Sunset Isles
Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL

Sunset Isles is a small barrier-island enclave in Hollywood where canal-front and near-beach homes command a premium for location over newness. The market here moves at a deliberate pace, with price driven by water access and condition rather than community amenities.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 73 homes in Sunset Isles that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1958 and 2024 (median 1968), with a median living area of about 1,774 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.

County records show 50 qualified sales in Sunset Isles across 2024–2025 (39 in 2024, 11 in 2025), median $460,000 — 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.

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

In ZIP 33020, 390 homes are on the market and 10% are under contract — a slower corner of Hollywood.

Across Broward County, 14,784 homes are active and 2,812 pending (16% under contract).

In ZIP 33020 (Hollywood), 31 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $427K ($303/sq ft), with a median 84 days on market. Right now 20 active and 4 pending listings put supply at about 7.7 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33020 housing market and the Broward County market.

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

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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sunset Isles listings and can change; always confirm with Broward County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Sunset Isles address.

Sunset Isles occupies a narrow slice of Hollywood's barrier island, bounded by water on multiple sides. Many homes have canal frontage with dock access; others are a block or two from the beach. The appeal is entirely locational—this is not a master-planned community with pools, clubhouses, or gated entries. You're buying proximity to the ocean, the Intracoastal, and the character of old Florida beach living.

The housing stock is a mix of mid-century originals and newer rebuilds. Condition varies widely, and that variance shows up in price per square foot more than in any other beach neighborhood. A renovated canal-front home will command a significant premium over an unrenovated interior lot, even at the same square footage. The $730K median reflects this range; expect to see both gut-renovation candidates and move-in-ready properties in the active inventory.

With a 43-day median time on market and modest transaction volume, this is a selective market. Waterfront listings that show well tend to move faster; older homes on interior lots can linger if priced aggressively. The 12.3% year-over-year gain mirrors the broader Hollywood beach trend, but Sunset Isles remains a discoverable pocket rather than a marquee name. That keeps it quieter and less transient than some of the larger condo corridors to the south.

Sunset Isles rewards local knowledge. Water rights, seawall condition, flood-zone nuances, and the difference between a canal lot with ocean access and one without—all of it matters, and none of it shows up in photos. We walk the blocks, know the comp spread, and will tell you when a listing is priced for hope rather than condition. If you're comparing this enclave to other Hollywood beach pockets or weighing a renovation project against a turnkey buy, we'll map the tradeoffs with data, not sales talk.