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738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,394 sqft
Listed by One Sotheby's International Realty
738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Listed by One Sotheby's International Realty
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Estimated monthly payment
$24,177/mo
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Work through three numbers: your estimated monthly payment, the cash needed at closing, and insurance & flood.
Estimated monthly payment $24,177/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 homesFrom the moment you arrive, this is the kind of home you never want to leave. Nestled in Sunrise Intracoastal, this renovated luxury estate begins with grand double doors opening to a soaring 20-foot foyer, staircase and game lounge. Continue to a Four Seasons-inspired chef's kitchen with JennAir appliances and custom millwork, followed by a family room with an eight-foot gas fireplace, cooled glass wine room and custom bar. Upstairs, the vaulted primary retreat features a terrace, spa bath, oversized shower, soaking tub and boutique dressing room. Outside, a two-story screened tropical oasis offers tiki lounges, a summer kitchen and resort-style pool with a 10-foot waterfall and fire feature. Walk to The Galleria, George English Park and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.
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738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 · Fort Lauderdale
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738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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What are the estimated monthly carrying costs at 738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304?+
Property tax (after sale): $4,998/month est.; homeowners insurance: $1,278/month est.; HOA: $0/month. Fixed ownership costs before a mortgage: $6,276/month est. Principal and interest: $17,901/month; PMI: $0/month. Total for the payment scenario shown: $24,177/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 738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304?+
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 738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 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 738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304?+
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 pool at 738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304?+
A pool typically adds ongoing service, chemicals and electricity, plus periodic resurfacing and equipment replacement. Verify the safety barrier meets Florida code, which is required for insurance and resale.
Is there room to negotiate on 738 MIDDLE RIVER Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304?+
This listing has been on the market 59 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
Bayview Elementary School
Elementary · 0.5 mi from this home · 1175 Middle River Dr, Fort Lauderdale
Sunrise Middle School
Middle school · 0.8 mi from this home · 1750 Ne 14Th St, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale High School
High school · 1.8 mi from this home · 1600 Ne 4Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Zone boundaries published by Broward County Public Schools.
Other options for this address
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School
Middle school · Charter · Grades 6–8 · Wilton Manors
ST. Thomas Aquinas High School
High school · Private · Catholic · Grades 9–12 · Fort Lauderdale
Edith Robinson Christian Academy
High school · Private · Christian · Grades 9–12 · Fort Lauderdale
Permission To Succeed Education Center
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades PK–12 · Port ST. Lucie
Permission To Succeed Education Center
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades K–12 · Port ST. Lucie
Murl Windsor Academy At Hollywood
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades PK–12 · Fort Lauderdale
The International Family Academy
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Grades K–12 · Fort Lauderdale
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Pre-K & Kindergarten · Private · Christian · Grades 4–12 · Oakland Park
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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