511 Carolina Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

$469,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,409 Status: Active

Current Price: $469,000 List Date: 7/10/2026 Last Modified: 7/29/2026

Overview

Description

This is it! Hidden beneath a canopy of mature trees in highly sought after Melrose Park, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers something increasingly rare in Fort Lauderdale-a private backyard oasis in the heart of the city. Set on nearly 9,000 square feet, lush landscaping wraps the property in shade and privacy. Mature fruit trees, new pavers, fresh sod, a covered patio, and multiple gathering spaces create a hidden garden where mornings begin beneath swaying palms and evenings end with sunsets filtering through the canopy and café lights twinkling overhead. Near St. Thomas Aquinas High School with easy access to I-95, I-595, Florida's Turnpike, and State Road 7 (US-441), it is also close to Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk District, Fort Lauderdale's beaches, shopping, dining, and parks.

Supplements: The warmth continues inside. A covered front porch with a wood-plank ceiling opens to a light-filled living space with vaulted wood-beam ceilings, expansive windows, a fireplace, and easy-care flooring with no carpet. The updated kitchen blends granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and timeless finishes, while the third bedroom's wood ce ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# B26051166

General Property Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Building Area Main: 1409
Building Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Main: 1294
Living Area Source: Public Records
Adjusted Area Main: 1332
Accessibility Features YN: No
Year Built: 1952
Parking Total: 4
Gated Community YN: No
Lot Size Area: 8927
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Dimensions: < 1/4 Acre,Paved Road,Pu
Senior Community YN: No
Land Lease YN: No
Recreation Lease YN: No
Guest House YN: No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
Stories Total: Yes
Stories: Yes
Direction Faces: East
Fireplace YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Furnished: Unfurnished
LP/Assessed Value: 1.27

Property Features

Dining Area: Kitchen Dining Exterior Features: Awning(s); Garden; Storage Flooring: Laminate; Other Leasing Permitted Details: Okay To Lease Parking Features: Driveway Property Condition: Resale Special Listing Conditions: Standard Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Water Heater; Other Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Construction Materials: Block Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Central Individual; Wall/Window Unit(s) Fencing: Fenced; See Remarks Heating: Other Interior Features: Bedroom Layout - Split; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Washer Hookup Levels: One Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA Lot Features: Fruit Tree(s); Landscaped; Many Trees Main Living Area: Entry Level Other Equipment: Other Other Structures: Shed(s); Storage Pets Allowed YN: Yes Pets Allowed: No Restrictions Possession: Negotiable Restrictions: No Restrictions Roof: Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Special Information: Sold As-Is Structure Type: House Tax Information: Homestead Exemption Utilities: Cable Available View: Garden Water Source: Public Window Features: Blinds Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Showing Service Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio Patio Details: Patio - Open Room Types: Den; Family Room Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot; Less Than 1 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN: No
Original List Price: 469000
Occupant Type: Owner
Listing Service: Full Service

Location and Legal

Country: United States
County Or Parish: Broward
County Parish Name: Broward
Street Number: 511
Street Name: Carolina
Street Suffix: Avenue
City Name: Fort Lauderdale
Municipality Type: Incorporated
State Or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33312
Postal Code +4: 1903
Postal Zip: 33312
Subdivision Name: MELROSE PARK SECT 1
Area: 3570
Geographic Area: FTSW - Ft Lauderdale SW (3470-3500;3570-3590)
Elementary School: Westwood Heights
Middle Or Junior School: Parkway
High School: South Plantation
Special Assessment YN: No
Parcel Number: 504207011570
Subdivision Number: Yes
Zoning: RS-6.7
Flood Zone: AH

Financial Information

Application Required YN: No
Master Association YN: No
Membership Fee Required YN: No
Tax Annual Amount: 6830.45
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed/SOH Value: 369750
Tax Legal Description: MELROSE PARK SECT 1 27-6 B LOT 29 BLK 5
Assessor Market Value: 369750

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-10T23:47:54Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Date: 2026-07-10

More Information

Leasing Permitted Details

Leasing Permitted YN: Yes

Capital Contributions

Capital Contributions YN: No

Co-Ownership

Property Management YN: No

Ceiling Fan Details

Number Of Ceiling Fans: 4

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 3

Pet Details

Pet Fee YN: No

Leasing Restrictions

Leasing - Max Times Per Year: 365
Leasing - Minimum Number of Days: Yes

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt: 362.44

Originating Details

Originating System Key: 20260710182258684382000000
Originating System ID: M00000170

Room Information

Room Name
Den
Family Room

Listing Office: Crimaldi and Associates, LLC

Last Updated: July - 29 - 2026

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511 Carolina Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (MLS# B26051166)