Tamarac Lakes
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 2,228 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $699,450 · 30 homes for sale in 33309 · Broward County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 47 closed sales in Tamarac Lakes Second Sec in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2012, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $324,900 to $340,000 (median $337,000), on homes of 864 to 1,037 sq ft. Across Fort Lauderdale as a whole, 1,976 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $477,500, 74 median days on market, with 2,341 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,690 ($5,860 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.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tamarac LakesHomes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 190 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, 293 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,300 homes are active and 3,189 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33309 (Fort Lauderdale), 219 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $476K ($379/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 55 days on market. Right now 52 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a balanced 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.
Tamarac Lakes in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (47 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 October 2026.
- 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 - August 2026Development
Two-tower Ombelle Fort Lauderdale starts construction at 300 NE 3rd Avenue
Sky Equity Group is building two 44-story towers with 754 residences on a two-acre downtown site it bought for $27 million in 2021. The developer plans to spend more than $50 million and is acting as general contractor, with ODA Architecture as architect. Completion is slated for 2028.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add several hundred downtown residences within walking distance of offices, dining and transit. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Feldman Equities, Greystar Fort Lauderdale Apartments OK'd
Fort Lauderdale approved a rezoning allowing Feldman Equities and Greystar to build 310 apartments at the Pinnacle Corporate Park at 500 Northwest 62nd Street in the Cypress Creek area. The plan includes four five-story residential buildings, 2,800 square feet of commercial space and a five-story parking garage, with 46 units restricted to households earning up to 120 percent of area median income for 30 years. Existing office buildings on the site will remain.
What it may mean for the marketBrings residential density and workforce-priced units to a heavily commercialized Cypress Creek office area under the new Uptown Urban District designation. The project is about 4 miles northeast of Tamarac Lakes Second Sec, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal
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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Where is Tamarac Lakes?
Tamarac Lakes is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, ZIP 33309.
Are there homes for sale in Tamarac Lakes right now?
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Does Tamarac Lakes have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tamarac Lakes in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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