estates ranging from Mediterranean-style mansions to contemporary new constructions, with high-end finishes, elevators, wine cellars, and pools.
How many homes are on Sunrise Key?
75-plus homes on the 34-acre island.
What are the costs on Sunrise Key?
An island HOA funding the gated entry plus waterfront carrying costs (insurance, seawall, dock). Treat figures as reported and confirm the dues and the full picture for the specific estate.
What schools serve Sunrise Key?
It is zoned to Broward County Public Schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.
Is Sunrise Key a good investment?
A private gated island with deep-water docks is an irreplaceable, scarce market that supports trophy value, but it is a thin market. Read the frontage, the seawall, and the estate, and run the full carrying cost before deciding.
How far is Sunrise Key from the beach?
Fort Lauderdale beach is roughly 5 to 10 minutes east, with the Galleria a few minutes away. Times are approximate.
What should I check on a Sunrise Key estate?
The deep-water frontage and dock capacity, the route to the ocean, the seawall, a waterfront insurance quote, the island HOA, and the estate's systems.
Is there a club on Sunrise Key?
No, the draw is the private island, the deep-water docks, and the seclusion rather than a club. Confirm the HOA and any island rules.
Should I use the listing agent to buy on Sunrise Key?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a private-island deep-water estate where frontage and dockage swing value, having your own representation to read the water and the estate is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want a private gated island with deep-water docks for large boatsExcellent fit
You want a secluded, no-through-traffic waterfront estate near the Galleria and beachExcellent fit
You will read the frontage, seawall, and a waterfront estate honestlyExcellent fit
You are seeking an attainable price or a low carrying costProbably not
You want an inland or non-waterfront homeProbably not
You will not underwrite waterfront insurance, seawall, and dock costsProbably not

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