Tamarac Lakes
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Tamarac Lakes Second Sec in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the most recent in September 2026. Across Fort Lauderdale as a whole, 521 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $500,000, 58 median days on market, with 2,450 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,920 ($9,090 with the full homestead exemption).
Tamarac Lakes Second Sec sits in Fort Lauderdale's western residential corridor, a modest single-family neighborhood developed decades ago with minimal recorded amenities. The market here is condition-driven: updated homes command a premium, while original-finish properties trade at sharp discounts. Without pool, clubhouse, or structured HOA amenities in the current listings, value turns entirely on individual lot location, renovation quality, and proximity to neighborhood schools and commercial arteries.
With only one recorded closing in the trailing twelve months, liquidity is thin. Sellers face longer marketing windows and should price conservatively; buyers enjoy negotiating room but must accept that comps are sparse and appraisals may lag. This is a neighborhood for someone who wants Fort Lauderdale access without resort-style extras, where sweat equity and patience matter more than turnkey convenience.
Figures in this note are as of July 16, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tamarac Lakes 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
Tamarac Lakes Second Sec is a quiet, low-amenity Fort Lauderdale subdivision with sparse transaction activity and pricing that hinges on individual home condition rather than community features.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 191 homes in Tamarac Lakes that have changed hands since 2002, built between 1964 and 2003 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 981 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout; 99% 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 Tamarac Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Renovation-ready buyers with contractor relationships and cash reserves who see value in sweat equity and patient timelines
- Cost-conscious Fort Lauderdale occupants who prefer low monthly overhead and autonomy over structured amenities
- Long-horizon investors willing to buy below replacement cost, improve methodically, and hold through sparse comp periods
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a vibrant resale market, abundant recent comps, and predictable sixty-day closings
- Anyone expecting resort-style pools, fitness centers, clubhouses, or active HOA social calendars
- Turnkey-only buyers who lack time, budget, or appetite for deferred maintenance and phased improvements
The market around Tamarac Lakes
Tamarac Lakes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33309, 298 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,784 homes are active and 2,812 pending (16% under contract).
In ZIP 33309 (Fort Lauderdale), 38 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $369K ($337/sq ft), with a median 63 days on market. Right now 26 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 8.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33309 housing market and the Broward County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tamarac Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Tamarac Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tamarac Lakes 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 Tamarac Lakes.
What actually sets the price
In a neighborhood with no identified community amenities—no pool, no clubhouse, no gate—the entire valuation equation rests on the bones and updates of the individual house. Roof age, HVAC, kitchen and bath finishes, flooring, and landscaping drive every negotiation. Buyers shopping here are effectively buying a lot and four walls, then penciling renovation costs against comparable homes that have already been refreshed.
Location within the subdivision matters: corner lots, homes backing to green space or away from through-traffic, and properties nearest good elementary attendance zones command modest premiums. But without structured amenities to anchor value, the spread between the best and worst homes on the same street can be wide. Appraisers lean heavily on the few recent sales, so both buyers and sellers should expect conservative valuations and longer closing timelines when comps are months old.
The trade-off is affordability and autonomy. You are not paying monthly dues for a pool you may never use, and you are not subject to architectural-review delays. For someone willing to manage their own maintenance and improvements, Tamarac Lakes Second Sec offers straightforward ownership in a Fort Lauderdale ZIP code—just understand that resale speed will mirror the community's historic pace, and marketing will require realistic pricing and patience.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tamarac Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin-market neighborhoods demand broker expertise in creative comping, pre-listing preparation, and managing buyer expectations when appraisals lag. Momentum's analysts build valuation models from adjacent subdivisions and recent renovation costs, so you price correctly the first time. We connect sellers with vetted contractors for cost-effective updates that move needles, and we counsel buyers on inspection red-flags and realistic repair budgets before they write an offer. In a community with sparse closings, our network and market intelligence replace the safety of volume—you get honest advice on whether to list now or wait, and whether a particular property justifies its ask.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-11-06 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (1 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.
Recent Developments in Tamarac Lakes Second Sec
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tamarac Lakes Second Sec, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Market
Broward September sales fall 9.7% as active listings drop 14% and condo median slides to $235,000
Miami Realtors reported Broward total home sales of 1,825 in September 2026, down 9.7% from a year earlier. The single-family median rose 2.4% to $641,500 while the condo median fell 14.6% to $235,000. Active listings fell 14% to 13,933, leaving 4.2 months of supply for single-family homes and 10.2 for condos, with mortgage rates at 7.46%.
What it may mean for the marketSingle-family inventory remains comparatively tight while condo supply is deep, so buyers in Broward face very different conditions depending on property type. The site is about 12 miles west of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec.
Source: Miami Realtors - October 2026Market
Broward industrial construction pipeline falls to about 994K SF as vacancy holds at 7.5%
Colliers third-quarter 2026 data cited by Bisnow shows Broward's industrial construction pipeline shrank to roughly 994K SF from 1.4M SF, with vacancy near 7.5% and positive absorption. FRP Holdings is planning a 300K SF logistics center in Southwest Ranches. Developers across South Florida cite high build costs relative to current rents.
What it may mean for the marketFewer new warehouse deliveries may tighten industrial space for local employers, while the planned Southwest Ranches logistics center points to some continued distribution-sector jobs in western Broward. The site is about 2 miles west of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec.
Source: Bisnow - October 2026Infrastructure
Broward Transit plans study of $1 billion light rail linking airport, Port Everglades and convention center
Broward County Transit plans to procure a Project Development and Environment study and preliminary engineering for a light-rail line costing just over $1 billion. It would connect Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades and the convention center as part of the $4.3 billion PREMO plan. No construction timeline has been published.
What it may mean for the marketIf built, the line would improve transit access between the airport, seaport and convention center. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec.
Source: Hoodline - September 2026Development
El-Ad National Properties renames $1 billion Davie project The Plaza Davie District
The first building at 4820 Park Way has topped out with 288 units, with Phase One targeted for early 2027. The three-phase project would total about 1,292 rental residences and 36,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space. Cost is reported at $1 billion.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds rental inventory and walkable retail and dining in central Davie. The site is about 6 miles southwest of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec.
Source: Florida YIMBY - September 2026Infrastructure
JetBlue adds 14 nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Eight routes launched in July 2026, including Chicago, Houston and Nashville, and six more are scheduled from October through November, including Barranquilla, Cali, Columbus, Indianapolis and San Diego. JetBlue ran nearly 130 daily departures at FLL in summer 2026 and expects more than 150 by year end.
What it may mean for the marketMore nonstop service expands travel options and airport-related activity for residents of Broward County. The site is about 7 miles southeast of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec.
Source: Nomad Lawyer - August 2026Development
Broward County seeks land use change for 154-acre mixed-use district around Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise
Broward County submitted an application to the city of Sunrise to change the land use designation of a 154-acre site, much of it the arena parking lot. The concept includes about 1,400 multifamily units (15 percent affordable), 300,000 square feet of commercial space, 1.6 million square feet of office or educational space, 600 hotel rooms and about 10 acres of public space. Sunrise commissioners must act first, and an adoption hearing would likely follow within six months.
What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the plan would add housing supply, office and hotel space and retail access in west-central Broward over a multi-year buildout. The site is about 7 miles west of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec.
Source: The Hockey News
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.
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