For saleFEMA AE · BFE 6 ft$760,000
1023 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
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≈ $5,154/mo with 25% down
Neighborhood guide · Broward County
Fort Lauderdale real estate guide: prices, pros & cons, risks
The “Venice of America” — about 165 miles of waterways, Las Olas Boulevard and a growing downtown. Waterfront homes with boat docks and oceanfront condos.
Living in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is Broward's largest city and the boating capital of the region, with a network of canals often described as around 165 miles long. Las Olas Boulevard links downtown's restaurants and galleries to the beach, and Port Everglades, FLL airport and a Brightline station keep the city connected.
Neighbourhoods range from historic Victoria Park and Rio Vista to the Las Olas Isles, Harbor Beach and the high-rises of the beachfront.
Fort Lauderdale real estate
This is where buyers come for a home with a private dock: waterfront single-family homes with ocean access are the signature product. There are also downtown and beach condos, townhomes and more affordable neighbourhoods inland.
Waterfront due diligence
For boat owners, bridge clearance, canal depth and distance to the ocean matter as much as the house. We also check seawall condition, flood elevation and insurance — all of which affect both cost and resale.
An honest look
Fort Lauderdale: pros & cons
Pros
- Boating capital: canals and private docks
- Las Olas Boulevard and beaches
- FLL airport and Brightline station
- Wide range of neighborhoods and prices
Cons
- Bridge heights and canal depth limit some boats
- Seawall and flood costs on the water
- Traffic on major corridors
Price orientation
Condos from ≈$250K; homes ≈$600K–$3M; waterfront with dock $1.5M–$30M+
Broad orientation only; current comps from the MLS on request.Fit by buying goal
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Rentals & taxes
Short-term rentals: Allowed with city registration.
Property tax: ≈1.9–2.2% of taxable value. How it works →
Rules change — we verify city rules and building documents before you buy.Interactive map
Schools, amenities & flood zones
Toggle layers — FEMA and OpenStreetMap data load on demand. Always confirm a specific address on the official FEMA map.
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Official data sources
- Schools & ratings — GreatSchools ↗
- Walk Score, Transit & Bike Score ↗
- Crime map (official police data) ↗
- FEMA flood map by address ↗
- County property appraiser: taxes & sales ↗
In line with Fair Housing guidance, we don't publish our own safety opinions or describe who a neighborhood is “for” — we link to independent official sources.
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FAQ
Questions about Fort Lauderdale
Because of its extensive network of navigable canals and waterways — many homes have private docks with direct access to the Intracoastal and the ocean.
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