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Waterfront home — 281 SW 14TH Way · River Highlands · Fort Lauderdale
$4,500,000
281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Boat up to approx. 36' 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, 33312
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,767 sqft
Listed by Flagler Duval
281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Boat up to approx. 36' 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 Flagler Duval
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Estimated monthly payment
$31,401/mo
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Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated monthly payment $31,401/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 homesBrand-new waterfront construction in coveted Sailboat Bend! Completion Fall 2027! This stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence offers the ultimate Fort Lauderdale lifestyle with a private pool, boat dock and direct ocean access with no fixed bridges. Designed for modern luxury, the home features spacious living areas, generously sized bedrooms, walk-in closets and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Step outside to your private waterfront retreat, where you can relax by the pool or head straight from your dock to the Intracoastal and ocean. Ideally located just minutes from Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas Boulevard, offering exceptional dining, shopping and entertainment. A rare opportunity to own new construction combining luxury, location and true South Florida waterfront living.
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Boat length limit: 55 ft est. — verify · Dock: Not provided — Ask Simon
min · est.
5.0 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
about 4 ft at low tide (estimate, canal not surveyed)
about 5.9 ft at low tide (estimate, canal not surveyed)
Charted route depths do not confirm private dock depth, current shoaling or safe passage; verify with your captain.
Today’s tide · Eastern time
High: 3.3 ft · 9:24 AM ET
Low: 0.5 ft · 2:48 AM ET
Route bridges & sources
Bridges on the route
SW 11 Avenue · opens · 3.9 ft closed
SW 7TH Ave · opens · 17.7 ft closed
South Andrews Ave. · opens · 21 ft closed · Opens on signal except weekday rush hours
SE 17th Street Causeway · opens · 54.8 ft closed · Opens on the hour and half hour
SE 3RD Ave · opens · 15.7 ft closed
Depth sources
Army Corps survey · New River · surveyed Aug 5, 2025 · shallowest 8.3 ft on your route
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 35.9 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.
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281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 · Fort Lauderdale
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281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Dock & Draft Match™
Dock / slip — ask about dock
Boat length up to ~55 ft · verify
What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
Property tax (after sale): $7,030/month est.; homeowners insurance: $1,021/month est.; HOA: $0/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $8,051/month est. Principal and interest: $23,350/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $31,401/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 281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
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 281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 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 281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
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, 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 281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
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 281 SW 14TH Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
This listing has been on the market 70 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.
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