


815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 9
- Sqft
- 7,666
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1959
- Lot size
- 35,284 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $2,602
- HOA
- $13/mo
- Community
- IDLEWYLD 1-19 B
Property description
Magnificent two-parcel .82 acre Idlewyld waterfront estate with over 14,000 sf in total. Ultimate deep water compound! 338ft+/- straight-line waterfront (no wake) with two docks. Main house 6,336 sf under air with 2,050 sf covered outdoor living off Chef’s kitchen, fully renovated and expanded in 2012 with option for apartment over garage. In 2018, guest house with pool pavilion added, 1,330 sf under air plus 2,504 sf terraces with dining bar for 18, caterer’s kitchen, cabana, gym, and office. Estate includes 2,029 sf of air-conditioned garage space for seven cars. Walled and gated for privacy, award-winning grounds and rare tropical landscaping surround two pools and spa. Timeless Marc Michaels design with custom detailing and high-quality finishes throughout. Most desirable & extremely private South end of Idlewyld Drive. Estate is entirely walled & gated, creating a Four Seasons type environment that must be seen to be appreciated! Main House 815 Idlewyld Certificate of Occupancy with 2012 renovation which included entire Primary Suite with separate baths & closets, plus large private balcony intracoastal facing. 2012 new roof over entire main residence & all air conditioners replaced in last 12 months. First Level: formal living room with gas fireplace & covered front terrace overlooking the intracoastal. Separate bar area with 1,000-gallon saltwater live aquarium. Back-lit custom onyx bar, ice maker, refrigeration & storage. Overlooks the totally private courtyard pool (one of two pools).Elegant & welcoming formal dining room (access to pool area), custom wine refrigeration & storage. First level bedroom suite 1, library/home office (potentially bedroom suite 2)Cabana bathroom off the 2,000 sf covered outdoor living area/terrace with Summer Kitchen, grill & refrigeration, cabana bathroom & outdoor shower. Easy access to garage for caterers. 4 bay garage includes 1 lift. Potential apartment over garage for housekeeper or boat captain. Totally private & heated court yard pool with spa. Second level comprises loft area, primary suite, club room & bedroom 5 suite. Club room (potential VIP bedroom suite 4) with acoustic soundproofing built-in, including large projection theater with automatic/motorized black out shades & private balcony. Bathroom with sauna - potential to be a VIP bedroom suite & included in bedroom count. Expansive & ultra-luxurious primary suite offers private intracoastal facing balcony, separate spa style baths and custom closets/dressing rooms.833 Guest House & Pool Pavilion - Award Winning Architectural & Landscape Design Incredible intracoastal views while still enjoying privacy! Professional landscape lighting, outdoor speakers & fountains. Connected by wide open lawn areas & surrounded by tropical landscaping. Covered area includes water feature & secondary splash pool/spa. Stunning bar seats 18 with refrigerator, sink & storage.. Dining loggia with seating for 14, all covered with beautiful, beamed ceilings to create a tropical & private resort oasis. Large separate BBQ area separate to bar. The Guest House offers a full caterer's kitchen, cabana bath & access to the additional 3 car garage (potential 7 car when garages are combined). Stair access to second level of Guest House, terrace opens to gym and home office, both with amazing views. Spa style bathroom. Potential for additional bedrooms if required. DOCKS - Two separate docks, 70' & 90' both with 100amp/2 x 50 amp service 17,000 lb boat lift. Please note approximate measurements obtained from the builder & should be verified by the buyer for accuracy.
