Located in the desirable Melrose Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, this updated home offers a prime location just minutes to downtown Fort Lauderdale and area beaches. The spacious floorplan features three bedrooms plus a bonus office/den that can easily be used as a fourth bedroom. Highlights include a one-car garage, roof replaced in 2022, and a new AC installed in 2024. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, white shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been renovated with tile showers and new vanities, with all work completed using proper permits. Enjoy a large fenced backyard with plenty of room to entertain. No HOA—bring your boat or camper. This property qualifies for a mortgage rate buydown of up to 3%!
Sold for $479,000
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$479,000
1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
3beds
1,512sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
7,490 Square Feet Lot
$479,000 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$3,406 Estimated rent
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$479,000
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One-car garageThree bedroomsGranite countertopsSpacious floorplanUpdated kitchenStainless steel appliancesWhite shaker cabinets
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Listed by:
Dustin Mercurio 772-206-0453,
Home Free Today Realty,
Bird John Calixte 561-562-7665,
Home Free Today Realty
Bought with:
Krystal Wright, 3373936
Norluxe Realty Miami
Source: BeachesMLS,MLS#: R11156427
Originating MLS: BeachesMLS
Originating MLS: BeachesMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150
- Dimensions: 15 X 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Tub Shower
- Flooring: Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,822
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
- Details: CarportSpaces:1.00
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Entry Level Living Area Y
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Outdoor Living Area, Room For Pool
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,490 Square Feet
- Features: Fruit Trees, < 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 504207051870
- Zoning: RS-6.7
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 3 Phase
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MELROSE PARK SEC 5
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
Location
- Region: Fort Lauderdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $345,160
- Annual tax amount: $7,145
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $479,000+0.9%$317/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $474,900-3.1%$314/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $489,900+2.1%$324/sqft |
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| 5/10/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/2/2024 | Pending sale | $479,900$317/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $479,900+2.1%$317/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$311/sqft |
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| 3/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $479,900+54.8%$317/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Sold | $310,000+288%$205/sqft |
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| 10/21/1997 | Sold | $79,900+35.6%$53/sqft |
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| 6/1/1988 | Sold | $58,929$39/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,146 +7.3% | $345,160 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $6,662 +414.8% | $323,940 +295.4% |
| 2023 | $1,294 +1.8% | $81,920 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,271 +3.6% | $79,540 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,227 +1.8% | $77,230 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,205 +29.5% | $76,170 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $931 | $74,460 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $931 +9.7% | $73,080 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $849 -0.1% | $71,580 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $850 -1.4% | $70,110 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $862 +0.6% | $69,630 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $856 | $69,080 -13.3% |
| 2013 | $856 +13.4% | $79,650 +19% |
| 2012 | $755 -7.7% | $66,930 -10% |
| 2011 | $818 -1.4% | $74,350 +0.7% |
| 2010 | $830 -52.7% | $73,810 -39.6% |
| 2009 | $1,755 -41.1% | $122,200 -33.9% |
| 2008 | $2,982 -24.7% | $184,950 -5.2% |
| 2007 | $3,962 -2.1% | $195,100 +8.6% |
| 2006 | $4,046 | $179,700 +44.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $124,720 +11.7% |
| 2004 | $2,852 +9.8% | $111,650 +7.6% |
| 2003 | $2,597 +30.7% | $103,740 +33.6% |
| 2002 | $1,988 -3.9% | $77,640 +24.4% |
| 2001 | $2,069 +2.6% | $62,430 |
| 2000 | $2,017 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Melrose Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Westwood Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Parkway Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10South Plantation High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westwood Heights
- Middle: Parkway
- High: South Plantation
Source: BeachesMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Broward County
- Fort Lauderdale
- 33312
- Melrose Park
- 1040 Long Island Avenue
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