Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Golden Heights
A quiet central pocket of Fort Lauderdale
1
Homes for sale
$479,900
Median list price
$268
Avg price / sqft
8
Median days on market
Golden Heights is a compact residential neighborhood in central Fort Lauderdale, the kind of place where single-family homes on modest lots keep things low-key and walkable to everyday errands. It sits within reach of the wider Fort Lauderdale homes for sale market and neighboring communities like Plantation Acres and Gingerwood Place, giving buyers a central base without the price of the beachfront corridors. Families here are assigned to well-regarded schools including College Academy At Broward College and Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem.
The market is genuinely thin right now — a single active listing at $479,900, so choices are limited and timing matters. Homes that do hit the market move fast, with a median of just 8 days on market and sellers collecting about 96% of asking. If Golden Heights is on your list, watch the live map closely and be ready to act when inventory appears.
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 quiet, centrally located Fort Lauderdale neighborhood built around single-family homes, with assigned schools like College Academy At Broward College. The central position keeps you close to neighboring communities and everyday amenities without paying beachfront prices.
Is Golden Heights expensive?+
It sits in a mid-range band for Fort Lauderdale, with the current active listing priced at $479,900 and an average of about $268 per square foot. Recent sales closed at a median of $457,500, so it's more attainable than the waterfront corridors like the Galt Mile.
What do homes cost in Golden Heights?+
The single active listing is priced at $479,900 for roughly 1,792 square feet, which works out to about $268 per square foot. Over the past year, two homes sold at a median price of $457,500.
How is the market in Golden Heights?+
It's tight and quick — just one home is active right now, and recent listings have sold in a median of 8 days. Sellers are averaging about 96% of asking, so buyers should expect limited choice and little room to lowball.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for the neighborhood, which is typical for an area of detached single-family homes. Property taxes run a median of about $3,656 per year, a manageable figure for the price range.
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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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