Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Golden Heights
Central Fort Lauderdale living without the beachfront price tag
1
Homes for sale
$479,900
Median list price
$268
Avg price / sqft
8
Median days on market
Golden Heights sits in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, a compact residential pocket that trades boat slips and high-rises for single-family streets and easy access to everything the city does well. You're a short drive from the energy of Central Beach, the walkable blocks of Victoria Park, and the condo towers of the Galt Mile — but the neighborhood itself keeps a quieter, more grounded feel.
The market here is small and moves fast. With just one active listing at $479,900 and only two homes sold in the past year at a median of $457,500, inventory is tight and well-priced homes go quickly — the median listing spent just 8 days on market and sellers collected about 96% of asking. If you want a foothold in central Fort Lauderdale at a price well below the waterfront enclaves, this is a neighborhood worth watching closely on the live map.
Golden Heights is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$479,900 – $480K price range
1,792 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Golden Heights
Every active listing inside the Golden Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Golden Heights market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$457,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
Golden Heights vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 13.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Golden Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Golden Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Golden Heights home
≈ $3,043/mo
$479,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
308
Median age
38
Median income
$48,056
Median home value
$275,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Golden Heights
Entertainment
Top 1% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Top 2% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Culture
Top 15% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Straight answers
Golden Heights FAQs
Is Golden Heights a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick if you want central Fort Lauderdale access without paying waterfront prices. You're minutes from Central Beach, downtown, and neighborhoods like Coral Ridge and Victoria Park, while the neighborhood itself keeps a residential, single-family character.
Is Golden Heights expensive?+
Compared with Fort Lauderdale's coastal and gated enclaves, it's relatively affordable — the median list price is $479,900 and homes run about $268 per square foot. That's a meaningful discount to the beachfront condo towers and waterfront homes elsewhere in the city.
What do homes cost in Golden Heights?+
The single active listing is priced at $479,900 for around 1,792 square feet, and the two homes sold in the past year had a median sold price of $457,500. Expect roughly $268 per square foot for a single-family home here.
How is the market in Golden Heights?+
It's a tight, fast market with very limited inventory — just one active listing and two sales in the past 12 months. Homes that are priced right move quickly, with a median 8 days on market and sellers netting about 96% of asking.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
As a neighborhood of single-family homes, Golden Heights doesn't carry the HOA fees you'd see in a condo or gated community — HOA data isn't reported here. Property taxes run a median of about $3,656 per year, which is modest for Fort Lauderdale.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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