25 Oct Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Oceanfront Condos: Prices, Years and Inspections (2026)

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Oceanfront Condos: Prices, Years and Inspections (2026)

We checked 46 condominium and cooperative buildings in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea against Broward County records: 35 directly on the ocean along A1A and El Mar Drive, 9 on the beach side of A1A with a street or another property between them and the sand, and two with land on both sides of A1A. They range from co-ops built in the 1950s to the Villas by the Sea buildings completed in the 2000s and 2010s. Every building below was checked against Broward County Property Appraiser records for its year built and number of units, and against county parcel maps for which side of A1A it sits on. County records place every building here inside the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, even where listing sites file the address under Pompano Beach because of its 33062 mailing ZIP. We also list four fee-simple townhome communities, from Marina Village and the Oriana Townhomes, built in 2007, to Sky360, completed in 2020–2022. Asking prices are as of October 2026.

How Inspections Work in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is in Broward County, so two sets of rules apply. Broward’s Building Safety Inspection Program requires structural and electrical safety inspections when a building reaches 25 years, based on its certificate of occupancy date, and every 10 years after that, and the program serves as compliance for Florida’s milestone inspection. Separately, Florida requires a structural integrity reserve study (SIRS) at least every 10 years for condominium buildings of three or more habitable stories. We could not find a town web page describing how the town administers the inspection program, so confirm a building’s schedule and latest report with the Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Building Division (954-640-4215) or the association. Our Broward vs. Palm Beach County inspection rules guide explains the differences between counties.

Oceanfront Buildings

County parcel maps show these buildings on the ocean side of A1A or El Mar Drive, with no street between them and the beach.

Prices as of October 2026. "~" marks a single current listing. Inspection years are based on the county year built; the actual date is counted from the certificate of occupancy, so confirm it with the association.

Beach-Side Buildings With a Street or Property in Between

These buildings are east of A1A, but El Mar Drive, another street or a separate property lies between them and the beach.

Prices as of October 2026. "~" marks a single current listing. Inspection years are based on the county year built; the actual date is counted from the certificate of occupancy, so confirm it with the association.

Buildings on Both Sides of A1A

County records show association land on both sides of A1A.

Prices as of October 2026. "~" marks a single current listing. Inspection years are based on the county year built; the actual date is counted from the certificate of occupancy, so confirm it with the association.

Townhome Communities

County records list these homes as fee-simple townhouse parcels, not condominium units, so Florida’s condo milestone inspection and SIRS laws don’t apply, and Broward County’s Building Safety Inspection Program exempts fee-simple townhouses. Ask the homeowners’ association for its budget, reserves and rules.

Prices as of October 2026. "~" marks a single current listing. Inspection years are based on the county year built; the actual date is counted from the certificate of occupancy, so confirm it with the association.

What Buyers Should Ask For

• The milestone inspection summary, if the building has had a milestone inspection (ask for any Phase 2 report too)
• The most recent structural integrity reserve study, or a statement that none has been completed
• The annual budget and financial statement, plus the reserve balance and any special assessments
• Board minutes from the past year, for planned repairs

For a resale, Florida law (section 718.503(2)) entitles the buyer, at the seller’s expense, to the declaration, articles, bylaws and rules, annual financial statement and budget, Q&A sheet, milestone inspection summary (if applicable), the most recent SIRS or a statement that none exists, and any turnover inspection report. Unless the buyer received them more than 7 days before signing, the buyer may cancel within 7 days (excluding weekends and legal holidays) after signing and receiving them, until closing. A buyer purchasing from the developer has 15 days (section 718.503(1)). Board minutes, reserve balances and special-assessment details are not on the statutory list; request them separately. Read our complete guide to Florida condo milestone inspections and SIRS.

Full list: see our Florida condo due diligence checklist, with every document to get before you sign and the Florida statute behind each one.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condos are directly on the beach?

The buildings in the Oceanfront Buildings table above are on the ocean side of A1A or El Mar Drive, with no street between them and the beach, based on Broward County parcel maps.

Which buildings have the highest asking prices?

As of October 2026, Cristelle had listings up to about $6.75 million, followed by Europa by the Sea and Aquazul, with listings above $3 million.

Which buildings are newest?

County records date Villas by the Sea 1 to 2017, Villas by the Sea 4 to 2016, Villas by the Sea 3 to 2009 and Oriana to 2008.

When do Lauderdale-by-the-Sea condo buildings need inspections?

Under Broward County’s program, at 25 years and every 10 years after that. Ask the association or the town building division for a building’s latest report and next due date.

Are co-ops included?

Yes. Ten of the buildings are cooperatives, where buyers purchase shares in the corporation that owns the building instead of a deeded unit. Co-ops usually require board approval for purchases and may limit financing and leasing, so ask for the rules before you make an offer.

Living in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

For the town’s tax rate, rental rules, flood information and services, see our Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL guide. Nearby: Pompano Beach, FL guide, Fort Lauderdale, FL guide, Hillsboro Beach, FL guide.

Condo owners and buyers may also want Broward vs. Palm Beach County condo inspection rules, Florida condo special assessments explained and Selling a Florida condo in 2026.

More South Florida Condos

• Florida condo due diligence checklist: what to get before you sign (2026)
• Pompano Beach luxury oceanfront condos
• Pompano Beach new construction condos
• Hillsboro Beach condos on Hillsboro Mile
• Boca Raton oceanfront condos
• Florida condo milestone inspection and SIRS guide (2026)

Sources

• Year built, units and ownership type: Broward County Property Appraiser (bcpa.net) parcel records, checked October 24–25, 2026
• Side of A1A: Broward County Property Appraiser parcel map and OpenStreetMap, checked October 24, 2026
• Asking prices: active, pending and under-contract MLS listings shown on floridasearch.com, checked October 24, 2026
• Inspection rules: Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals Policy 05-05 and section 718.112, Florida Statutes

Last updated October 24, 2026. Building details come from county property records, public listings and government sources and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are asking prices or estimates as of the date shown. Not legal, financial or engineering advice. Full disclaimer