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ActiveMLS® B26078860
$980,000

1717 NE 20TH Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Beds
3
Baths
2
Sqft
1,736
Est. payment$6,793/mo
Home type
Single Family Residence
Year built
1955
Lot size
6,534 sqft
Price / sqft
$565
HOA
$0/mo
Community
LAUDER-GATE 26-48 B

Property description

Enjoy peaceful lake views from this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Fort Lauderdale's desirable Lauder-Gate neighborhood. A comprehensive renovation completed in 2015 transformed the property with impact windows and doors, a metal roof, updated kitchen and baths, AC system, terrazzo floors, driveway, fencing, landscaping, and a heated pool. Offering 1,736 square feet of single-story living, the home blends indoor comfort with a relaxed waterfront lifestyle. Spend your days enjoying the pool and your evenings overlooking tranquil Lake Melva from your own backyard. Ideally located just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas, The Galleria Mall, Publix, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, shopping, dining, and entertainment. A rare lakefront opportunity in the heart of Fort Lauderdale.

Listing activity

Days on market
0
Listed
Sep 21, 2026
MLS listing updated
Sep 21, 2026
Feed last checked
13 minutes ago

Listed by Gabriel Butler · Watson Realty Corp

Map

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Bathrooms (decimal)
2
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
0
Main-level bedrooms
3
Main-level bathrooms
2

Rooms & features

Rooms
3
Interior features
None
Flooring
Other
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave
Laundry
Other
Fireplace
No

Heating & cooling

Heating
Central, Other
Cooling
Central Air
Property

Parking

Garage
No
Carport spaces
1
Carport
Yes
Parking spaces
1
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Attached Carport, Carport, Driveway
Attached garage
No

Exterior

Stories
1
Building area
2,027 sqft
Pool
Yes
Pool features
Heated, Salt Water
View
Lake
Waterfront
Lake Access, Lake
Waterfront property
Yes

Lot

Lot size
6,534 sqft
Lot size (acres)
0.15 acres
Zoning
RS-8
Construction

Type & style

Home type
Single Family Residence
Structure type
House
Year built
1955
New construction
No

Materials

Construction
Concrete, Stucco
Roof
Metal
Property condition
Resale
Levels
One
Faces
East
Utilities & green energy

Utilities

Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Utilities
Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision
LAUDER-GATE 26-48 B
MLS area
3380
MLS subarea
FTNE - Ft Lauderdale NE (3240-3270;3350-3380;3440-3450;3700)
Pets allowed
No Restrictions, Yes
55+ community
No

Association

Has association
No
Estimated monthly dues
$0
Lease details

Not reported by the listing source.

Location

Area details

City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
ZIP code
33305
Manufactured home details

Not reported by the listing source.

Financial & listing details

Listing

MLS number
B26078860
Possession
Close Of Escrow
Original list price
$980,000
Parcel number
494236130120
Annual property tax
$14,618.72
Tax year
2025
Assessed value
$792,590
Tax legal description
LAUDER-GATE 26-48 B LOT 12 BLK 1
Special listing conditions
Standard
Additional MLS details

Reported by the listing source

Association
No
Bathrooms Total Decimal
2
Bathrooms Total Integer
2
Building Area Total
2027
Construction Materials
Concrete, Stucco
County Or Parish
Broward
Days On Market
0
Direction Faces
East
Elementary School
Bennett
High School
Fort Lauderdale
Laundry Features
Other
List Price
980000
Listing Contract Date
2026-09-21
Living Area
1736
Lot Size Acres
0.15
Lot Size Area
6600
MLSArea Major
3380
MLSArea Minor
FTNE - Ft Lauderdale NE (3240-3270;3350-3380;3440-3450;3700)
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Middle Or Junior School
Sunrise
Mls Status
Active
On Market Date
2026-09-21
Parking Total
1
Photos Count
46
Postal Code
33305
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Type
Residential
Rooms Total
3
Senior Community
No
Standard Status
Active
State Or Province
FL
Status Change Timestamp
2026-09-21T20:23:31Z
Stories Total
1
Subdivision Name
LAUDER-GATE 26-48 B
Tax Assessed Value
792590
Water Source
Public
Waterfront Features
Lake Access, Lake
Tax Annual Amount
14618.72
Bathrooms Full
2
Pool Private
Yes
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Half
0

Market value

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Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 21, 2026ListedBeachesMLS$980,000$565/sqft

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesAssessment
2025$14,619$792,590

Payment calculator

Estimated monthly payment$6,793/moIllustrative estimate, not a loan offer.
Principal & interest
$5,085
Property taxes
$1,218
Insurance
$490
Association dues
$0

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Neighborhood

Area

LAUDER-GATE 26-48 B

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County · 33305

Climate risk

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Nearby schools

BennettElementary
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SunriseMiddle
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Fort LauderdaleHigh
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