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815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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ActiveMLS® F10486487
$19,950,000

815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Beds
5
Baths
9
Sqft
7,666
Est. payment$122,572/mo
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

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Price history

DateEventPrice
Feb 11, 2025ListedBeachesMLS$28,995,000$3,782/sqft
Jul 13, 2026Price reducedBeachesMLS$19,950,000$2,602/sqft

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesAssessment
2024$108,817—

Payment calculator

Estimated monthly payment$122,572/moIllustrative estimate, not a loan offer.
Principal & interest
$103,516
Property taxes
$9,068
Insurance
$9,975
Association dues
$13

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Neighborhood

Area

IDLEWYLD 1-19 B

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County · 33301

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