Harbor Beach
Neighborhood Reviews
Courts and fields for every sport
Besides the prominent beachfront destinations of Fort Lauderdale, Holiday Park is the place to get active and take in fresh air. The city's Little League operates in the park's many baseball diamonds, and the football and soccer fields get plenty of attention with leagues and pick-up games. Courts of every kind sit beside the park's walking trails for those looking to play a game of tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball or shuffleboard. Dogs and children are also welcome to use the large playground and fenced-in dog park. To enjoy the Atlantic access, locals walk across Seabreeze Boulevard and post up for the day at Fort Lauderdale Beach. The sand courts are usually busy with volleyball games, and young residents can enjoy the playground right on the shoreline. With convenient access to the Atlantic via the Stranahan River, it's easy for boat owners to set sail and explore the rest of Florida's coast.
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Wide canals for large yacht docking at home
Harbor Beach has something special that the rest of the yacht neighborhoods can't offer. "It is the neighborhood with the deepest and widest canals in Fort Lauderdale," Groenendaal says. "If you have a boat with a wide beam, it's important to have access to a dock on a wide canal that allows the appropriate amount of space to turn. A few other neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale can house large yachts, but only on the point lots." Luxury is the keyword accompanying home listings, usually of Spanish Revivals and sprawling modern mansions on tight lots. Residents, however, have no issue taking advantage of their space as custom, heated pools fill the backyards of each house. A select few even boast private basketball courts, tennis courts and putting greens. Towering Mediterranean Revivals with arched windows and red-tiled roofs are a common sight, and the sprawling properties range anywhere from $1.5 million to $40 million, with a median price of $7 million.
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Immersive high school career programs
Harbordale Elementary is where many students of Harbor Beach begin their education, and Niche rates it as an A-minus. Next in line is the B-rated Sunrise Middle School, which has impressive athletics facilities and programs. Older students can attend A-rated Fort Lauderdale High School, which offers a pre-law and public affairs magnet program that allows students to explore legal studies, criminal justice and public service careers. Students participate in mock trials and frequently take field trips to the Broward County Courthouse to witness actual trials.
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Stop for lunch while shopping for the basics
Nearby is Gilbert's 17th Street Grill. The casual spot is great for taking a lunch break while shopping in The Harbor Shops, serving classic American fare like burgers, wings and onion rings. The shopping center features Publix and Winn-Dixie, as well as boutiques, salons, specialty stores and more local and chain restaurants. People head to Boatyard Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale's premier waterfront dining destination, for a slightly fancier meal. The establishment combines upscale dining with a laid-back coastal attitude, serving freshly caught local seafood in a nautical-chic environment.
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Bordered by the famous Beachfront Avenue
Some bus stops run along Seabreeze Boulevard. However, most neighborhood residents are car-dependent, as there is no public transit on the private streets of the area. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is a 16-minute drive away, and a few hospitals are a short drive west of the neighborhood. Fort Lauderdale sees heavy traffic during college spring break week, and the city has a higher-than-average flood risk.
Written By
Heather Haggerty
Video By
Sara Warthen
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Wen Jun Lin
Wen Jun Lin
Imperial Home Realty, LLC.
(786) 551-4176
41 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Beach
$9,130,000 Price
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Erika Axani
Erika Axani
Florida Luxurious Properties
(866) 952-6644
67 Total Sales
2 in Harbor Beach
$4.1M - $8.7M Price Range
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Mark Encaoua
Mark Encaoua
Florida Luxurious Properties
(786) 347-8740
7 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Beach
$4,830,000 Price
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Steve McAleer
Steve McAleer
Responds QuicklyThe Agency Florida LLC
(855) 739-1494
38 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Beach
$14,100,000 Price
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Gilles Rais
Gilles Rais
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(754) 399-2182
134 Total Sales
3 in Harbor Beach
$5.5M - $11.6M Price Range
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Tara Carter
Tara Carter
Responds QuicklyReal Broker LLC
(954) 466-9891
87 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Beach
$850,000 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
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park & Playground
- Basketball
- Boating
- Grills
D.C. Alexander Park
- Trails
- Beach
- Events
Idlewyld Park/Merle Fogg Park
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Holiday Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Colee Hammock Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
Las Olas Oceanside Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Ocean
Hector Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Events
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/5/2014
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harbor Beach | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harbor Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $520,000, down 81% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$520,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$334,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,450,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$305,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-81%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$361
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
280
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,350
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
7,350
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,172
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
777
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Open Houses
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Wednesday, Aug 1311am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
684
Median Age
59
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$161,538
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,664
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
64.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.7%
% Population in Labor Force
48.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
69''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26
/ 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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