Hollywood, FL Real Estate Guide 2026: Beach Condos to Homes

Hollywood, FL real estate in one guide: how the city runs from oceanfront condos on Hollywood Beach to Intracoastal homes, a walkable downtown and golf-course neighborhoods to the west, what to check on condos and waterfront property, how insurance, flood zones and taxes affect the cost of owning, and a step-by-step plan for buying or selling in 2026. Written by The Home Owners Listing Team at RESF.

Hollywood's market in numbers

Hollywood is in southern Broward County, so the county-wide report is the best broad benchmark. According to MIAMI REALTORS®, September 2026:

• Broward single-family homes: median sale price $641,500, up 2.39% from a year earlier, with 4.2 months of supply.
• Broward condos: median sale price $235,000, down 14.55% from a year earlier, with 10.2 months of supply.

The condo line matters a lot in Hollywood, because the beach and the Intracoastal are lined with condo buildings. With more than ten months of supply county-wide, condo buyers have real negotiating room, and condo sellers need careful pricing and a complete building file. Single-family homes are closer to balanced. Location inside Hollywood changes values sharply: an Intracoastal home in Hollywood Lakes and a house west of I-95 are different markets, so price from recent closed sales of truly similar homes.

How Hollywood is laid out

Hollywood was founded in the 1920s by developer Joseph W. Young and incorporated in 1925. Its layout still reflects that plan, with a downtown built around Young Circle and Hollywood Boulevard running toward the beach. A simple east-to-west view helps:

• Hollywood Beach: oceanfront and near-ocean condos, plus some townhomes and smaller buildings, along the Broadwalk, a paved beachfront promenade of about 2.5 miles.
• The Intracoastal and Hollywood Lakes: single-family homes, some on the Intracoastal Waterway or on the lakes and canals east of downtown, including older homes and newer rebuilds.
• Downtown Hollywood: Young Circle, ArtsPark and Hollywood Boulevard's restaurants, with condos, townhomes and older single-family streets nearby.
• Central and western Hollywood: established single-family neighborhoods such as Emerald Hills and Hollywood Hills, golf-course homes, and newer gated and townhome communities further west.

Hollywood also sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, so commuting both north and south is practical. Not sure which part fits? Try our 1-minute South Florida neighborhood quiz.

Condo or single-family?

Condos are the most common way to own near the beach in Hollywood. They give you a lower entry price, less exterior upkeep and often a water view. You are also buying into the building's finances. Since Florida's 2022 condominium safety law, buildings three stories or taller need periodic milestone structural inspections and a structural integrity reserve study, and associations must fund the reserves those studies call for. Many beach buildings are older, so ask for:

• The milestone inspection report and any repairs it requires.
• The structural integrity reserve study, current budget and reserve balance.
• Recent meeting minutes and any planned or approved special assessments.
• Rules on rentals, pets, parking and renovations, plus any buyer approval process.

These documents often explain why two similar units list at very different prices. See reasons to consider buying a condo.

Single-family homes and townhomes give you more control, but you carry the roof, windows, landscaping and insurance yourself. Compare roof age, hurricane protection, air conditioning and plumbing age along with finishes. Gated and HOA communities in western Hollywood offer shared upkeep; read why Floridians like gated communities.

Buying on the water

Hollywood offers oceanfront condos, Intracoastal homes and homes on interior lakes and canals. For a home with a dock, check:

• Route to the ocean: fixed bridges and their clearance decide what size boat the dock can serve. Port Everglades, just to the north, is the nearby inlet.
• Water depth and width at the dock and along the canal.
• Seawall and dock condition, and whether the seawall meets Broward County's minimum seawall elevation standard.
• Elevation and flood history, which affect insurance and resale.

Our video guide to Fort Lauderdale waterfront homes covers the same checklist in more depth, and this post covers more affordable waterfront options along the coast.

