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1,611 SqFt

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1,611 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Duplex

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,611 sqft

Subdivision Waverly Place

MLS Listing ID B26033734

Construction Status Resale

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1949

Annual Tax Amount $12,997

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 6,534 Sqft

Acres 0.15

Property Sub-Type Duplex

Property Description

Exceptional Sailboat Bend house & cottage offering the privacy and feel of two fully separate homes near Las Olas, Downtown, Riverwalk and Brightline. The front residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an inviting layout and a spacious fenced patio designed for entertaining and relaxed South Florida living. Privately positioned in the rear, the fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage includes its own private entrance, dedicated laundry room, expansive fenced yard and a true standalone-home experience rarely found in traditional house-and-cottage properties. With private parking and distinct outdoor spaces for each residence, the property offers remarkable flexibility for guests, extended living arrangements, owner occupancy or income-producing use. This configuration creates possibilities far beyond a conventional duplex. An owner can occupy one residence while using the other for visitors, extended living arrangements, a private workspace, seasonal accommodations or potential rental income, subject to regulations and approvals. Investors gain two distinct living environments without sacrificing the privacy that often disappears in traditional multifamily layouts. Because access, parking and outdoor areas are independently arranged, daily life in either residence can feel separate. The property's outdoor spaces further distinguish the experience. The front patio creates a welcoming setting for morning coffee, open-air dining and gatherings, while the large rear yard provides room to relax, garden, play or enjoy time with pets. Fencing around both areas adds definition and allows each household to use its exterior space independently. This combination of private interiors and dedicated outdoor areas gives the property the character of a residential compound rather than a standard two-unit arrangement. The location adds another layer of convenience. Historic Sailboat Bend is known for its tree-lined streets, eclectic architecture and established neighborhood atmosphere, all remarkably close to Fort Lauderdale's urban core. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife and everyday conveniences are nearby, with major roadways and Fort Lauderdale Beach within easy reach. Whether heading to a show, dining along Las Olas, walking the Riverwalk or catching a Brightline train, residents can enjoy quick access to many of the city's most popular destinations. This is a compelling option for buyers who want a primary home with a genuinely separate guest residence, those seeking space for a hybrid work-and-live arrangement, or investors looking for adaptable residential income potential. It also allows future owners to change how the property functions as their needs evolve—without compromising privacy between the two residences. Few properties combine this degree of separation, outdoor space, central location and versatility while retaining the warmth and character of a neighborhood setting. The result is a rare Sailboat Bend opportunity offering the freedom to live in one residence, use both, or enjoy the entire property as one private urban retreat.

Location

State FL

County Broward

Area 3470

Direction From downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas - Head west on Broward Blvd - Turn onto SW 4th Ave / FL 736 - Turn right onto SW 12th Street - Turn left onto 12th Ave - Property will be on your right 312 SW 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Interior

Heating Central, Separate Meters

Cooling Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplace No

Laundry Multiple Locations

Exterior

Exterior Feature Courtyard, Lighting, Outdoor Living Area, Uncovered Courtyard

Fence Back Yard, Fenced

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

View Garden

Roof Type Flat,Tile

Accessibility None

Porch Deck, Patio, Porch

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool No

Building

Lot Description < 1/4 Acre

Dwelling Type Duplex

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction No

Construction Status Resale

Schools

Elementary Schools North Fork

Middle Schools New River

High Schools Stranahan

Others

Pets Allowed Yes

Senior Community No

Restrictions No Restrictions,OK To Lease,Short Term Rentals Allowed

Tax ID 504209090750

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions, Yes

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Listed by Timothy J Singer Coldwell Banker Realty

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2200 NE 33rd Ave Apt #9H, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305, USA

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312 SW 12th AVE Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312