Waterfront living without a million-dollar price tag is accessible in North Central Hollywood. The neighborhood has a mix of midsized homes and condos – some with docks jutting toward the C-10 Canal. “Being on the water isn’t the only attractive thing about that area,” says Alexandra Hazen, Realtor with London Foster Realty, who has 9 years of experience selling in South Florida. “The central location, which is less than 5 miles from the beach or downtown, is equally appealing to a lot of buyers. It’s right between Interstate 95 and Dixie Highway, so you have an easy commute in any direction you need to go.”
Ranch homes and waterfront condos
Homes looking across the canal are primarily three- to four-bedroom ranch-style with modern finishes or terracotta roof tiles. The palm-fringed yards are small but well-maintained with xeriscaped gardens. On the back end, private docks for small boats and kayaks give locals prime access to the water. Waterfront condos with amenities like exercise rooms and saunas provide another option for buyers. “As you move further inland away from the canals, there’s also been a boom in new construction because people want to be near all the action,” adds Hazen. The homes developed away from the water also provide more yard space for entertaining guests or adding features like in-ground pools. Prices here run the gamut, starting at $220,000 for condos and climbing to $850,000 for renovated or canal-front properties.
Painteresque typical Florida home in North Central Hollywood.
North Central Hollywood home with stamped concrete driveway.
North Central Hollywood townhomes are popular with new homeowners.
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Oakridge Elementary School welcomes those in the North Central Hollywood neighborhood.
Attending Broward County Public Schools
Students in North Central Hollywood are zoned for Broward County Public Schools. They may attend Hollywood Central Elementary School or Oakridge Elementary School. The former has a C-plus rating from Niche, while the latter earned a C overall. Students later filter into Olsen Middle School, which gets a C from Niche, before attending B-plus-rated South Broward High School. At South Broward, students can enroll in the marine maritime magnet program or earn an international diploma through the Advanced International Certificate of Education program as part of a partnership with the University of Cambridge.
Concerts, arts pavilion and playground at ArtsPark
Soccer and football tournaments fill the fields at Boggs Park, a draw for youth leagues in the Hollywood area. Be sure to get to the games early because parking fills up quickly. There’s also a small area with a playground, but the park mainly consists of soccer and football fields, also used for ultimate Frisbee. The Nearby ArtsPark at Young Circle is a hub for community events and outdoor activity. The ArtsPark Amphitheater has a main stage and lawn seating for up to 2,500 people. ArtsPark is also the home of artist Romero Britto’s colorful butterfly sculpture and features a visual arts pavilion with a gallery where artists can be seen working on their crafts, like glassblowing. The site is popular for concerts, movie nights, food truck festivals and its playground and splash pad.
Sit and watch your kids play at the Boggs Field playground.
Boggs Field is a wonderful place to take the family for the day.
Dowdy Field is the perfect place for people to practice their soccer skills.
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Daily provisions and longstanding local haunts
A short drive through North Central Hollywood reveals several longtime generation-owned businesses and restaurants. Runas Peruvian Cuisine draws residents and tourists to its historic location in the Old City Hall Building. Highlights include extensive ceviche offerings and tamales. Others come hoping to run into the spirit of mobster Al Capone, who is known to frequent the building. The Hollywood Donut Factory is another local go-to. Residents can enjoy more than 50 flavors of doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and coffee while catching up on neighborhood news and watching the morning traffic along Hollywood Boulevard snake by. The roadway also leads to Hollywood Beach’s Broadwalk, lined with casual bars and seafood spots. Used car dealers, discount stores and secondhand shops flank North Dixie Highway along the neighborhood’s eastern end. Locals can head to the Publix at West Lake Commons, less than 2 miles away, for groceries.
The famous Hollywood Donut Factory serves a full menu of breakfast and lunch dishes.
Hollywood City Hall also serving North Central Hollywood.
Runas Peruvian Cuisine serves up seafood and classic Peruvian plates in Hollywood.
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The North Central Hollywood
neighborhood is full of beautiful scenery and landscapes.
Easy access to I-95
Accessibility is a major draw for buyers to North Central because of its location between Interstate 95 and Dixie Highway. Dixie Highway allows residents to reach Hollywood Beach and the heart of downtown Hollywood, full of art galleries and diverse local restaurants and shops. Locals can take I-95 to reach amenities like the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, roughly 6.5 miles north. The freeway also links to Fort Lauderdale, less than 8 miles away. Downtown Miami is within 20 miles of the neighborhood.
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North Central Hollywood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Central Hollywood, Hollywood sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Central Hollywood, Hollywood over the last 12 months is $441,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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