Insurance, flood zones and property taxes

• Insurance: get homeowners and windstorm quotes before you are under contract. A wind mitigation inspection can lower premiums, and older homes often need a 4-point inspection. For condos, ask what the association's master policy covers and what your unit policy must cover.
• Flood: areas near the beach and the Intracoastal are more likely to be in higher-risk flood zones. Check the FEMA flood map for the exact address; lenders require flood insurance in zones starting with A or V. Florida sellers must provide a flood disclosure; see what you must disclose before selling your home.
• Property taxes: homes are reassessed after a sale. On a primary residence, the Florida homestead exemption can reduce taxable value by up to $50,000, and the Save Our Homes cap limits yearly increases in a homestead's assessed value. File with the Broward County Property Appraiser. See our Florida Amendment 3 explainer.
• School assignments: set by Broward County Public Schools and subject to change. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district if it matters to you.

Selling your Hollywood home

1. Get a local valuation. Check what your home is worth, then let us refine it with recent closed sales in your part of Hollywood. Read why an agent's valuation beats an algorithm.
2. Prepare. Follow our video post Prepare Your Home for Sale: Step-by-Step Guide.
3. Condo sellers: assemble the building file early. Inspection reports, reserve study, budget and assessment details answer buyers' first questions.
4. Disclose. Known material defects and the Florida flood disclosure.
5. Price for your segment. In a condo market with ample supply, the first weeks on market matter most.

The complete plan is in Sell Your South Florida Home: A Strategic Guide.

Buying in Hollywood

1. Get pre-approved and budget for insurance, flood coverage, taxes and association fees. See why pre-approval matters and how rate changes affect South Florida buyers.
2. Choose beach, Intracoastal, downtown or west, then the property type.
3. Read the documents before you fall for the view, especially condo reserves and assessments.
4. Inspect, including wind mitigation and, for waterfront, the seawall and dock. Read why you shouldn't waive a home inspection.

First-time buyer? Start with 7 signs you're ready to buy and our buyer glossary. Relocating? Read our Florida moving guide.

Before you make an offer in Hollywood: a quick checklist

Hollywood's mix of beach condos, waterfront homes and inland neighborhoods means the right questions depend on the property. Before you write an offer, try to have answers to these:

• For a condo: the latest milestone inspection, the reserve study, the budget, recent minutes, planned assessments and the rental and pet rules. Ask the listing agent for them early, before you schedule a second showing.
• For a waterfront home: the route to the ocean, bridge clearances, water depth, seawall age and condition, and any permits for the dock or lift.
• For any home: roof age, hurricane protection on windows and doors, air conditioning age, plumbing type and the permit history for additions and pools.
• Real monthly cost: the mortgage plus an insurance quote, flood coverage if needed, estimated taxes at your price and any association fees.
• Parking and access: near the beach, check assigned parking, guest parking and how deliveries and moves are handled in the building.

We gather these answers for our buyers before they tour seriously, so offers go in with fewer surprises.

How we work with you

The Home Owners Listing Team helps buyers and sellers in Hollywood and across Broward and Miami-Dade, in English and Spanish. We begin with your goals and your numbers and give you a written plan for price, timing and preparation. See why working with a local South Florida team matters. Comparing nearby cities? Read our guides to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Davie and Weston.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a good time to buy a condo in Hollywood?

Broward condos had 10.2 months of supply and a median of $235,000, down 14.55% from a year earlier, in September 2026 (MIAMI REALTORS®, September 2026). That gives buyers negotiating room, but the building's inspections, reserves and assessments matter as much as the price.

What should I ask a Hollywood Beach condo association?

Ask for the milestone inspection report, the structural integrity reserve study, the budget and reserve balance, recent minutes, any planned assessments, and the rules on rentals, pets and renovations.

Do Hollywood waterfront homes have ocean access?

Many Intracoastal and canal homes do, but fixed bridges and water depth decide what size boat can reach the ocean. Check the route for the specific dock.

Do I need flood insurance in Hollywood?

If the home is in a high-risk FEMA flood zone and you have a mortgage, yes. Many owners outside those zones carry it anyway. Check the map for the exact address and get a quote early.

How are property taxes calculated after I buy?

The home is reassessed based on its market value after the sale. Exemptions such as homestead reduce the taxable value. Use the Broward County Property Appraiser's estimator with your expected price.

Market figures: MIAMI REALTORS®, September 2026. This guide is general information, not legal, tax or insurance advice; confirm details for a specific property with the appropriate professional.