NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Essex Tower Floor 17 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Idlewyld Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $440,811 - $523,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,228 Sq Ft
1970 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 3, 2014

Last sale price $299,000 $243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,857 / mo

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Sauna
  • Harbordale Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • 3-minute walk to Idlewyld Park/Merle Fogg Park

About This Home

As of January 2014

Beautiful, spacious 17th floor condo in Las Olas beach area! North,East & West ocean,city & intracoastal views! Totally remodeled - open kitchen with granite counter tops. Storm shutters. 2nd bdrm opened to living area, can be reconverted back to bdrm by replacing the wall. Washer & Dryer. Carpet & tile floors. Storage room, deeded covered parking space. 24-hr security, heated pool, gym. Great location!Walk to the beach, shops, restaurants. Pets ok. Property is currently under contract.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margo Johnson

One Sotheby's International Realty License #3185374 Listed on: 12/03/2012

One Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Ross

Coldwell Banker Residential RE License #426463

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,196

Year Built

  • Built in 1970 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Northeast Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $545 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 17th floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,228 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • East of U.S. Route 1
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 504212BC1500

Community Details

Overview

  • Essex Tower Condos
  • Essex Tower Subdivision
  • 18-Story Property

Amenities

  • Doorman
  • Sauna
  • Trash Chute
  • Community Library
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Size Limit

Additional Features

  • Maintenance Expense $544
  • Secure Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,196

Year Built

Built in 1970 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$545 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Architectural Style: Corner Unit
  • Directions: EAST TO LAS OLAS BLVD TO SUNSET DRIVE & SOUTH TO ESSEX TOWER ON THE LEFT. ADDITIONAL GUEST PARKING IN THE GARAGE TO THE RIGHT.
  • Entry Level: 17
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Horses: No
  • Unit Levels: 0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Structure Type: Condo 5+ Stories, Condo
  • Subdivision Name: ESSEX TOWER
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • MIAMIRE_PetsAllowedYN: Yes
  • MIAMIRE_MembershipPurchRqdYN: No
  • LastStatus: Pending
  • CurrentPrice: 299000
  • InternetRemarks: 17th floor remodeled converted 2/2 condo with ocean, city & intracoastal views in Las Olas Beach area. Walk to shops restaurants.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Living Area: 1228
  • Possible Use: Secondary
  • Stories: 18
  • Window Features: Hurricane Shutters, Blinds
  • Bedroom Features: Entry Level
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Room
  • Master Bathroom Features: Combination Tub & Shower

Exterior Features

  • View: Other View
  • Exterior Features: East Of Us1, Open Balcony
  • Construction Type: CBS Construction, Other
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open Balcony
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Park Building Name: ESSEX TOWER
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: 1 Space, Deeded, Guest

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Security: Doorman, Elevator Secure

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 1634
  • Amenities: Bike Storage, Clubhouse-Clubroom, Elevator(s), Exercise Room, Storage, Heated Pool, Library, Sauna, Trash Chute
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • MIAMIRE_TypeofAssociation: Condo

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 504212BC1500

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Maximum 20 Lbs

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4196

Multi Family

  • Maintenance Expense: 544

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2012
Closed on
Dec 30, 2013
Sold by
Weihagen Sam and Rodenstam Eva
Bought by
Fisher Rickey Victor and Carriere Fisher Lynne
Seller's Agent
Margo Johnson
One Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Ross
Coldwell Banker Residential RE
List Price
$341,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,000
-12.32%
Current Estimated Value
$482,703

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$183,703
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2008
Sold by
Lenahan Thomas and Cohen Ian
Bought by
Weihagen Sam and Rodenstam Eva

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2006
Sold by
Berger Gregory S
Bought by
Lenahan Thomas and Cohen Ian

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1995
Sold by
Corba Kenneth W and Corba Diane M
Bought by
Berger Gregory S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
7.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1985
Sold by
Available Not
Bought by
Available Not
Source: Public Records
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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
Fisher Rickey Victor $299,000 Lexant Title
Weihagen Sam $339,000 Market Title Llc
Lenahan Thomas $385,000 Attorney
Berger Gregory S $165,000 --
Available Not $64,286 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Berger Gregory S $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/03/2014 01/03/14 Sold $299,000 -12.3% $243 / Sq Ft
03/27/2013 03/27/13 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2012 12/16/12 For Sale $341,000 -- $278 / Sq Ft
Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS

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
2026 $8,544 $437,840 $43,780 $394,060
2025 $7,861 $403,230 $40,320 $362,910
2024 $7,698 $403,230 $40,320 $362,910
2023 $7,698 $381,120 $0 $0
2022 $6,823 $346,480 $0 $0
2021 $6,198 $314,990 $31,500 $283,490
2020 $5,865 $298,620 $29,860 $268,760
2019 $6,006 $306,440 $30,640 $275,800
2018 $5,947 $313,460 $31,350 $282,110
2017 $5,916 $306,380 $0 $0
2016 $6,431 $314,750 $0 $0
2015 $5,993 $286,140 $0 $0
2014 $5,422 $260,130 $0 $0
2013 -- $220,180 $22,020 $198,160
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margo Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Margo Johnson

    One Sotheby's International Realty

    (954) 234-8500

    27 Total Sales

    Margo Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Ross

    Coldwell Banker Residential RE

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About Essex Tower

Source: MIAMI REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: A1725329

MIAMI REALTORS® MLS

APN: 50-42-12-BC-1500

Florida Broward County Fort Lauderdale 33301

Idlewyld

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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