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2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Boat up to approx. 75' LOA — preliminary estimate, verify
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell. Boat length is a preliminary estimate from the water frontage, not a stated dock length — verify the berth before relying on it. Saved Port Everglades Inlet route. Charted route depth is not a surveyed private-dock depth or confirmed boat draft; uncovered stretches need verification.
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
5 bd · 5 ba · 5,299 sqft · 94 ft of water
Listed by Fidelity Real Estate LLC
2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Boat up to approx. 75' LOA — preliminary estimate, verify
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell. Boat length is a preliminary estimate from the water frontage, not a stated dock length — verify the berth before relying on it. Saved Port Everglades Inlet route. Charted route depth is not a surveyed private-dock depth or confirmed boat draft; uncovered stretches need verification.
Listed by Fidelity Real Estate LLC
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Estimated monthly payment
$65,586/mo
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Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated monthly payment $65,586/mo · principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA. Verify before you buy.
Cash to close includes the down payment, lender and title costs, taxes, insurance prepayments and escrow deposits. Editable estimate only.
Insurance and flood: AE · verify insurance quotes before buying.
About this home
Find similar homesTransitional-style home with modern upgrades . Highly sought-after community of Harbor Beach. Impressive remodel of 5-Bedroom,4.5-bath. New roof, 5,300SF of flowing living area and spacious layout. Owner's suite includes large soaking tub, shower, sauna creating a spa-like experience. Storage is never an issue...large walk-in closets. Modern kitchen, a chef's delight. Top of the line appliances. Beautifully landscaped private retreat. Backyard features a pool and outdoor kitchen. Enjoy serene water views from your balcony or poolside. 95' dock for a 75' yacht. Deep water-ways and quick ocean access. Harbor Beach offers gated and guarded security. Walk to private beach and new Pier 66 Resort with its world class restaurants.
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Boat length limit: 74 ft est. — verify · Dock: 95 ft
min · est.
1.8 nm
low tide depth
Enter draft
bridges on the route
a tall boat passes only when they open, on their schedule
Run to the ocean
Map © Esri · saved route, planning only
Water depth on the way out
Charted route depths do not confirm private dock depth, current shoaling or safe passage; verify with your captain.
Today’s tide · Eastern time
High: 2.3 ft · 12:00 AM ET
Low: 2.3 ft · 12:00 AM ET
Route bridges & sources
Bridges on the route
SE 17th Street Causeway · opens · 54.8 ft closed · Opens on the hour and half hour
Laguna Terrace · fixed · clearance not provided
Depth sources
Army Corps survey · Intracoastal Waterway, Broward County · surveyed Apr 13, 2022 · shallowest 12.8 ft on your route
Army Corps survey · Port Everglades · surveyed Jun 10, 2026 · shallowest 29.3 ft on your route
NOAA chart (updated weekly)Tides
Tides: NOAA tide predictions, nearest station
Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Why we flagged this one
A transparent review of current MLS facts—not a paid placement.
Price reduced 8%
The seller has come down from $9,750,000 to $8,950,000 — a $800,000 reduction since it came on the market.
575 days on market
Longer time on market usually means the seller is more open to negotiating on price and terms.
Price reductions and days on market come from this listing's MLS record. This is an initial market signal, not a formal appraisal or full comparable market analysis.
Property Details
Your costs (est.)
≈ $65,586/mo
2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Fort Lauderdale
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2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Dock & Draft Match™
Estimate only. Verify with your captain
Boat length ~74 ft · preliminary
One home, every check
Dock & Draft Match™ brings this home's dock length, low-water depth, every bridge, the ocean run, frontage and yacht size together in one place. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316?+
Property tax (after sale): $16,950/month est.; homeowners insurance: $2,196/month est.; HOA: $0/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $19,146/month est. Principal and interest: $46,440/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $65,586/month est. Flood insurance is not included. Estimate only, not guaranteed. Verify before you buy or sell.
Will property taxes go up after I buy 2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316?+
Usually yes. In Florida the assessed value resets to market value in the year after a sale, so the seller's current tax bill is rarely what a new owner pays. Budget roughly 1.8–2.0% of the purchase price annually until you file for homestead exemption and the Save Our Homes cap (or the 10% non-homestead cap) starts limiting increases.
Does 2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 need flood insurance, and what drives the premium?+
Most of Fort Lauderdale sits in a FEMA flood zone, and lenders require flood coverage in high-risk zones. Premiums are driven by elevation certificate, flood zone, roof age and shape, and whether the home has impact windows or accordion shutters. Ask for the current declarations page, the four-point inspection and wind mitigation report early — they set your real cost of ownership.
What should an inspection focus on for a home like 2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316?+
In coastal South Florida, prioritize roof age and permit history, whether windows and doors are impact-rated, the seawall and dock condition on waterfront lots, drainage and elevation, plumbing type (cast iron and polybutylene are common in homes of this era), and any open or expired permits with the city. These items, not cosmetics, drive both price and insurability.
What extra costs come with the waterfront at 2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316?+
Waterfront ownership adds seawall maintenance and eventual replacement, dock and lift servicing, higher flood and wind premiums, and salt-air upkeep on exterior finishes and equipment. Confirm bridge height and water depth at low tide if you plan to keep a boat.
Is there room to negotiate on 2561 Lucille Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316?+
This listing has been on the market 575 days. Leverage comes from days on market, price history, comparable closed sales and the seller's motivation — not from a fixed percentage. I pull the full history and the true comps before we write, so the offer is built on what the property is actually worth today. Call or text (954) 562-1798 for that analysis.
Neighborhood & Commute
Fort Lauderdale. Venice of America — 165+ miles of navigable waterways, Las Olas dining, and easy I-95 / Brightline access.
Approximate Drive Times
Drive times are estimates based on straight-line distance at typical South Florida traffic speeds. Actual times vary with traffic and routing.
Assigned schools for this address
Harbordale Elementary School
Elementary · 1.2 mi from this home · 900 Se 15Th St, Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise Middle School
Middle school · 2.7 mi from this home · 1750 Ne 14Th St, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale High School
High school · 3.4 mi from this home · 1600 Ne 4Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Zone boundaries published by Broward County Public Schools.
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Edith Robinson Christian Academy
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Murl Windsor Academy At Hollywood
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades PK–12 · Fort Lauderdale
Permission To Succeed Education Center
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Permission To Succeed Education Center
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades K–12 · Port ST. Lucie
The International Family Academy
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades K–12 · Fort Lauderdale
School assignment is set by the district and can change. Always confirm the zoned school with the district before you buy.
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