FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH SMART MONEY 10

by Craig Bujnowski

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH SMART MONEY 10™

CRAIG BUJNOWSKI
DIRECT: 617-784-7504
INSTAGRAM: @craigbuj

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SELENE + AUBERGE BEACH RESIDENCES

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH SMART MONEY 10

1. LAS OLAS BEACH CLUB #607

2,124 SF NEAR THE BEACH FOR $1.195 MILLION

ASKING: $1,195,000 | $563/SF

2 BEDROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 2,124 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Oversized two-bedroom layout with room to create a sophisticated luxury residence.
Central beach location with access to restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
Significantly lower acquisition price per square foot than many newer luxury buildings.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $1.08M–$1.15M
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $700–800/SF
VALUE CREATION: Selective renovation and improved interior presentation.
KEY RISK: HOA expenses, interior condition and view limitations.

THE TRADE: Buy the square footage at an attractive basis. Let newer luxury establish the premium benchmark.

2. PARAMOUNT #805

THREE-BEDROOM BEACHFRONT LUXURY BELOW $1,000/SF

ASKING: $2,375,000 | $982/SF

3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHROOMS | 2,419 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Substantial three-bedroom layout in a contemporary beachfront building.
Modern finishes and extensive luxury amenities.
Competitive asking price per square foot relative to many newer luxury residences.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $2.15M–$2.25M
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $1,200–1,400/SF
VALUE CREATION: Acquisition discipline rather than major renovation.
KEY RISK: View quality, HOA expenses and competing inventory.

THE TRADE: Buy contemporary beachfront luxury without paying the highest trophy-oceanfront premium.

3. RITZ-CARLTON RESIDENCES #507D

$4.339 MILLION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF BRANDED WATERFRONT LUXURY

ASKING: $4,339,000 | $1,476/SF

3 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHROOMS | 2,940 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Large three-bedroom residence in a boutique branded development.
Intracoastal waterfront setting near Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Ritz-Carlton residential services and premium amenities.
Planned completion creates an opportunity to evaluate developer pricing before delivery.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $1,375–1,425/SF
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $1,700–1,950/SF
VALUE CREATION: Branded services, waterfront location and potential future resale demand.
KEY RISK: Construction timing, developer pricing, association expenses and future competing supply.

THE TRADE: Buy the next generation of branded waterfront luxury—but negotiate the developer basis.

THE INVESTOR QUESTION: Will buyers pay a durable premium for Ritz-Carlton services and waterfront positioning when the building reaches the resale market?

4. PARAMOUNT #704

MODERN BEACHFRONT LUXURY FOR UNDER $2 MILLION

ASKING: $1,999,900 | $1,143/SF

2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | 1,750 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Contemporary design in an established luxury beachfront building.
More manageable floor plan and acquisition price than larger residences.
Premium amenities and a desirable Fort Lauderdale Beach lifestyle.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $1.80M–$1.90M
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $1,300–1,500/SF
VALUE CREATION: Acquire modern luxury at a favorable basis.
KEY RISK: Views, association costs and competing Paramount inventory.

THE TRADE: Buy the beachfront lifestyle without paying for square footage you don’t need.

5. VENETIAN #1507

PRIVATE MARINA. INTRACOASTAL SUNSETS. $910,000.

ASKING: $910,000 | $758/SF

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,200 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Intracoastal views with yacht traffic and sunset exposure.
Private marina amenities.
Walkable access to Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Distinctive waterfront lifestyle at a relatively accessible price.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $825K–$875K
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $850–950/SF
VALUE CREATION: Interior modernization and lifestyle appeal.
KEY RISK: Building age, assessments, reserves and dockage availability.

THE TRADE: Buy the marina lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of a waterfront home.

Dockage availability and rights require independent confirmation.

6. THE TERRACES #403

2,027 SF INSIDE. 718 SF OUTSIDE. BOUTIQUE LUXURY.

ASKING: $2,220,000 | $1,095/SF

2 BEDROOMS + DEN | 3 BATHROOMS

2,027 SF INTERIOR | APPROXIMATELY 718 SF TERRACE

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Boutique development planned for just 22 residences.
Corner-oriented floor plan with substantial outdoor living.
Contemporary interiors and approximately 10-foot ceilings.
Walkable location near the beach.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $2.05M–$2.15M
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $1,250–1,450/SF
VALUE CREATION: Boutique scarcity and large private outdoor space.
KEY RISK: Limited resale history, construction execution and association expenses.

THE TRADE: Buy the terrace, privacy and boutique luxury experience without paying a branded-residence premium.

THE INVESTOR QUESTION: How much will future buyers pay for nearly 720 SF of private outdoor living in a low-density building?

7. SELENE #1803

NEW LUXURY. REAL RESALE COMPS. NEGOTIATION OPPORTUNITY.

ASKING: $1,850,000 | $1,306/SF

2 BEDROOMS | 2.5 BATHROOMS | 1,416 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Recently completed luxury construction.
Modern interiors and resort-style amenities.
Proximity to Las Olas Beach.
Growing body of resale transactions to support valuation analysis.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $1.65M–$1.75M
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $1,400–1,600/SF
VALUE CREATION: Negotiating against comparable sales rather than original pricing expectations.
KEY RISK: Competing Selene inventory and premiums not supported by view or floor.

THE TRADE: Buy new luxury when the resale price makes sense—not simply because the building is new.

8. AUBERGE SOUTH #706

DIRECT OCEANFRONT LUXURY AT APPROXIMATELY $1,400/SF

PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ASKING: $3,900,000 | $1,397/SF

APPROXIMATELY 2,791 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Direct-on-the-sand oceanfront location.
Luxury resort-style amenities and residential services.
Oceanfront dining at Del Mar.
Large-format residence in an established trophy building.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $3.60M–$3.75M
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $1,600–1,850/SF
VALUE CREATION: Scarce beachfront positioning and premium lifestyle appeal.
KEY RISK: Significant carrying costs, views and competing luxury inventory.

THE TRADE: Buy true beachfront positioning at a disciplined price.

THE INVESTOR QUESTION: How much more valuable is direct oceanfront ownership than luxury residences separated from the beach by a road?

9. JACKSON TOWER #1003F

$517/SF. LARGE TERRACE. RENOVATION UPSIDE.

ASKING: $890,000 | $517/SF

2 BEDROOMS | 2 BATHROOMS | 1,722 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT

Substantial floor plan and outdoor living space.
Established beach-area location.
Lower acquisition basis than many newer waterfront condominiums.
Opportunity to customize the interior.

THE INVESTMENT

SMART ENTRY: $825K–$875K
3–5 YEAR SCENARIO: $650–750/SF
VALUE CREATION: Selective renovation and improved interior presentation.
KEY RISK: HOA expenses, assessments, renovation costs and lower-floor views.

THE TRADE: Buy the location and square footage. Create value through renovation.

THE INVESTOR QUESTION: Can the purchase price, renovation budget and future carrying costs produce a better total investment than buying a newer residence?

10. LAS OLAS BEACH CLUB #702

THREE BEDROOMS. 2,679 SF. JUST $541/SF.

ASKING: $1,449,000 | $541/SF

3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS | APPROXIMATELY 2,679 SF

WHY IT STANDS OUT