NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Essex Tower 340 Sunset Dr Unit 1501 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Idlewyld Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $398,473 - $575,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,228 Sq Ft
$645/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 04, 2019

Last sale price $390,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,668/month

714 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Harbordale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated Pool
  • 3-minute walk to Idlewyld Park/Merle Fogg Park

About This Home

As of October 2019

Amazing SE views of the Intracoastal, ocean, port and downtown from this light & bright updated corner unit. Open kitchen, wine cooler, updated bathrooms, impact windows, bamboo wood floors, built in bar, extra walk-in storage closet, 24 hour concierge, covered parking, gym, sauna, heated pool and bike storage. Pet friendly. Walk to shops & restaurants. Watch sunrise and sunsets from your balcony.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Huff

Intercoastal Realty Inc License #0618885 Listed on: 09/19/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Huff

Intercoastal Realty Inc

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,639

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $645 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Property Views

Interior Spaces

  • 1,228 Sq Ft Home
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Heated Pool
  • Open Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 504212BC1270

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include all facilities, management, common areas, cable TV, insurance, laundry, maintenance structure, parking, pest control, reserve fund, roof, sewer, trash, water
  • Essex Tower Subdivision
  • Car Wash Area
  • 18-Story Property

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Community Library

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Size Limit

Security

  • Card or Code Access
  • Impact Glass
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,639

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$645 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Directions: East on Las Olas Blvd to South on Sunset Drive to building on Left
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Living/Dining Room, Main Living Area Entry Level, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Living Area: 1228.0
  • Dining Room Type: Storage Room
  • Stories: 18
  • Window Features: Impact Glass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • View: Canal, Intercoastal, Ocean
  • Pool Features: Heated
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Open
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Attached, Covered, Garage, One Space

Utilities

  • Security: Key Card Entry, Other, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1934.0
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Bike Storage, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Library, Pool, Sauna, Storage, Trash, Vehicle Wash Area
  • Association #2 Fee: 645.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Pets Allowed: Size Limit, Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: All Facilities, Association Management, Common Areas, Cable TV, Insurance, Laundry, Maintenance Structure, Parking, Pest Control, Reserve Fund, Roof, Sewer, Trash, Water

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 504212BC1270

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6639.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2017
Closed on
Oct 4, 2019
Sold by
Clauser Howard T and Clauser Declaration O Howard T
Bought by
Morrison John A and Dobbs Robert K
Seller's Agent
Patricia Huff
Intercoastal Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Huff
Intercoastal Realty Inc
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-13.14%
Current Estimated Value
$476,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,618
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.09%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$141,703
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$298,931

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2014
Closed on
May 28, 2014
Sold by
Rush Francis John and Rush Kirsten Smith
Bought by
Clauser Howard T
Seller's Agent
Patricia Huff
Intercoastal Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
James DeMaria
Lago Mar Realty Inc
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-7.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2011
Sold by
Rush Francis John and Rush Kirsten Smith
Bought by
Rush Francis John and Rush Kirsten Smith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2002
Sold by
Rudd Clayton A
Bought by
Rush Francis John and Rush Kirsten Smith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2001
Sold by
Clayton Rudd I
Bought by
Rudd Clayton A Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2000
Sold by
Brill Ann M
Bought by
Rudd Clayton

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1992
Sold by
Available Not
Bought by
Available Not
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Morrison John A $390,000 Attorney
Clauser Howard T $425,000 Attorney
Rush Francis John -- Attorney
Rush Francis John $255,000 New River Title Co
Rudd Clayton A Trust -- --
Rudd Clayton $190,000 --
Available Not $8,571 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Morrison John A $160,000
Previous Owner Rush Francis John $204,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Sold $390,000 +17627.3% $318 / Sq Ft
09/04/2019 09/04/19 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2018 04/07/18 Rented $2,200 -8.3% --
03/08/2018 03/08/18 Under Contract -- -- --
02/16/2018 02/16/18 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
09/19/2017 09/19/17 For Sale $449,000 +5.6% $366 / Sq Ft
05/29/2014 05/29/14 Sold $425,000 -7.6% $346 / Sq Ft
04/29/2014 04/29/14 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2014 03/12/14 For Sale $459,900 -- $375 / Sq Ft
Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,106 $304,490 -- --
2024 $5,018 $295,910 -- --
2023 $5,018 $287,300 $0 $0
2022 $4,760 $278,940 $0 $0
2021 $4,613 $270,820 $0 $0
2020 $6,687 $343,200 $34,320 $308,880
2019 $5,580 $283,530 $28,350 $255,180
2018 $5,521 $290,010 $29,000 $261,010
2017 $5,493 $283,470 $0 $0
2016 $6,640 $335,070 $0 $0
2015 $7,392 $365,500 $0 $0
2014 $3,472 $203,250 $0 $0
2013 -- $216,610 $21,660 $194,950
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patricia Huff

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Patricia Huff

    Intercoastal Realty Inc

    (954) 683-1634

    7 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Patricia Huff
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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Patricia Huff

    Intercoastal Realty Inc

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Mary Toth

    Intercoastal Realty Inc

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    James DeMaria

    Lago Mar Realty Inc

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About Essex Tower

Map

Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

MLS Number: F10085570

BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

APN: 50-42-12-BC-1270

Florida Broward County Fort Lauderdale 33301 Idlewyld

340 Sunset Dr Unit 1501, Fort Lauderdale, FL

This home is located at 340 Sunset Dr Unit 1501, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 since 19 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $476,618, approximately $388 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 340 Sunset Dr Unit 1501 is a home located in Broward County with nearby schools including Harbordale Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School, and Fort Lauderdale High School.

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