Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Melrose Manors
A central Fort Lauderdale neighborhood with room to grow
5
Homes for sale
$459,900
Median list price
$310
Avg price / sqft
82
Median days on market
Melrose Manors sits in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, a mostly single-family pocket where mid-century homes trade for less than the beach-adjacent addresses to the east. The scale is neighborly and unpretentious — no gates, no HOA, just streets you can settle into — with easy reach to the wider spread of Fort Lauderdale homes for sale and neighbors like Gingerwood Place and Happy Dale.
For a buyer today, this is a small, patient market. There are only 5 active listings with a median list price of $459,900, and homes are taking a median of 82 days to sell — so you have time to negotiate rather than rush. Sellers are still getting about 98% of asking on average, so price your offer with that in mind and check the live map to see what's moving.
Melrose Manors is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,000 – $640K price range
1,410 sqft median home
$1,650/mo median rent
22 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Melrose Manors
$399,000
2824 SW 9th St, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 2 ba · 1,925 sqft
$515,000
670 SW 29th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,410 sqft
$440,000
700 SW 28th Ter, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft
$459,900
2800 SW 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,335 sqft
$640,000
661 SW 28th Way, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,224 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Melrose Manors market
22
Sold, last 12 months
$447,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
59 days
Median time to sell
Melrose Manors vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Melrose Manors boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Melrose Manors is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Melrose Manors home
≈ $3,263/mo
$459,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,072
Median age
31
Median income
$70,729
Median home value
$353,957
Beyond the listings
Living in Melrose Manors
Active
Top 16% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 16% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 19% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Entertainment
Top 20% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Active
Top 24% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Straight answers
Melrose Manors FAQs
Is Melrose Manors a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, central single-family neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale without the gates or HOA restrictions of many Broward communities. Families often look at the assigned Nova cluster, including Nova High School, and the central location keeps the rest of the city close.
Is Melrose Manors expensive?+
It's moderate for Fort Lauderdale — the median list price is $459,900 and homes have sold at a median of $445,000 over the past year. That's well below the city's waterfront and beach-adjacent addresses, so you get single-family space for the money.
What do homes cost in Melrose Manors?+
Active listings run from $399,000 to $640,000, with a median list of $459,900 and an average of $310 per square foot on a typical 1,410-square-foot home. Renters can expect a median around $1,650 a month if buying isn't the plan yet.
How is the market in Melrose Manors right now?+
It's a small, steady market with just 5 active listings and 21 sales in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 82 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 98% of asking — so there's room to negotiate without expecting deep discounts.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA here, which keeps monthly ownership costs simpler than in gated developments. Plan for property taxes, which run a median of about $7,557 a year in the neighborhood.
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