Vanguard
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 2,192 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $688,900 · 422 homes for sale in 33304 · Broward County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of October 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Vanguard in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2006, the most recent in April 2022. 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 946 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,470 ($8,640 with the full homestead exemption).
The honest starting point on Vanguard is that the current MLS snapshot is thin. There is no median price to anchor to and no amenity set to price against, so anyone quoting you a hard number for this community right now is reaching beyond what the data supports.
For a buyer, that means value here gets set at the individual-listing level — condition, exact location within Fort Lauderdale, and how a specific unit or home shows against the broader Broward beaches market. For a seller, it means pricing has to be built from live comparables rather than a community track record, and expectations should stay flexible until fresh listings and closings fill in the picture.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside VanguardHomes 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
Vanguard sits inside Fort Lauderdale's Broward beaches submarket, but the current listing data is too limited to characterize it as a distinct, amenity-driven community — it is best understood right now through the individual properties that come available.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 12 homes in Vanguard that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1971 and 2019 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 2,085 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout. 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 Vanguard is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who prioritize Fort Lauderdale beaches location over on-site community amenities
- Value-focused buyers willing to underwrite a single property against nearby comparables
- Sellers who want a comp-driven pricing strategy rather than a fixed community benchmark
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a documented, amenity-driven community profile before committing
- Buyers who want a clear median price and deep listing history to guide an offer
- Sellers expecting a proven community-wide price premium to carry the sale
The market around Vanguard
Vanguard is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33304, 477 homes are on the market and 12% 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 33304 (Fort Lauderdale), 414 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $860K ($586/sq ft), up 0.2% year over year, with a median 84 days on market. Right now 194 active and 33 pending listings put supply at about 7.8 months — a soft market. See the live ZIP 33304 housing market and the Broward County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Vanguard specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Vanguard by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Vanguard subdivision: 7 homes on record; built 1971–2019; typical size about 1,716 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 57%, townhome 42%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | $289,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | $150,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | $160,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | $422,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | $547,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $1,050,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $1,050,000 on 2022-04-22.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Vanguard, Fort Lauderdale
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Vanguard buying strategy.
If we were buying in Vanguard 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 Vanguard.
A data-light corner of the beaches feed
No community amenities surface in the current MLS listings for Vanguard, and there is no median price on record in this snapshot. That is not a knock on the location — it is a signal that the market here is either quiet or too small to generate a reliable pattern at the moment.
The practical read: treat Vanguard as part of the wider Fort Lauderdale beaches picture rather than a self-contained community with its own price story. Underwriting should lean on nearby comparables and on the specifics of whatever comes to market, not on a Vanguard-wide average that the data cannot yet defend.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Vanguard. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community's own data is thin, the value of a local desk goes up, not down. We pull live Fort Lauderdale and Broward beaches comparables to frame what a Vanguard listing is actually worth today, and we will tell you plainly when the numbers do not support a firm conclusion yet.
Vanguard in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Vanguard buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Vanguard sales matched to your home.
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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 2006 (9 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.
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Common questions about Vanguard
Where is Vanguard?
Vanguard is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, ZIP 33304 / 33321.
How many homes are in Vanguard?
County property records list 7 homes in Vanguard, built between 1971 and 2019; the typical home is about 1,716 heated square feet.
What do homes in Vanguard sell for?
Vanguard has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2022 (1 sale, median $1.05M). For context, ZIP 33304 has 477 homes on the market with 12% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Vanguard right now?
No active listings inside Vanguard at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Vanguard have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Vanguard in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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