$479,000
Sold · June 15, 2026
1040 Long Island Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Sale Summary
What this home sold for
- Sold price
- $479,000
- Vs. list price
- 0.9% over
- Days on market
- 53
- Price per sq ft
- $317
This 3-bedroom single-family home in Melrose Park Sec 5 sold for $479,000 on June 15, 2026. That was 0.9% above its final list price of $474,900. It first came on the market at $489,900, so the price was adjusted before it sold. It spent 53 days on the market. At $317 per square foot, it closed 6.2% below the $338 median of the 3 other single-family home sales in the recent closings shown below.
Listing Snapshot
- Sold Price
- $479,000
- Sold On
- June 15, 2026
- Days on Site
- 53 Days
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Total Baths
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Partial Baths
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,512 sqft
- Total Sq Ft
- 1,822 sqft
- Lot Size
- 0.17 Acres
- Year Built
- 1957
- Property Type
- Single Family
- MLS #
- R11156427
- Property Tax
- $7,146 (2025)
- Subdivision
- MELROSE PARK SEC 5
- County
- Broward
- Status
- Sold
About This Property
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%!
Virtual TourGeneral Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Sold
- Year Built
- 1957
- Property Condition
- Resale
- Number of Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
- Garage Spaces
- 0
- Parking
- Attached Carport
- Direction Faces
- Southwest
- Lot Size (Acres)
- 0.17
- Living Sq Ft
- 1,512
- Total Sq Ft
- 1,822
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water Source
- Public
- Zoning
- RS-6.7
Interior Features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher / Electric Range / Microwave / Refrigerator
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Flooring
- Laminate
- Interior Features
- Living Dining Room / Pantry / Split Bedrooms / Tub Shower
- Laundry
- Inside / Laundry Closet
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 3
- Main Level Baths
- 2
- Total Rooms
- 7
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Exterior Features
- Construction
- Block / Concrete
- Roof
- Composition / Shingle
- Exterior Features
- Outdoor Living Area / Room For Pool
- Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Patio & Porch
- Patio
- Lot Features
- Fruit Trees / Less Than Quarter Acre
- Waterfront Features
- None
Community & HOA
- Association Amenities
- None
- Utilities
- Sewer Available / Water Available
- Pets Allowed
- No Pet Restrictions / Yes
- Financing Terms
- Cash / Conventional / FHA / Va Loan
- MLS Area
- 3570
Schools
- Elementary School
- Westwood Heights
- Middle School
- Parkway
- High School
- South Plantation
About the Community
- Homes for Sale
- 5
- Median List Price
- $544,900
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $316
- Avg Days on Market
- 27
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I schedule a tour of 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?
- Use the Tour button on this listing to request a showing of 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Pick a day and time and choose an in-person or video-chat tour, and a Pure Equity agent will confirm your visit, often the same day.
- Is 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 still available?
- 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 is currently listed as Sold, and has been on the market 53 days. Status updates directly from the MLS as homes go under contract, so ask us to confirm availability before you plan a visit.
- How much is the monthly payment for 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?
- With 20% down ($94,980) on the $474,900 list price and a 30-year fixed loan at an illustrative 6.875% rate, the estimated principal & interest for 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 is about $2,496/mo, before property taxes, insurance. Use the payment estimate on this page to adjust the down payment and rate.
- How do I get pre-approved to buy 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?
- Getting pre-approved shows sellers you're a serious buyer and clarifies your true budget before you offer on 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Contact Pure Equity and we'll connect you with a trusted local lender to review your financing options, no obligation.
- What schools serve 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?
- 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 is zoned for Westwood Heights (elementary), Parkway (middle), South Plantation (high). School assignments and boundaries can change year to year, so confirm current zoning with the local school district before you buy.
- Can I negotiate the price of 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312?
- Often, yes. The right offer on 1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 depends on how it's priced against comparable single family sales in Fort Lauderdale, how long it's been listed, and how motivated the seller is. Pure Equity will run the comps and help you craft a competitive, well-supported offer.
Listing courtesy of Home Free Today Realty
Listing information is provided by BeachesMLS, Inc.and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Pure Equity. Information is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties. © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Last updated July 1, 2026.
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Recently sold homes in Melrose Park Sec 5
These are the last 4 recorded closings in Melrose Park Sec 5, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $338 per square foot. The most recent closed on September 22, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$545,000
Sold · September 22, 2026
1055 Wyoming Avenue
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,435 sqft · $380/sqft
Sold$580,000
Sold · September 18, 2026
1049 Wyoming Avenue
4 bed · 3 bath · 1,714 sqft · $338/sqft
$5,001 over the asking price
Sold$355,000
Sold · August 28, 2026
773 W Dayton Circle
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,645 sqft · $216/sqft
$42,000 under the asking price
Sold$495,000
Sold · January 23, 2026
1136 Tennessee Avenue
3 bed · 2 bath
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