NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Essex Tower 340 Sunset Dr Unit 501 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Idlewyld Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $366,506 - $476,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,228 Sq Ft
1.96 Acres

Last Sold July 13, 2020

Last sale price $288,000 $235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,650/month

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Balcony
  • Harbordale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Elevator
  • 3-minute walk to Idlewyld Park/Merle Fogg Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

This 5th floor unit is located in the beautifully remodeled Essex building.
Located 1 block to the intercostal, walking distance to the beach. The entire unit has new impact resistant windows facing both south and west. This allows for living/dining room and kitchen to be filled with sunshine. French doors leading into the second bedroom/den makes this space airy and bright too. Open kitchen overlooks the dining/ living area.
Large pantry in kitchen, oversize walk in closet in the hallway, primary closet has new closet organizer.
Sit on the balcony sipping your morning coffee/evening cocktails, watch the cruise ships come and go from the Port. Building covers basic cable, pest control, changes air filters. Newly installed EV station. Currently no charge for on street parking

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Alice Harry

T & T Realty Inc License #0672932 Listed on: 01/17/2024

Last Renter's Agent

Christine Stockinger

Coldwell Banker Realty License #3584804

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,688

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1,228 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 1/17/24
  • Rent includes association dues, gardener, pool, sewer, trash collection, cable TV, water
  • 12 Month Lease Term
  • Renewal Option
  • Assessor Parcel Number 504212BC0280

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include internet
  • Essex Tower Condo Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Card or Code Access

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,688

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Available Date: 2024-01-17

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Condominium
  • Directions: Located behind China - one block off Las Olas.
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Lease Renewal Option: Yes
  • Architectural Style: High Rise
  • Entry Level: 5
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Living/Dining Room
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Living Area: 1228.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Barbecue
  • View: Other
  • Fencing: Wall
  • Pool Features: Pool, Community
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Open, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Security: Building Security, Key Card Entry, Lobby Secured
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Rent Includes: Association Dues, Gardener, Pool, Sewer, Trash Collection, Cable TV, Water
  • Community Features: Non-Gated, Pool
  • Senior Community: No
  • Amenities: Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Hobby Room, Laundry, Management, Maintenance, Pool
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Internet

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 504212BC0280
  • Land Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2020
Closed on
Jul 13, 2020
Sold by
Richie Peter Carl and Richie Peter Carl
Bought by
Donahue Katherine Plachter
Seller's Agent
Nicol Jenkins
Nilsen Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Alice Harry
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$288,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$41,000
-12.46%
Current Estimated Value
$414,627

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,627
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.51%
Original Mortgage
$273,600
Outstanding Balance
$245,297
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,022

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
Richie Peter C
Bought by
Richie Peter Carl and The Peter Carl Richie Revocable Living T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2017
Bought by
Richie Peter C
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
Donahue Katherine Plachter $288,000 Attorney
Richie Peter Carl -- Attorney
Richie Peter C $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Donahue Katherine Plachter $273,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2024 05/25/24 Rented $2,500 -16.7% --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 Price Changed $3,000 -6.3% $2 / Sq Ft
01/17/2024 01/17/24 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
07/13/2020 07/13/20 Sold $288,000 -12.5% $235 / Sq Ft
06/13/2020 06/13/20 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2020 05/21/20 For Sale $329,000 -- $268 / 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 $4,688 $281,290 -- --
2024 $4,606 $273,370 -- --
2023 $4,606 $265,410 $0 $0
2022 $4,366 $257,680 $0 $0
2021 $4,230 $250,180 $25,020 $225,160
2020 $1,496 $143,460 $0 $0
2019 $1,656 $140,240 $0 $0
2018 $1,514 $137,630 $0 $0
2017 $1,493 $134,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,636 $132,030 $0 $0
2015 $1,998 $131,120 $0 $0
2014 $2,011 $130,080 $0 $0
2013 -- $163,730 $16,370 $147,360
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Alice Harry

    T & T Realty Inc

    (954) 394-3380

    2 Total Sales

    Alice Harry
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  • C

    Tenant's Agent in 2024

    Christine Stockinger

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Nicol Jenkins

    Nilsen Realty Services

    (754) 422-7638

    58 Total Sales

    Nicol Jenkins
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Alice Harry

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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About Essex Tower

Map

Source: BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

MLS Number: F10418893

BeachesMLS (Greater Fort Lauderdale)

APN: 50-42-12-BC-0280

Florida Broward County Fort Lauderdale 33301 Idlewyld

340 Sunset Dr Unit 501, Fort Lauderdale, FL

This home is located at 340 Sunset Dr Unit 501, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 since 17 January 2024 and is currently priced at $414,627. This property was built in 1971. 340 Sunset Dr Unit 501 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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