1 / 32325 Bontona Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Fort Lauderdale, FL
List Price
$2,990,000
Type
Single Family
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Price / SqFt
$814/sqft
Price reduction
5.1% below original list — was $3,150,000
Est. equity
12%
Comp ARV
$4,039,000
Max offer
$2,800,778
From the listing
Prime Las Olas Isles waterfront opportunity with 75 feet of frontage—offered under $3 million! Enjoy an unbeatable location just a short walk to Las Olas Boulevard’s restaurants, shops, and nightlife, plus easy access to the beach. This well-maintained home is full of charm, featuring a private, enchanting courtyard that’s perfect for entertaining. The home also presents a rare opportunity to convert the upstairs into a separate guest or family suite with private exterior access. For boaters, this property checks every box: no fixed bridges, about a 15-minute ride to the ocean, and dockage for up to a 65-foot boat. A rare chance to own in one of Fort Lauderdale’s most desirable waterfront neighborhoods.
Property Information
- Square Feet
- 3,673
- Units
- 1
- Days on Market
- 338
- Status
- active
Location
- County
- Broward County
- Zip Code
- 33301
- Coordinates
- 26.1188, -80.1232
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Why this deal
- 5.1% off original list price
- Value-add opportunity
- Represented end-to-end by Academia
- Active listing — move quickly
Deal Score
44/100
Thin
is scored →
~12% estimated equity to comp-based ARV (full marks at 30%+). Estimate — verify comps + rehab.
5.1% off original list (full marks at 25%+).
338 days on market (full marks at 120+ — more time = more leverage).
No explicit distress language in the public remarks.
A screen of the public MLS data we have — not an appraisal, valuation, or investment advice.
Deal scorecard
How four stakeholders read this deal
Strengths
- Electrical permit finalized 2021 — 4-point-clean signal
Risks
- Roof age ~54 yr — approaching or beyond Citizens' 25-yr eligibility threshold; may require replacement or Citizens' roof inspection
- Flood zone AE — mandatory flood insurance required (NFIP or private); adds to carrying cost
What a super-investor sees
Investor
Investor equity estimate based on ARV from closed MLS comps minus list price and estima…
What a bank sees
Lender / financing
Lender financeability estimate based on list price, ARV, and condition signals. Not a f…
What an insurer sees
Insurance / 4-point
insurability v1. Broward is entirely within the HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zone) — r…
- Roof age ~54 yr — approaching or beyond Citizens' 25-yr eligibility threshold; may require replacement or Citizens' roof inspection
- Flood zone AE — mandatory flood insurance required (NFIP or private); adds to carrying cost
What a GC / AHJ sees
Permits / condition
Permit data from Broward permit records (Fort Lauderdale coverage; other cities limited…
- Electrical permit finalized 2021 — 4-point-clean signal
4-point — last permit
- Roofnone
- Electrical2022-07-13
- Plumbingnone
- HVACnone
Estimates from public data — not an appraisal, insurance quote, or financing commitment. Insurability as of 2026-07-24. Verify with licensed professionals.
Deal calculator
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325 Bontona Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Comp-based ARV — 8 closed comp(s), medium confidence.
Recommended max offer
$2,700,800
Room vs list (above list)
$289,200
Est. equity
$483,945
12% of ARV, at list
ROC at list
14%
Est. all-in at list
$3,555,055
list + rehab + txn + carry
70% rule MAO
$2,700,800
Estimates only — not investment advice or an offer. ARV is drawn from recent closed comps; rehab from a rate-card range. Verify ARV, rehab, and all costs with a licensed professional before acting.
The comps behind the ARV
$4,039,000 after-repair value
5 recent closed sales nearby · medium confidence · range $2,398,000–$4,667,000
| Closed sale | Close $ | $/sqft | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1615 SE 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 333010.2 mi | $2,080,000 | $590 | 2026-06-11 |
| 1704 NE 1st St, Fort Lauderdale FL 333010.3 mi | $2,387,500 | $679 | 2026-06-29 |
| 217 SE 16th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 333010.3 mi | $2,250,000 | $746 | 2026-06-01 |
| 1529 SE 2nd Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL 333010.3 mi | $3,100,000 | $898 | 2026-03-23 |
| 625 Coral Way, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301renovated0.4 mi | $4,150,000 | $1,097 | 2026-03-03 |
Comparable data, not an appraisal. ARV is the median closed $/sqft of these comps applied to this home's size. Verify condition, location, and adjustments independently.