Melrose Park
Front yards filled with fruit trees
Melrose Park fills about 1 square mile of western Fort Lauderdale with residential roads arranged in a spoke-and-wheel pattern. This layout makes it safer than many surrounding neighborhoods, according to Guthrie. “People don’t come in here because at nighttime they’d get lost,” she says. “It’s like a maze.” Homes along Melrose Park’s spiderweb of streets are primarily stucco-sided ranch-style homes from the mid-1900s, some with backyard pools. Many front yards feature the area’s signature palm trees alongside less common species planted by residents from the Caribbean. “You see a lot of coconut and mango trees — there are mangoes everywhere,” Guthrie says. Houses range from two to five bedrooms; prices generally depend on each home’s level of upkeep. For instance, a three-bedroom rambler needing updates might cost around $230,000, while a recently renovated two-bedroom could cost $430,000. Homebuyers generally spend less than $600,000 on Melrose Park properties.Parks, golf courses and the beach nearby
With the coast about 5 miles east, locals can generally travel from home to the beach in minutes. However, Melrose Park is even closer to several inland outdoor recreation areas. Shirley Small Park covers about 9 acres to the south and is within walking distance of many residents. Visitors can watch their little ones interact on the playground, traverse the trail along the park’s perimeter, and play tennis and basketball. A few blocks west of the neighborhood, Fort Lauderdale Country Club has offered an exclusive recreation experience since 1926. It’s home to two 18-hole golf courses and a swanky, Mediterranean-style clubhouse with a private bar and dining room.Three public schools within 1 mile
Three schools in the Broward County Public Schools system serve Melrose Park’s youngest residents. Two operate within a few blocks of the neighborhood, including Westwood Heights Elementary School to the east. About 730 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade attend Westwood Heights Elementary, which has a C-minus score from Niche. Parkway Middle School is rated a C and is a few blocks north of the neighborhood. Over 2,200 ninth through 12th graders attend South Plantation High School, about 1 mile to the west. Rated a B, this high school hosts a magnet program focused on environmental science and restoring the Everglades."Mostly take-out places"
Guthrie says the neighborhood has yet to welcome a high-end dine-in establishment. “There are mostly take-out places, nowhere you can sit down and hang out,” she says. “If you want that experience, you have to go east of Interstate 95.” Locally owned establishments around Melrose Park include Chilangos Mexican Grill and Las Carnitas Latin Food, both offering Taco Tuesday specials. The neighborhood’s Caribbean character is reflected in eateries like La Belle Monique and Dutch Pot, which serve Haitian and Jamaican cuisines, respectively. Locals can run errands around the neighborhood at several pharmacies, Walmart Supercenter, and supermarkets like Publix and Winn-Dixie.Access to I-95, the Amtrak and FLL
Bus stops appear throughout and around Melrose Park, offering rides every 20 to 60 minutes. I-95 is 1 mile east and can take drivers straight to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. An Amtrak station operates alongside the interstate, offering train rides to Miami, West Palm Beach and other destinations.Beware heavy rains
Guthrie and other neighborhood representatives are working to get a quality drainage system in Melrose Park. “There are no storm drains in the neighborhood,” she says. “Last year, we had a lot of flooding.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christian Duhaime
Christian Duhaime
RE/MAX Consultants Realty 1
(844) 697-4211
83 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park
$296,000 Price
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Maria Acosta Uriarte
Maria Acosta Uriarte
Keller Williams Realty International Lifestyles
(786) 481-1670
18 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park
$425,000 Price
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Isaac MorYossef
Isaac MorYossef
G & E Realty Group, Inc
(954) 448-7497
34 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park
$93,800 Price
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Heyli Yero Rivera
Heyli Yero Rivera
GK Realty Group
(786) 983-8374
27 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park
$385,000 Price
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Wesley Ulloa
Wesley Ulloa
Luxe Properties
(786) 329-4594
576 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park
$510,000 Price
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Maria Torres Pereira
Maria Torres Pereira
Compass Florida, LLC
(954) 466-1180
30 Total Sales
1 in Melrose Park
$400,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 3rd to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sunview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Ann Herman Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Riverland Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Shirley Small Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Guthrie Blake Memorial Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Maye Frances Brooks Jenkins Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Melrose Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Melrose Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$358,945
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$365,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$277,435
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$399,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
54
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$338
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,352
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,428
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
895
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
767
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,712
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,100 - $2,900 per month
- Davie 1 Apartments
- 2-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 930+ Sq Ft
- 3801 Davie Blvd
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,242
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,254
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,830
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.9%
College Graduates
17.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
47
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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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