490 NW 29TH AVENUE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33311
Pending40 days on marketListed Jul 8, 2026MLS #TB8527010
About this home
490 NW 29TH AVENUE
**ATTENTION INVESTORS AND SAVVY OWNER-OCCUPANTS** Hard-to-find cosmetic fixer-upper in one of Fort Lauderdale’s most centrally located and rapidly appreciating pockets. The owner’s retirement gives you the rare chance to secure this spacious 3 bed / 2 bath home at the lowest price per sq ft in the area by far. Some cosmetic TLC may be required, but all major big-ticket items have already been completed and absolutely no known major issues. So what makes this one so special? 1) All new interior and exterior electrical feeds, with brand new electrical boxes installed in 2024. 2) Both bathrooms fully remodeled in April 2023, featuring modern finishes, a glass half-wall shower requiring no curtain, double-sink vanity, and bathtub. 3) Brand new impact windows installed throughout in January 2020, excluding only the two rear windows. 4) New central HVAC system installed in 2019, along with three additional wall units for flexible supplemental room-by-room cooling. 5) New tile roof installed in January 2015. 6) Kitchen fully gutted and remodeled in 2011, featuring newer fixtures and solid wood oak/maple-toned cabinetry. 7) All new interior doors throughout the home, excluding the laundry room door. 8) Insulated Florida room offering valuable additional flex space for relaxing, working from home, entertaining, or future customization. 9) Dedicated laundry room providing convenient interior utility space and additional storage potential. 10) Private yard featuring a newer partial privacy fence and six-foot chain-link fencing. 11) City water and sewer, with the yard irrigation supplied by a private well and a new well pump installed in 2022. 12) Incredibly central Fort Lauderdale location, just 3 minutes from shopping, dining, gyms, groceries, and entertainment, and only a 6 miles straight down Sistrunk Boulevard to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Whether you're looking for a primary residence or rental, this one checks all the boxes. Easy to show. No HOA/CDD. Feel free to soft pitch before writing anything up. MLS info sheet and disclosures available. No assignable contracts accepted.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,563
Sqft
0.17 ac
Lot size
1957
Year built
One
Levels
$230
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,536 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,536/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−38.7%
$/sqft vs Fort Lauderdale actives
$230 vs $467
Days on market
40 vs 76 typical
Where $230/sqft sits among the 400 Fort Lauderdale actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Fort Lauderdale
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FORT LAUDERDALE 33311 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
73,280
Median age
35.8
Median income
$51,918
Median home value
$276,600
Avg household
2.94
Households w/ children
8,386
For the school run
Broward County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Fort Lauderdale market
$320K → $530K
Fort Lauderdale median sold, yr/yr
97.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
47 of 400
Fort Lauderdale actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Fort Lauderdale, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 72% above the FORT LAUDERDALE 33311 median. See the full Fort Lauderdale market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 490 NW 29TH AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$205,000
545 NW 30TH AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft · $200/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$350,000
531 SW 18th Ave # 41, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · $224/sqft · 170 DOM
Sold · May ’26$398,000
511 SW 18th Ave # 1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,562 sqft · $255/sqft · 105 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Darrick Cook
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 490 NW 29TH AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 490 NW 29TH AVENUE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
490 NW 29TH AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 490 NW 29TH AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,536/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 490 NW 29TH AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,174. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Fort Lauderdale?+
At $360,000, this home is listed about 44% below the Fort Lauderdale median of $645,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 490 NW 29TH AVENUE?+
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy (elementary), Parkway Middle School (middle), Dillard 6-12 (high) — Broward County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of RICHARD PETERS REALTY LLC · Alexander Izikson. MLS #TB8527010.
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