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$17,750,000
515 Lido Drive, Fort Lauderdale 33301
Est. $125,388/mo with 20% down
Listing courtesy of Premier Estate Properties Inc. · BeachesMLS
$19,950,000815 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Listing courtesy of Douglas Elliman · 954-947-0121 · BeachesMLS
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- Price
- $19,950,000 · $2,602/sqft
- Property taxes
- $108,817/yr (2024 bill). A new owner's bill is reset from the sale price and is usually higher; Zach can pull the county estimate.
- HOA / condo fee
- $13/mo (listed as $150 annually)From the listing, unconfirmed
- What the fee covers
- Not listed - ask Zach
- Special assessments
- Not listed - ask Zach
- Mandatory club / membership
- Not required per the MLS
- Insurance (estimate)
- About $6,136/yr (homeowners policy, county average). Get a real quote before you offer.Florida OIR county average with wind, data as of Mar 31 2026
- Flood zone
- Zone AE: high-risk flood area, base flood elevation 7 ft. Lenders require flood insurance here; get a quote.FEMA flood map, checked Oct 27, 2026
- Monthly payment (estimate)
- $140,879/mo: $108,767 loan + $31,588 tax + $511 insurance + $13 HOA. 20% down, 7.24% rate (Freddie Mac, week of October 29, 2026), 30 years. Change the numberszach.homes calculator (not a loan offer)
- Year built
- 1959 · 2 stories
- Days on market
- About 629 days
- Price history (this listing)
- Originally listed at $28,995,000; last price change Jul 13, 2026; listed Feb 11, 2025. Down $9,045,000.
Details
- TypeHouse
- Beds5 bd
- Baths7.5
- Size7,666 sqft
- Year built1959
- Parking7 garage
- PoolPrivate
- WaterfrontYes: No Fixed Bridge, Intracoastal
- ViewIntracoastal
- NeighborhoodIDLEWYLD 1-19 B
- ZIP33301
- MLS #F10486487
- To the beachAbout 0.4 mi (straight line to the nearest ocean beach, OpenStreetMap; not a drive time)
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From the listing
Magnificent two-parcel .82 acre Idlewyld waterfront estate with over 14,000 sf in total. Ultimate deep water compound! 338ft+/- straight-line waterfront (no wake) with two docks. Main house 6,336 sf under air with 2,050 sf covered outdoor living off Chef’s kitchen, fully renovated and expanded in 2012 with option for apartment over garage. In 2018, guest house with pool pavilion added, 1,330 sf under air plus 2,504 sf terraces with dining bar for 18, caterer’s kitchen, cabana, gym, and office. Estate includes 2,029 sf of air-conditioned garage space for seven cars. Walled and gated for privacy, award-winning grounds and rare tropical landscaping surround two pools and spa. Timeless Marc Michaels design with custom detailing and high-quality finishes throughout. Most desirable & extremely private South end of Idlewyld Drive. Estate is entirely walled & gated, creating a Four Seasons type environment that must be seen to be appreciated! Main House 815 Idlewyld Certificate of Occupancy with 2012 renovation which included entire Primary Suite with separate baths & closets, plus large private balcony intracoastal facing. 2012 new roof over entire main residence & all air conditioners replaced in last 12 months. First Level: formal living room with gas fireplace & covered front terrace overlooking the intracoastal. Separate bar area with 1,000-gallon saltwater live aquarium. Back-lit custom onyx bar, ice maker, refrigeration & storage. Overlooks the totally private courtyard pool (one of two pools).Elegant & welcoming formal dining room (access to pool area), custom wine refrigeration & storage. First level bedroom suite 1, library/home office (potentially bedroom suite 2)Cabana bathroom off the 2,000 sf covered outdoor living area/terrace with Summer Kitchen, grill & refrigeration, cabana bathroom & outdoor shower. Easy access to garage for caterers. 4 bay garage includes 1 lift. Potential apartment over garage for housekeeper or boat captain. Totally private & heated court yard pool with spa. Second level comprises loft area, primary suite, club room & bedroom 5 suite. Club room (potential VIP bedroom suite 4) with acoustic soundproofing built-in, including large projection theater with automatic/motorized black out shades & private balcony. Bathroom with sauna - potential to be a VIP bedroom suite & included in bedroom count. Expansive & ultra-luxurious primary suite offers private intracoastal facing balcony, separate spa style baths and custom closets/dress
Monthly payment calculator
Rate: 7.24% 30-year fixed average (Freddie Mac, week of October 29, 2026). Your own rate may differ; you can change it here.
Estimate, not a loan offer. Tax default: the higher of the seller's bill and about 1.9% of price (Florida resets a new owner's assessment). Insurance default: Florida OIR county average with wind, data as of Mar 31 2026. Rate is an assumption; your lender sets the real one. Zach doesn't take lender or title referral fees.
Florida risk facts
- Flood zone
- Zone AE: high-risk flood area. A FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (about a 1% chance of flooding each year). Lenders require flood insurance for federally backed mortgages here. Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, checked Oct 27, 2026. This is a map lookup, not an official flood zone determination.
- Wind and building code
- Built in 1959, before the statewide Florida Building Code took effect in 2002. Ask for the wind mitigation report; it can lower insurance. My Safe Florida Home offers free inspections and grants when funded.
- Disclosure
- Florida sellers must give you a flood disclosure about known flood damage, insurance claims and federal assistance (§689.302).
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