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2840 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft
Listed by Bluesage Realty
2840 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Listed by Bluesage Realty
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Estimated monthly payment
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Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated monthly payment $4,321/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: Zone not provided · verify insurance quotes before buying.
About this home
Find similar homesPremier living in a stunning turnkey home with an oversized backyard oasis! This completely renovated home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms—current owner spared no expense. Enjoy a true indoor/outdoor Florida lifestyle and take in the evening breeze in the lush backyard. There is plenty of space for a pool, large truck or boat trailer. Delight guests in the luxurious gourmet kitchen, elegant dining room, and ample family room, all tailor-made for seamless entertaining. Hurricane impact windows throughout. New roof was installed in 2021. New electric panel, new AC and ducts. This up-and-coming neighborhood offers strong potential for equity growth over the next few years. Just 3 blocks from Plantation, this beautiful house is located near to leading schools, it has easy access to highways, shops, restaurants, and parks. Publix, Winn Dixie, Strabucks, Chipotle, and much more at less than one mile distance. Make this your dream home!
Why we flagged this one
A transparent review of current MLS facts—not a paid placement.
Price reduced 7%
The seller has come down from $645,000 to $599,400 — a $45,600 reduction since it came on the market.
96 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.
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2840 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 · Fort Lauderdale
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2840 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
What buyers ask about this home
What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 2840 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
Property tax (after sale): $936/month est.; homeowners insurance: $275/month est.; HOA: $0/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $1,211/month est. Principal and interest: $3,110/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $4,321/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 2840 SW 5th Street, 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 2840 SW 5th Street, 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 2840 SW 5th Street, 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 (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.
Is there room to negotiate on 2840 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?+
This listing has been on the market 96 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
Westwood Heights Elementary School
Elementary · 0.2 mi from this home · 2861 Sw 9Th St, Fort Lauderdale
Zone boundaries published by Broward County Public Schools.
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The International Family Academy
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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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