1221 SW 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Sold $990,000 · Oct 13, 2026

Last asking price $950,000 · 104.2% of asking · 5 days on market

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  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath
  • 960 sq ft
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built 1950
  • Lot 11,761.2 sq ft
  • Broward County
  • MLS# B26066540
  • River Oaks
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About this home

Unique River Oaks waterfront opportunity on an oversized nearly 12,000 square foot lot with 85 feet of canal frontage, direct ocean access and NO fixed bridges. This 2-bed, 1-bath home offers exceptional flexibility: enjoy as-is, renovate, or explore the site's prime redevelopment potential. Features include a carport, generous driveway, boathouse, abundant storage and sheds, front and rear porches, hot tub, plus a covered outdoor bar and patio surrounded by lush tropical landscaping. Minutes from the marina and close to the best of Fort Lauderdale dining, boating and lifestyle. A rare combination of land, waterfront and location with tremendous potential for boaters, investors, builders or end users. Experience the best of the Fort Lauderdale waterfront lifestyle from a location that puts boating, dining, travel and entertainment within easy reach. 1221 SW 17th Street sits in River Oaks near the New River and the heart of Fort Lauderdale's marine community, with direct ocean access and no fixed bridges. Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center is 1 mile away, while Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is roughly 3 miles from the area. Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Boulevard, Riverwalk, Port Everglades, the 17th Street marina district, beaches, restaurants and nightlife are all just minutes away. Convenient access to I-95 and I-595 makes Miami, approximately 25 miles south of Fort Lauderdale, easily accessible, with Miami International Airport roughly 30 miles from the greater 17th Street area. Whether heading out by boat, catching a flight, enjoying Las Olas or spending the day at the beach, this location delivers the connectivity and lifestyle that make Fort Lauderdale waterfront living so desirable.

Features

Schools

  • Elementary: Croissant Park
  • Middle: New River
  • High: Stranahan

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Compass Florida, LLC · mlsfl@compass.com · Listing agent: Josh Ziegelbaum

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1221 SW 17th Street sold on Oct 13, 2026. If you own nearby, get a free home valuation or see homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale. Call or text BreakThru Realty at (786) 914-1017 or email sales@breakthrurealty.com.

Questions About 1221 SW 17th Street

What did 1221 SW 17th Street sell for?
1221 SW 17th Street sold for $990,000 on Oct 13, 2026, about 104.2% of its last asking price of $950,000 and about $1,031 per square foot. Recent sales like this one are what buyers and sellers nearby price against.
What are the property taxes on 1221 SW 17th Street?
The listing reported annual property taxes of $3,054 for 2025. Taxes are reassessed at the sale price after a purchase, so the new owner's bill will differ from that figure.
When was 1221 SW 17th Street built?
1221 SW 17th Street was built in 1950 and the listing describes its condition as resale. Age matters for insurance and financing in Florida: ask about the roof, the electrical panel and, for a condo built before the current code, the building's structural reserve study.
How long was 1221 SW 17th Street on the market?
1221 SW 17th Street was on the market for 5 days before it sold.
Is 1221 SW 17th Street waterfront?
Yes. The listing described the water as marina no fixed bridge ocean access canal front navigable water seawall canal width 1-80 feet.
Which schools serve 1221 SW 17th Street?
The MLS lists Croissant Park (elementary), New River (middle), Stranahan (high). School assignments are set by the district and can change; verify them with the school board before you rely on them.
Is 1221 SW 17th Street still for sale?
No. 1221 SW 17th Street sold on Oct 13, 2026. BreakThru Realty can show you similar homes for sale nearby, or tell you what a home like yours would sell for today; call or text and a licensed agent will follow up.

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A comparable home, 1421 SW 20th Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, sold for $1,180,000 in October 2026. Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods include Rio Vista and Coral Ridge. Nearby ZIP codes include 33301 and 33304. This property also neighbors Plantation, Oakland Park, and Davie. Compare it with the Fort Lauderdale housing market report.