615 Idlewyld Dr

Idlewyld · Fort Lauderdale, FL5 BD · 7 BA · 5,995 SQ FT · 102 FT WATER FRONTAGE
$11,900,000FOR SALEBUILT 1974
PRICE CUT · $2,600,000 BELOW ORIGINAL
26 minutes to ocean (2.5 nm)See route
102 ft water frontage
366 ft across open water
Up to 146 ft should turn around without backing out

Sun exposure

6h 50m of direct sun in Summer

6:40 AM to 1:20 PM·East water side·Morning light on the dock, shaded by afternoon

87° HIGHEST
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Direct sunIndirect sunNight
Located inside IdlewyldOne of the smallest and most tucked-away waterfront pockets in Fort Lauderdale. Buyers come here for the intimacy, the location, and the fact that it feels private while still staying close to the action.Neighborhood medians26 minRUN TO OCEAN80 ftFRONTAGE$74,784PER FRONT FT6 homes for saleWater intel

FROM THE LISTING

Experience true resort-style living on this rare half-acre estate in the prestigious gated community of Idlewyld, located just off the iconic Las Olas Blvd. Surrounded by lush, mature tropical landscaping & waterfalls, this expansive property offers a main residence and fully separate guest house for a total of 5 beds and 6.5 baths with a 2 car garage. Resort-inspired amenities include a gym, sauna, steam room, multiple wet bars, summer kitchen, pool, hot tub and Control 4 smart home system. The sprawling manicured grounds, wide Intracoastal views, and multiple entertaining areas create a private, resort-like ambiance. Just moments from the beach, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this is waterfront living at its finest.

Water & dockage

Water frontage1.3× the median here·102 ft
Lot depth215 ft
Max boat length90 ft
Max dock + boat widthopen water·No canal limit
Canal width at propertyOpen water
Dock setback5 ft each side

Rules and limits for this property

We measure the property’s water edge, then take 5 ft off each side — the dock setback that applies here, which is what leaves 90 ft of berth. The property fronts the Intracoastal Waterway, so no canal width limits beam. Depth is the one limit we don’t state: no public survey covers these canals at a resolution we can rely on. We’ll measure it at the property for you.

Limits from Fort Lauderdale ULDR 47-19.3 (dock and mooring structures) and Code 8-91(e) (moored vessels).

Route to the ocean

InletPort Everglades
Distance2.5 nm
Run to the oceanabout typical for the street·26 min at 6 knplus bridge waits
1 drawbridge on the waySoutheast 17th Street·55 ft clearance when closed
Lowest clearance55 ft

The home

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms6.5
Interior5,995 sq ft
Lot23,520 sq ft
Year built1974

Price & taxes

Asking$11,900,000
Originally listed$14,500,000
Price / sq ft$1,985
Price / ft frontage1.6× the median here·$116,667

History

Days on market351 days
Last sale$1,750,000 · Mar 1998
MLS# F10527276 · BeachesMLS · Listed by Tim Elmes, Compass Florida, LLC
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  • Seawall condition and permit history
  • The dock: shore power and amperage, water, pilings, lift capacity
  • Seller's motivation and flexibility on price
  • Neighborhood and street assessment

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