Can you share info on Lighthouse Point? (Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach: real estate, rent)

[NYTom]

Hello, thinking of buying a condo in Florida to use for vacations and eventually retire to or snowbird.
I want to be somewhat close to the Fort Lauderdale area and found a unit I like in Lighthouse Point on NE 42nd Ct.

It seems like a nice area from what I remember when visiting years ago, but I know places can change and I was hoping that this would be one of those places that stayed nice. Would like to be within walking/biking distance to the beach.

Have family in Stuart and Vero so would not want to be too far south, so I can make day trips.

Can you tell me your opinion of the area as far as safety, and crime? Schools aren't a big concern for me, but I would be more into outdoor activities, parks, beaches restaurants, shopping etc.

Thanks

[ruski]

Lighthouse Point has always been and still is very nice.

[City Guy997S]

LHP is fine, across Federal Hwy is a not so great area called Pompano Beach. Just remember you share your stores, gas stations, etc with the fine residents of Pompano when you live on the east side.

Walking to the beach from LHP is going to be a loonnngggg walk. Hillsboro to the North and 14th st to the south are your only two bridges to the beach.

I think the market is at an all time high, I'd rent for a few years and let the market level out.

[NYTom]

Originally Posted by City Guy997S

LHP is fine, across Federal Hwy is a not so great area called Pompano Beach. Just remember you share your stores, gas stations, etc with the fine residents of Pompano when you live on the east side.

Walking to the beach from LHP is going to be a loonnngggg walk. Hillsboro to the North and 14th st to the south are your only two bridges to the beach.

I think the market is at an all time high, I'd rent for a few years and let the market level out.

Thank you for the info, and for the good advice!

[ruski]

Originally Posted by Claudia Scala

Happy Saturday. I can do a few city map search with your budget and email it to you. Then you chose from the list and we go take a look in person or I can call and get some feedback for you. Always best to research and talk to the sellers/realtors instead of listening to opinions from others. my email is claudiamiamirio@hotmail.com

Good to know. Send me everything. I will send you mine.

[manny118]

Originally Posted by NYTom

Hello, thinking of buying a condo in Florida to use for vacations and eventually retire to or snowbird.
I want to be somewhat close to the Fort Lauderdale area and found a unit I like in Lighthouse Point on NE 42nd Ct.

It seems like a nice area from what I remember when visiting years ago, but I know places can change and I was hoping that this would be one of those places that stayed nice. Would like to be within walking/biking distance to the beach.

Have family in Stuart and Vero so would not want to be too far south, so I can make day trips.

Can you tell me your opinion of the area as far as safety, and crime? Schools aren't a big concern for me, but I would be more into outdoor activities, parks, beaches restaurants, shopping etc.

Thanks

Broward has become incredibly congested. If it's been many years since you visited, you might prefer Stuart or Northern Palm Beach County.

[cfbs2691]

Originally Posted by manny118

Broward has become incredibly congested. If it's been many years since you visited, you might prefer Stuart or Northern Palm Beach County.

Good point/post

[NYTom]

Any nice waterfront condos I should be looking at in LHP? Would like nice canal or inter coastal views from my unit.

Budget is 300-350K

Thanks

[Angel Calzadilla]

Lighthouse Point is one of the best municipalities in Broward county if not the best. Personally, I love it.
Depending on your budget you can find a nice 1-1 condo starting in the high $80'sK to the $130'sK and a 2-2 starting in the lows $120's K up to $220'sK for those non waterfront properties.
If you are interested in a condo with a view to a canal or Intercoastal, the budget goes up in the $290'sK to the $360'sK, like the ones in the building Palm-Aire at Coral Key. This numbers are as per July-Aug 2020. They may vary according to the local market condition, which is normally stable in the high demanded residential enclave and boaters' paradise that is Lighthouse Point.
As a buyer get yourself armed with an excellent, top notch, proficient, seasoned, cutting-edges, and full-time Real Estate agent.

[Angel Calzadilla]

Originally Posted by manny118

Broward has become incredibly congested. If it's been many years since you visited, you might prefer Stuart or Northern Palm Beach County.

I do agree too.