Galt Mile
Beachfront condos on Galt Ocean Drive
The bulk of Galt Mile was developed between the 1960s and late 1990s along Galt Ocean Drive. One-bedroom condos start in the low $300,000s. Two-bedroom units list between $500,000 and $1.5 million. Units with three or more bedrooms range from around $800,000 to $4 million. These large ranges are due to various factors, including the age of the building, the date of the condo’s last remodel, square footage, window views and more. “Only one or two buildings allow seasonal rentals, so there’s not as much turnover,” Nesbitt says. “It helps build community.” Despite most residents owning, roughly half live in the community year-round. “We have snowbirds, but we also have what I call snowflakes, someone who owns a second home here and comes down for maybe a week every so often,” Pfefer says. “Like how a snowflake lands on the ground, and you see it for a little before it's gone.”Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and other green spaces
While most condos in Galt Mile come with beachfront access, there are some public access points and neighborhood green spaces farther down the shore, like Earl Lifshey Park or Vista Park. Both spots are ideal for a shaded picnic or a day in the waves. Known as the “Central Park” of Fort Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is just 3 miles south of Galt Mile, making it an ideal destination for an afternoon of exploration or a break from the beach. This 180-acre state park offers a glimpse at Florida’s unmarred natural beauty, with kayaks or paddleboards available to explore the waterways and mangroves, along with paved and natural walking trails for a chance to spot native wildlife like gopher tortoises and corn snakes.Restaurants on Ocean Boulevard
Ocean Boulevard, also known as Florida State Road A1A, is the island’s main road. Along this strip, there’s a Winn-Dixie for grocery shopping, drug stores, banks and other convenient businesses. There are also plenty of places to eat. The most popular restaurant in the community is Greek Islands Taverna, Pfefer says. “They don’t take reservations. People line up for dinner. In season, the line’s like an hour long, but no one complains. It’s just part of it. They have that reputation.” Martorano’s is another wildly popular Galt Mile spot, opened by Steve Martorano, a famous self-taught cook from South Philadelphia. On weekends after 10:00 p.m., the restaurant’s low lights dim some more, and it transforms from an upscale Italian-American eatery to a thrumming nightclub with the help of a live DJ.Magnet programs at Broward County Public Schools
Broward County Public Schools serves Fort Lauderdale. Galt Mile students can embark on their K-12 education close to home at Bayview Elementary, rated A-minus on Niche, before going to Sunrise Middle, rated B, and graduating from the A-rated Fort Lauderdale High. The high school offers two magnet programs, Cambridge International, through which students graduate with an international diploma, and Pre-Law and Public Affairs, a program for those interested in getting ahead on the pre-law track.Across the Intracoastal Waterway
Circuit, an all-electric shuttle service, serves Galt Mile and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Residents can download the app for free rides around the community. As for farther travel, Oakland Park Boulevard and Commercial Boulevard are the main ways to access the mainland. It’s about a 5-mile drive from the heart of Galt Mile to Interstate 95.Hurricane season on the Atlantic
Galt Mile is flush against the Atlantic Ocean, so hurricane season is something residents need to take seriously. Heavy rains can bring road closures and flooding along the coast. However, according to Risk Factor, many of the condo buildings themselves have a low risk of flooding. Risk Factor scored the area’s flood and heat factors as 10 out of 10. The nearest hospital, Holy Cross Health, is 3 miles away,
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Roberta Lucas
Roberta Lucas
Century 21 LUXE HOMES
(954) 737-3532
60 Total Sales
3 in Galt Mile
$350K - $585K Price Range
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Diana Pittarelli
Diana Pittarelli
First Colonial Realty
(954) 620-8614
57 Total Sales
1 in Galt Mile
$365,000 Price
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Milton Andrade
Milton Andrade
Responds QuicklyCompass Florida, LLC.
(754) 238-2793
101 Total Sales
1 in Galt Mile
$330,000 Price
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Trent Head
Trent Head
RE/MAX Experience
(754) 354-5202
66 Total Sales
2 in Galt Mile
$700K - $2.9M Price Range
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Rafael Monterrey
Rafael Monterrey
Responds QuicklyBalistreri Real Estate Inc
(844) 721-4864
172 Total Sales
3 in Galt Mile
$390K - $785K Price Range
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Grace Appleton
Grace Appleton
Coldwell Banker Realty
(561) 926-9762
20 Total Sales
1 in Galt Mile
$480,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
El Prado Park
- Beach
- Events
- Parking Lot
Bayview Park
Earl Lifshey Ocean Park
- Trails
- Beach
- Ocean
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Bike Trails
- Camping
- Fishing
Loggerhead Park
- Picnic Area
- Beach
- Ocean
Friedt Family Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Vista Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Galt Mile | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Galt Mile Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale sell after 6 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Galt Mile, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $495,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$495,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
752
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,674
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1974
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,559
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,571
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
970
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
600
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,263
Median Age
68
Population Density
74 ppl/acre
Population under 18
4.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
57.7%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,309
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,552
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
51.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.8%
% Population in Labor Force
28.1%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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