A featured Fort Lauderdale waterfront listing plus what buyers should know about the market.
Shopping for waterfront property in Fort Lauderdale? Here's the cut-and-dry version. Fort Lauderdale is called the Venice of America for a reason - more than 165 miles of navigable waterways run through the city, and most waterfront homes sit on deep-water canals with direct ocean or Intracoastal access. Neighborhoods like Las Olas Isles and Harbor Beach are built for boaters: wide canals, private docks, and a fast run to Port Everglades Inlet. Demand for this kind of waterfront stays strong because you can't manufacture dockage. Below is one current listing that shows exactly what the lifestyle looks like right now.
Featured: 2 Sunset Ln, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33062 - $5.995M New-Build Waterfront Estate
The numbers on this waterfront property in Fort Lauderdale
Price: $5,995,000
Beds / baths / living area: 7 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, 5,975 sq ft
Lot: 10,535 sq ft
Built: 2026, new construction - Sunset Lane, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
MLS: A12044796
Waterfront features
70 feet of canal frontage, private dock, direct ocean access with no fixed bridges. Beach club access plus a private beach. Resort-style pool and spa with sun shelf, waterfront lanai with summer kitchen, and a private wellness cabana with sauna and salt room.
Buyer tips for waterfront property in Fort Lauderdale
One - verify the dock: confirm permits, depth at low tide, and any HOA or city restrictions before you fall in love. Two - price flood insurance early: many waterfront blocks sit in AE flood zones, so get an elevation certificate and a quote during inspections. Three - check bridge clearance if you run a sailboat or tall sportfisher; fixed bridges cap what can pass. Four - inspect the seawall and dock pilings the way you'd inspect a roof. Repairs hit five figures fast.
