Washington Park in Fort Lauderdale

Washington Park

Established unincorporated community · Unincorporated Broward, Fort Lauderdale mailing area · Fort Lauderdale, ZIP 33311

An established unincorporated Broward community of single-family homes near Lafayette Hart Park.

Established homesNear a county parkUnincorporated Broward
Live Market Pulse
47/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
This is an established, unincorporated neighborhood served by the county rather than a city, so confirm the services and read the condition of an older home.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$395K
Median Price
6.9mo
Supply
67days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$328/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Washington Park is an established, unincorporated central Broward community of mostly single-family homes dating to the early 1950s, served by Broward County through its Municipal Services District rather than a city. The read is condition on an older housing stock and the fact that services come from the county. Your leverage is confirming the services and deed restrictions and reading the condition honestly against true neighborhood comps."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Washington Park market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $395K ($328 per sq ft), with homes averaging 67 days on market and 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market (limited data). Based on 7 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Washington Park is an established community of mostly single-family, owner-occupied homes in unincorporated central Broward County, with a Fort Lauderdale mailing address in the 33311 ZIP. It dates to the early 1950s and is governed through the Broward Municipal Services District rather than a city.

The community is home to Lafayette Hart Park, a Broward County park, and sits near the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. Because it is unincorporated, county services apply rather than city services, so confirm what is provided for a specific address.

The buy here is condition and services. Read an older home's systems honestly, confirm the county services and any deed restrictions, and price against true neighborhood comps.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, owner-occupied neighborhood
  • Buyers who value proximity to a county park
  • Buyers comfortable with unincorporated county services
  • Buyers comfortable updating an older home

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community
  • Buyers who want new construction with a warranty
  • Buyers who want city services and a city address
  • Buyers who want a waterfront or golf community

How Washington Park is performing right now

47/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6.9Months of supplytight
52Median days on marketdays
1 : 4Under contract vs for salestrong demand
7Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+4%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 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Washington Park 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 Washington Park buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Washington Park

Live MLS inventory for Washington Park. 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 Washington Park listings as of 2026-06-13, 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.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The takeaway

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

Interstate 95~8 min · nearby
Downtown Fort Lauderdale~12 min · east
Lafayette Hart Parkin the community · county park
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport~20 min · south

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
Washington Park (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

Washington Park 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 Washington Park address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Washington Park: county public-works investment in the unincorporated district and the close-in central Broward location. Each item is sourced and dated.

Recent Developments in Washington Park

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

Net OutlookBullishCounty investment in the unincorporated district is the main lever, alongside a close-in location. The near-term read is condition on an older housing stock.

County public-works investment in the district

2024
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Broward public-works and drainage work in the unincorporated district supports neighborhood infrastructure.

Established, owner-occupied housing stock

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A largely owner-occupied neighborhood tends to support stable values.

Home to a county park

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Lafayette Hart Park is a public amenity within the community.

Unincorporated county services

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

County rather than city services is a practical factor buyers should confirm.

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 Washington Park, 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. 2024
    Infrastructure

    Broward advances public-works work in the unincorporated district

    Broward County public-works and mobility programs referenced drainage and infrastructure work serving the Washington Park area within its Municipal Services District. Why it matters: County infrastructure investment supports the established neighborhood over time. 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 Washington Park, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the county services that apply to an unincorporated address, since there is no city service.

2

Read the condition honestly on an older home: roof, systems, and any updates drive the number.

3

Confirm any deed restrictions and the true carrying cost for the specific home.

4

Verify school zoning by address with the Broward County Public Schools locator.

5

Match the home to true neighborhood comps, not a citywide average.

Best Buy
An updated, owner-occupied home matched to neighborhood comps
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting updates on an older home
Best Lot
A quieter street near Lafayette Hart Park
Smart Timing
Confirm county services and any deed restrictions
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

Washington Park is an established community of mostly single-family, owner-occupied homes in unincorporated central Broward County, with a Fort Lauderdale mailing address (33311), dating to the early 1950s and governed through the Broward Municipal Services District rather than a city. It is home to Lafayette Hart Park, a county park, and sits near the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. Because it is unincorporated, county services apply, so confirm what is provided for a specific address.

The takeaway

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

The Project Home
$255K to $333K

Largely original older homes, the renovation route into an established central Broward neighborhood.

