Townhouse for Sale in Sunrise Intracoastal, Fort Lauderdale

Sunrise Intracoastal is a waterfront residential stretch along the Intracoastal Waterway characterized by condominiums, single-family homes and marinas that provide direct boating access. Residents have access to Fort Lauderdale Beach and nearby commercial corridors including Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, with I-95 and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport within a short drive. Housing and rental prices are generally above the Fort Lauderdale average due to the waterfront location; the climate is humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters, and properties face typical South Florida hurricane and flood considerations.

Yes — Sunrise Intracoastal is one of Fort Lauderdale’s higher-cost areas, where waterfront single-family homes and luxury condos generally command prices and rents above the citywide median. Proximity to the Intracoastal and private docks drives higher valuations, and buyers/renters should expect correspondingly higher property taxes, insurance and HOA fees than in non-waterfront neighborhoods.

The area has a tropical climate with a pronounced wet season (May–October) of hot, humid weather and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and a drier, milder season November–April. Typical summer highs are about 88–92°F (31–33°C) with lows around 75–78°F (24–26°C); winter highs average 74–78°F (23–26°C) and lows typically 55–65°F (13–18°C). Annual rainfall is roughly 55–65 inches (1,400–1,650 mm), there is no snowfall, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November with peak risk in August–September.

Detailed, block-level crime statistics for Sunrise Intracoastal are not published separately by major public data sources. For current, local safety information consult the Fort Lauderdale Police Department interactive crime map, Broward County crime dashboards, and community or condominium association reports. Recent FBI and Florida crime reports through 2023–2024 indicate Fort Lauderdale's overall violent and property crime rates have been above the U.S. average, so review up-to-date maps and incident logs for the specific waterfront area.