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Property Description
Located in the desirable Melrose Park neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, this updated home offers a prime location just minutes to downtown Fort Lauderdale and area beaches. The spacious floorplan features three bedrooms plus a bonus office/den that can easily be used as a fourth bedroom. Highlights include a one-car garage, roof replaced in 2022, and a new AC installed in 2024. The updated kitchen offers granite countertops, white shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been renovated with tile showers and new vanities, with all work completed using proper permits. Enjoy a large fenced backyard with plenty of room to entertain. No HOA-bring your boat or camper. This property qualifies for a mortgage rate buydown of up to 3%!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1040 Long Island Ave
General
- Sold For: $479,000
- Taxes: $7,145 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Regional
- MLS ID: R11156427
- Added to Site: 77 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Split Bedrooms, Tub Shower
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outdoor Living Area, Room For Pool
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Carport
Location
- County: Broward
- Subdivision: MELROSE PARK SEC 5
- Driving Directions: Davie Blvd to Indiana Ave to Long Island Ave.
- Direction Faces: Southwest
School Information
- Elementary School: Westwood Heights
- Middle School: Parkway
- High School: South Plantation
Community
- Community Name: 3570
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Block, Concrete
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
- Entry Location: Entry Level Living Area Y
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Building Size: 1822
- Square Feet: 1,512
- Living Area: 1,512 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1957
- Property Condition: Resale
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Features: Fruit Trees, 1/4 Acre
- Zoning: RS-6.7
Water Features
- Water Front View: None
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,145.71
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: MELROSE PARK SEC 5 35-49 B LOT 31 BLK 6
- Property ID: 504207051870
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Sold by Norluxe Realty Miami
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Schools
Schools serving 1040 Long Island Ave
School District:Broward County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Westwood Heights Elementary School 2861 Southwest 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Parkway Middle School, Lauderhill, FL 3600 Northwest 5th Court, Lauderhill, FL 33311 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
South Plantation High School 1300 Paladin Way, Plantation, FL 33317 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1040 Long Island Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/15/2026
Sold
$479,000
0.86%
MLS
2/16/2026
Price Reduced
$474,900
-3.06%
MLS
1/19/2026
Listed
$489,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1040 Long Island Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (MLS# R11156427) is a Single Family property that was sold at $479,000 on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 1040 Long Island Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Fort Lauderdale? You can browse all Fort Lauderdale real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