Lowest entry
The Updated Home
$333K to $490K

Refreshed homes with newer systems, the core of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Turnkey Home
$490K to $505K

Fully renovated, owner-occupied homes near the park, the homes that move fastest.

Strongest resale

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

$255K to $333K
The Project Home
Largely original older homes, the renovation route into an established central Broward neighborhood.
$333K to $490K
The Updated Home
Refreshed homes with newer systems, the core of the resale market here.
$490K to $505K
The Turnkey Home
Fully renovated, owner-occupied homes near the park, the homes that move fastest.

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
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$413
Original$275
Median days on market
Renovated46
Original85

From current Washington Park listings (renovated 1, original 4); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

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 Intracoastal West 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 Washington Park

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 location and the park are in every listing. The deal turns on condition and the county services that apply.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.1B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

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 Washington Park 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
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Washington Park

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Washington Park

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Washington Park

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Washington Park

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Washington Park homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

Washington Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, owner-occupied neighborhood near a county park.
Biggest advantageA close-in central Broward location with a neighborhood park.
Biggest riskCondition on an older home and unincorporated county services.
Sweet spotAn updated, owner-occupied home matched to neighborhood comps.
Avoid ifYou want a gated, new-construction, or city-serviced community.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Established, unincorporated community
  • No HOA or CDD; county services apply
  • Mostly single-family, owner-occupied homes
  • Home to Lafayette Hart Park
  • Read roof age and insurability

There is no HOA or CDD; county services are provided through the Broward Municipal Services District, so confirm what is provided and any deed restriction for a specific address.

County services apply rather than city services; there are no community-wide HOA amenities, and Lafayette Hart Park is a public county park.

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 Washington Park, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sanders Park, 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.

What is your Washington Park home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Washington Park matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See the full Washington Park home value & selling guide, recent comps, fees, and 2026 timing →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Washington Park year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Washington Park Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Washington Park is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Zoom out for the wider market: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard.

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

Is Washington Park a gated community?
No. Washington Park is not a gated community, based on third-party descriptions; confirm with the listing.
What type of homes are in Washington Park?
Washington Park is characterized by mostly single-family, owner-occupied homes in an established, unincorporated community dating to the early 1950s. Confirm the specifics of any individual home with the listing.
Who built Washington Park?
Washington Park is associated with various builders, built from the early 1950s, per third-party sources. Confirm the builder and year for a specific home.
Does Washington Park have an HOA?
Confirm the homeowners association status and current dues for a specific Washington Park home with the listing, as published figures move.
Does Washington Park have a CDD fee?
There is no HOA or CDD; county services are provided through the Broward Municipal Services District, so confirm any deed restriction per parcel.
What amenities does Washington Park offer?
The community is home to Lafayette Hart Park, a Broward County park, and sits near the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center. Confirm current amenity access and any associated fees with the listing.
What schools serve Washington Park?
Washington Park is served by Broward County Public Schools; confirm the exact zoning for a specific home with the district's boundary locator. School assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoning for a specific Washington Park home with the district.
Where is Washington Park located?
Washington Park is in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida (33311). It sits in unincorporated central Broward with a Fort Lauderdale mailing address in the 33311 ZIP.
Is Washington Park a good place to buy?
Washington Park offers an established, unincorporated community of mostly single-family homes near a county park, served by Broward County. The right read is a comparable-sales analysis on a specific home; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How is the market in Washington Park?
Inventory here is limited, so a single sale can move the averages. Read current pricing as context and lean on the comparable-sales analysis for a specific home.
What is there to do near Washington Park?
Washington Park puts everyday shopping, dining, and major roads within a short drive; see the commute section for approximate drive times, and confirm your real commute at your real departure time.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Washington Park?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make on a purchase here.
How do I sell a home in Washington Park?
The right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's size, condition, and location, not an automated estimate. We build the case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.
Are there new listings in Washington Park before they hit the portals?
We track Washington Park inventory from the live feed and can flag homes as they come available. Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send matches.
Buyers who want an established, owner-occupied neighborhoodExcellent fit
Buyers who value proximity to a county parkExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with unincorporated county servicesExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable updating an older homeExcellent fit
Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich communityProbably not
Buyers who want new construction with a warrantyProbably not
Buyers who want city services and a city addressProbably not
Buyers who want a waterfront or golf communityProbably not

Get the inside read on Washington Park

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your Washington Park home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

We respond personally, usually the same day.

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Washington Park median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Washington Park, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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