Listing activity
- Days on market
- 565
- Listed
- Feb 11, 2025
- MLS listing updated
- Sep 20, 2026
- Feed last checked
- 9 minutes ago
Listed by Julie Jones · Douglas Elliman
Map
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms (decimal)
- 7.5
- Full bathrooms
- 6
- Half bathrooms
- 3
- Main-level bedrooms
- 2
- Main-level bathrooms
- 1
Rooms & features
- Rooms
- 4
- Interior features
- Built-in Features, Closet Cabinetry, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island
- Flooring
- Marble, Wood
- Appliances
- Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Property
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 7
- Garage
- Yes
- Covered spaces
- 7
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Attached garage
- No
Exterior
- Stories
- 2
- Building area
- 14,249 sqft
- Entry level
- 1
- Exterior features
- Balcony, Outdoor Shower
- Other structures
- Guest House
- Pool
- Yes
- Pool features
- Heated, In Ground
- View
- Intracoastal
- Waterfront
- No Fixed Bridge, Intracoastal
- Waterfront property
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
Lot
- Lot size
- 35,284 sqft
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.81 acres
- Lot dimensions
- .82
- Zoning
- RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type
- Single Family Residence
- Structure type
- House
- Architectural style
- Mediterranean
- Year built
- 1959
- New construction
- No
Materials
- Construction
- CBS
- Roof
- Barrel
- Property condition
- Resale
- Levels
- Two
- Faces
- East
Utilities & green energy
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water
- Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision
- IDLEWYLD 1-19 B
- MLS area
- 3280
- MLS subarea
- FTSE - Ft Lauderdale SE (3280-3282;3600;3800)
- 55+ community
- No
Association
- Has association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $150 annually
- Estimated monthly dues
- $13
- Amenities
- Boating
Lease details
Not reported by the listing source.
Location
Area details
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
- County
- Broward
- ZIP code
- 33301
Manufactured home details
Not reported by the listing source.
Financial & listing details
Listing
- MLS number
- F10486487
- Possession
- Negotiable
- Original list price
- $28,995,000
- Parcel number
- 504212020680
- Annual property tax
- $108,817
- Tax year
- 2024
- Tax legal description
- IDLEWYLD 1-19 B LOT 5 & BEG NW COR LOT 6, E 202.55 TO NE COR,SWON E/B 35.12,NW TO BEG BLK 7
Additional MLS details
Reported by the listing source
- Association Amenities
- Boating
- Association Fee Frequency
- Annually
- Association
- Yes
- Bathrooms Total Decimal
- 7.5
- Bathrooms Total Integer
- 9
- Building Area Total
- 14249
- Construction Materials
- CBS
- County Or Parish
- Broward
- Days On Market
- 565
- Direction Faces
- East
- List Price
- 19950000
- Listing Contract Date
- 2025-02-11
- Living Area
- 7666
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.81
- Lot Size Area
- 35195
- Lot Size Dimensions
- .82
- MLSArea Major
- 3280
- MLSArea Minor
- FTSE - Ft Lauderdale SE (3280-3282;3600;3800)
- Main Level Bathrooms
- 1
- Main Level Bedrooms
- 2
- Mls Status
- Active
- On Market Date
- 2025-02-11
- Photos Count
- 101
- Postal Code
- 33301
- Price Change Timestamp
- 2026-07-13T20:42:28Z
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Property Type
- Residential
- Rooms Total
- 4
- Senior Community
- No
- Standard Status
- Active
- State Or Province
- FL
- Status Change Timestamp
- 2025-03-04T06:30:29Z
- Stories Total
- 2
- Subdivision Name
- IDLEWYLD 1-19 B
- Water Source
- Public
- Waterfront Features
- No Fixed Bridge, Intracoastal
- Tax Annual Amount
- 108817
- Bathrooms Full
- 6
- Pool Private
- Yes
- Bedrooms Total
- 5
- Bathrooms Half
- 3
- Financial Information: Estimated Monthly Assoc Recurring Fee
- 13
Market value
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | ListedBeachesMLS | $28,995,000$3,782/sqft |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Price reducedBeachesMLS | $19,950,000$2,602/sqft |
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,817 | — |
Payment calculator
- Principal & interest
- $103,516
- Property taxes
- $9,068
- Insurance
- $9,975
- Association dues
- $13
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Neighborhood
Area
IDLEWYLD 1-19 BFort Lauderdale · Broward County · 33301
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