Located in the desirable Melrose Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, this updated home offers a prime location just minutes to downtown Fort Lauderdale and area beaches. The spacious floorplan features three bedrooms plus a bonus office/den that can easily be used as a fourth bedroom. Highlights include a one-car garage, roof replaced in 2022, and a new AC installed in 2024. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, white shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been renovated with tile showers and new vanities, with all work completed using proper permits. Enjoy a large fenced backyard with plenty of room to entertain. No HOA—bring your boat or camper. This property qualifies for a mortgage rate buydown of up to 3%!
Listing Provided Courtesy of Home Free Today Realty at 561-478-1629
Property Details
Price:
$474,900
MLS #:
R11156427
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
MELROSE PARK SEC 5
Neighborhood:
3570
Listed Date:
Jan 21, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,512
Total Sq Ft:
1,822
Lot Size:
7,405 sqft / 0.17 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1957
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Schools
Elementary School:
Westwood Heights
Middle School:
Parkway
High School:
South Plantation
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Central
Interior Features
Bedroom Layout – Split, Pantry
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Closet
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Architectural Style
Ranch
Association Amenities
None
Construction Materials
Block, CBS, Concrete
Covered Spaces
1
Direction Faces
Southwest
Lot Features
Fruit Tree(s), Room for Pool
Parking Features
Attached Carport
Patio And Porch Features
Patio – Open, Patio
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Stories
1
Waterfront Features
None
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,146
Map
Community
- Address1040 Long Island Avenue Fort Lauderdale FL
- SubdivisionMELROSE PARK SEC 5
- CityFort Lauderdale
- CountyBroward
- Zip Code33312
Subdivisions in Fort Lauderdale
- ARGONNE HEIGHTS AMD PLACE 16-8 B
- CORAL HILLS 37-20 B
- CORAL RIDGE ISLES 45-47 B
- FLA FRUIT LANDS CO SUB 1
- GOLDEN HEIGHTS HOMES 40-28 B
- HOLIDAY HEIGHTS 27-11 B
- IMPERIAL POINT 2 SEC 54-19 B
- LAUDERDALE ISLES 2-BLK 12
- M & I 135-4 B
- MARY-KNOLL 39-48 B
- MELROSE PARK SEC 7 39-35 B
- OAKLAND OCEAN MILE
- OAKLAND PARK 2-38 B
- PINE ISLAND COMM 167-50 B
- PLAYA DEL MAR CONDO
- SAILBOAT BEND
- SANDS POINT CONDO II
- SOUTHPOINT CONDO
- STRADA 315
- THE TWNHS AT NOVA
- TWIN LAKES EAST 79-22 B
- YELLOWSTONE PARK AMD
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Fort Lauderdale as of Mar 30, 2026
1,699
Single Family Listed
157
Avg DOM
416
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,467,787
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the MELROSE PARK SEC 5 subdivision, 1040 Long Island Avenue Fort Lauderdale FL is a Single Family for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312. It is listed for $474,900 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,512 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1957. The current price per square foot is $314. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Fort Lauderdale is $416. The average listing price for Single Family in Fort Lauderdale is $1,467,787. To schedule a showing of MLS#r11156427 at 1040 Long Island Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, FL, contact your Stonecrest International Realty agent at 561-707-9933.
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