Broward County, Florida

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate

Fort Lauderdale is the Broward County market known for urban condos, waterfront homes, and gated communities, reached by I-95, I-595, and Sawgrass Expressway traffic. As the county seat, it is also where Broward County deeds are recorded and cases are heard. Home to about 182,760 residents (2020 Census).

Market Snapshot · July 2026

Fort Lauderdale home values right now

Typical Fort Lauderdale home values are down 2.2% over the past year, at about $513,820.

Typical home value$513,820
1-year change-2.2%
5-year change+25.3%
Typical rent$2,778 / mo
Broward County typical value$425,778 (-2.8% yr)
Population (2020 Census)182,760
County seatFort Lauderdale (this city)
CourtsSeventeenth Judicial Circuit · Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Values: Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted, July 2026. Population: U.S. Census 2020. Indexes are estimates, not appraisals; a free Fort Lauderdale market report gives you sold comps for your exact street.

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Living in Fort Lauderdale

What defines the Fort Lauderdale market

Urban condos, waterfront homes, and gated communities

Access via I-95, I-595, and Sawgrass Expressway traffic

Broward County · seat Fort Lauderdale · Seventeenth Judicial Circuit

Buying or Selling in Fort Lauderdale?

Your REALTOR® and your real estate attorney in Fort Lauderdale: the same person

Arthur Simpson · Realty Pros Assured is licensed statewide and serves Fort Lauderdale buyers and sellers by phone, video, and in-person appointment. Because Arthur is also a Florida attorney, REALTOR® & CIPS, you get a sharper eye on the contract, the title, and the deed, the parts of a Broward County deal where money is usually lost.

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Questions

Fort Lauderdale real estate FAQ

What is the typical home value in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

As of July 2026, Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Fort Lauderdale home at about $513,820, -2.2% over the past year. Broward County overall is about $425,778.

Which county and court handle Fort Lauderdale property records?

Fort Lauderdale is in Broward County (county seat: Fort Lauderdale). Deeds and liens are recorded with the Broward County Clerk of the Circuit Court, and real estate disputes are heard in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit.

Can Arthur Simpson help me buy or sell in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Arthur Simpson is licensed statewide as a Florida REALTOR® with Realty Pros Assured and is also a Florida attorney, so Fort Lauderdale buyers and sellers get one person for the contract, the negotiation, and the legal side. He works Fort Lauderdale by phone, video, and in-person appointment from Ormond Beach.

Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in Fort Lauderdale?

Florida does not require one, but Fort Lauderdale contracts, title questions, and deed transfers are where money is usually lost. Arthur reviews your paperwork as an attorney at no extra cost when he represents you as your REALTOR®; legal services are provided separately through Truestead Law when you need them.

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