LEADING YOU HOME to canvas your own Oasis in Melrose! Property is in need of many upgrades but Roof does not leak, AC 2017. Electrical panels 2011. Here you'll find a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, Quartz counters. This 3 beds/ 2 bath gem is preserved with some of its original charm. The Master bedroom features a separate entrance offering flex rental income potential. The guest bedrooms are spacious.. Plenty of natural lighting. Washer and dryer has its own room. Connect with nature and install your hammock between the coconut trees while basking amongst the hosts of exotic bamboos and tropical plants with even more space to add a pool or expand the wooden deck. The storage shed conveys with sale. Close to I-95, Las Olas Beach, and downtown Fort Lauderdale. This is home!
Sold for $395,000
$395,000
281 Florida Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
3beds
1,264sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
8,756 Square Feet Lot
$399,000 Zestimate®
$313/sqft
$2,920 Estimated rent
Home value
$399,000
$359,000 - $447,000
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Listed by:
Sandra Gean Simmonds 904-405-4208,
Promiseland Properties LLC
Bought with:
Kar Wai Chu, 3416487
LoKation
Kar Wai Chu, 3416487
LoKation
Source: BeachesMLS,MLS#: F10514227
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
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater, Water Purifier, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Bedroom on Main Level, Breakfast Area, Living/Dining Room
- Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile
- Windows: Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,264 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: CarportSpaces:1.00
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: First Floor Entry
- Patio & porch: Porch, Balcony
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 8,756 Square Feet
- Features: Fruit Trees, < 1/4 Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 504207010350
- Zoning: RS-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Melrose Park Sec 1 27-6 B
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Fort Lauderdale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $313/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $327,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,957
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 80 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 | Sold | $395,000-5.7%$313/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $419,000-1.4%$331/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000+165.6%$336/sqft |
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| 5/18/2004 | Sold | $160,000+25%$127/sqft |
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| 12/31/2003 | Sold | $128,000+47.1%$101/sqft |
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| 8/5/2003 | Sold | $87,000-0.6%$69/sqft |
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| 8/17/2001 | Sold | $87,500-2.7%$69/sqft |
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| 4/8/1997 | Sold | $89,900+114%$71/sqft |
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| 12/18/1996 | Sold | $42,000$33/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,220 +4.4% | $336,680 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $5,957 +107.2% | $327,200 +103.3% |
| 2023 | $2,875 +6.4% | $160,920 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,701 +3.2% | $156,240 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,617 +1.8% | $151,690 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,569 +13.3% | $149,600 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,268 | $146,240 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,268 +7.3% | $143,520 +15.1% |
| 2017 | $2,114 -17.4% | $124,730 +53.1% |
| 2016 | $2,560 +24.1% | $81,460 +10% |
| 2015 | $2,063 +8.1% | $74,060 +10% |
| 2014 | $1,908 +9.9% | $67,330 -7.6% |
| 2013 | $1,735 +38.1% | $72,850 +30.9% |
| 2012 | $1,257 -7.3% | $55,650 -8.4% |
| 2011 | $1,356 -19% | $60,770 -18.9% |
| 2010 | $1,674 -33.1% | $74,970 -37% |
| 2009 | $2,500 -32.6% | $119,080 -34.3% |
| 2008 | $3,712 -6.8% | $181,370 -7.5% |
| 2007 | $3,983 +2.3% | $196,180 +13.5% |
| 2006 | $3,894 | $172,810 +32.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $130,800 +21.7% |
| 2004 | $2,750 +1.2% | $107,520 -1% |
| 2003 | $2,716 +40.9% | $108,610 +44.3% |
| 2002 | $1,928 -32.5% | $75,250 -20.2% |
| 2001 | $2,858 +55.8% | $94,350 |
| 2000 | $1,835 | -- |
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Neighborhood: Melrose Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Westwood Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Parkway Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10South Plantation High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Westwood Heights
- 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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