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Fort Lauderdale Single Family Ocean Access

 - August 2026

Market Segment: Single family homes in the city of Fort Lauderdale with ocean access via canal, Intracoastal or river
Executive Summary:

Fort Lauderdale single family ocean access homes strengthened again in the August 2026 report, with 191 active listings, 6.8 months of supply, and a Market Index of 85, placing the segment in a strong seller’s market. The latest trailing six-month data shows a clear year-over-year improvement, with 192 homes sold from March through August 2026, up 30.6%, while the median sale price increased 18.1% to $2,775,000. Price per square foot also rose 4.0% to $889, and days on market improved from 66 to 58, although the sale-to-list price ratio eased slightly from 95% to 94%. Longer-term trends show pricing remains well above pre-pandemic levels, with the latest six-month median sale price and price per square foot both above 2025 annual levels, indicating a continued upward price trend.

Local Inventory Analysis

Sales per Month Months of Supply *Market Index Market Condition
28.3 6.8 85 Strong Seller's Market

85

Waterfront 
Market Index

"Strong Seller's Market"

Buyer's
Market

Balanced
Market

Seller's
Market

The Inventory Table shows Active Listings, Median List Price, High List Price and Low List Price at the end of the most recent report month. Sales per Month: The average number of sales per month based on total sales over the past 12 months. Months of Supply: The number of months it would take to absorb the current active inventory based on the average monthly sales pace. The Market Index is calculated using a proprietary algorithm based on Month’s of Supply, Days on Market, Sale Price/List Price Ratio and change in Closed Sales Volume. A lower index indicates a Buyer’s Market and a higher index indicates a Seller’s Market.

 

Median Sale Price and Sales Volume: 10-Year Trends

*6-Mo Trend:
Represents the median sale price per square foot over the previous six months.

The 10-Year Trend Table shows Median Sale Price, Median Dollar per Square Foot ($/SqFt) and Units Sold over the past 10 years. The table also includes year over year changes (% Δ) to Median Sale Price and $/SqFt. The 10-Year Trend Chart visually demonstrates the change in Median $/SqFt compared to Total Units Sold per year. Median $/SqFt provides a more stable measure of pricing change, especially in smaller local markets where median figures can be heavily influenced by the size, quality, or price range of properties sold in a given period.

 

Trailing 6 Month Analysis

The Trailing 6 Month Analysis is a rolling view of market activity based on the most recent six months of data. Instead of analyzing just one month, this approach combines the latest six months to smooth out short-term fluctuations. This is especially useful in smaller local markets, where low monthly sales volume can distort one-month results. By analyzing the most recent six months together, it reduces volatility and offers a clearer view of underlying market conditions. Affect on Seasonality: The Trailing 6 Month Table lists 6 metrics pulled from 6 months of sales data, and compares those metrics to the same period of time last year. Comparing the latest six months to the same period last year helps reduce seasonality by measuring performance against the same seasonal window.

09/11/2026

**Data compiled, analyzed and curated by By The Sea Realty. Source: Beaches MLS.

This report compliments of
Rich Barnhart

Rich Barnhart

Fort Lauderdale Specialist
rich@bythesearealty.com
954-980-7795
By The Sea Realty Home
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Local Inventory Analysis

The Inventory Table shows Active Listings, Median List Price, High List Price and Low List Price at the end of the most recent report month.

Sales per Month: The average number of sales per month based on total sales over the past 12 months.

Months of Supply: The number of months it would take to absorb the current active inventory based on the average monthly sales pace. NOTE: Waterfront markets tend to carry more inventory. Note: The normal benchmark for Months of Supply varies by market, and waterfront markets tend to carry more inventory on average.

The Market Index is calculated using a proprietary algorithm based on Month’s of Supply, Days on Market, Sale Price/List Price Ratio and change in Closed Sales Volume. A lower index indicates a Buyer’s Market and a higher index indicates a Seller’s Market.

Trailing 6-Month Analysis

The Trailing 6 Month Analysis is a rolling view of market activity based on the most recent six months of data. Instead of analyzing just one month, this approach combines the latest six months to smooth out short-term fluctuations. This is especially useful in smaller local markets, where low monthly sales volume can distort one-month results. By analyzing the most recent six months together, it reduces volatility and offers a clearer view of underlying market conditions.

Affect on Seasonality: The Trailing 6 Month Table lists 6 metrics pulled from 6 months of sales data, and compares those metrics to the same period of time last year. Comparing the latest six months to the same period last year helps reduce seasonality by measuring performance against the same seasonal window.

Median Sale Price & Sales Volume: 10 Year Trends

The 10-Year Trend Table shows Median Sale Price, Median Dollar per Square Foot ($/SqFt) and Units Sold over the past 10 years. The table also includes year over year changes (% Δ) to Median Sale Price and $/SqFt.

The 10-Year Trend Chart visually demonstrates the change in Median $/SqFt compared to Total Units Sold per year. Median $/SqFt provides a more stable measure of pricing change, especially in smaller local markets where median figures can be heavily influenced by the size, quality, or price range of properties sold in a given period.