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About Bay Colony

Bay Colony is a luxury gated, waterfront, luxury community in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Properties are priced from $5,500,000 to $10,800,000. Pure Equity Realty lists homes in Bay Colony for 1% commission and provides free buyer representation.

Recently Sold in Bay Colony

What homes sell for in Bay Colony

Recent sales are the most reliable guide to value in Bay Colony. Closed prices show what buyers actually paid, which matters far more than asking prices when you are pricing a home to sell or preparing an offer. A sold history also shows how long homes in Bay Colony sat before closing and whether they went for over or under asking, and both shape a smart pricing or offer strategy. Closings turn over constantly, so a quiet stretch does not mean the market stopped, only that the most recent sales are already on record and the next ones have not closed yet. For a true read on value, the closest comparable homes matter more than any single headline figure. Pure Equity Realty can pull a full sold report for Bay Colony with the detail behind each sale, or a valuation built from the most comparable recent closings.

Homes & Architecture

Sold homes in Bay Colony

Recent listings in Bay Colony have offered 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 6 baths. Floor plans span roughly 1,792 to 6,929 square feet. The mix here includes land, condo and single family homes. Current prices run from $1,100,000 to $1,410,000. The homes on the market were built between 1988 and 2015.

Market & Value

Bay Colony market and home values

Recent activity is the clearest guide to value in Bay Colony. The median list price in Bay Colony is around $1,100,000, or roughly $663 per square foot. That sits about 183% above the Broward County median, which shows where Bay Colony lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $1,100,000 to $1,410,000, so the home you choose within Bay Colony matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 418 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Bay Colony market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Bay Colony carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity Realty can pull the active and recently sold homes in Bay Colony so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.

Who It Suits

Is Bay Colony right for you?

Whether Bay Colony fits you comes down to how you plan to live here. Bay Colony appeals to boaters and buyers who want to be on the water, whether a canal, lake, or the Intracoastal. Waterfront homes carry their own insurance and maintenance considerations, so factor wind and flood coverage into the budget from the start. On price, Bay Colony sits in the upper tier, drawing buyers who want more space, newer construction, or a stronger location. Whether Bay Colony is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity Realty can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living in Bay Colony

The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance. Waterfront homes here offer canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage, and some sites include private dockage.

Location

Bay Colony location

Bay Colony sits in Fort Lauderdale, part of Broward County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Fort Lauderdale area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.

Buying in Bay Colony

Buying a home in Bay Colony

If a home in Bay Colony catches your eye here, the buying process follows the same path as the rest of Broward County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Broward County is about $3,610. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Fort Lauderdale means you see new listings in Bay Colony the day they reach the market.

Selling in Bay Colony

Selling a home in Bay Colony

Thinking of selling in Bay Colony? A successful sale here comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in Bay Colony currently center around $1,100,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Bay Colony owners in Fort Lauderdale, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Bay Colony?

There are 3 active listings for sale in Bay Colony right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory spans a range of budgets and property types, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Bay Colony listings the day they reach the market.

What is the median home price in Bay Colony?

The median list price in Bay Colony is $1,100,000, or roughly $663 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Bay Colony homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $1,100,000 to $1,410,000. Treat it as a quick gauge of the Bay Colony market rather than a valuation for any one home, since price depends heavily on size, condition, location, and community. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.

What price range do homes in Bay Colony cover?

Homes for sale in Bay Colony currently range from about $1,100,000 at the entry level to $1,410,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects the local mix, from smaller condos and townhomes up to larger single-family and luxury homes, with the median list price around $1,100,000. A wide range usually means there is something at most budgets, though the number of homes at each price point varies. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Bay Colony listings that actually fit.

How long do homes take to sell in Bay Colony?

Homes in Bay Colony are averaging 418 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That pace is a useful read on demand: a lower number points to a faster, more competitive market where well-priced homes move quickly, while a higher number gives buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market in Bay Colony also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.

Is Bay Colony a gated community?

Yes. Bay Colony is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.

Are there waterfront homes in Bay Colony?

Yes. Bay Colony includes waterfront homes with canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage.

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