Bal Harbour is a small gated enclave on the Middle River in Fort Lauderdale's 33305 zip code, distinct from Miami's Bal Harbour, with direct river dockage on most homes and a gated-community median sale price that has recently ranged from about $1.5 million to $3 million.
ZIP Code | County | Access | Median Sale Price | School District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
33305 | Broward County | Gated, via NE 19th Street | ~$1.5M-$3M (gated waterfront enclave) | Broward County Public Schools |
Pricing reflects Redfin and Movoto data specific to the gated waterfront enclave; a broader same-named market area used by some listing sites includes non-gated condos and shows a much lower median, so figures should always be checked against the specific property in question.
Tucked on the Middle River's western shore, where quiet living and everyday convenience meet.
This Bal Harbour, distinct from the ultra-luxury Bal Harbour in Miami known for its high-end mall and towers, is a quieter, smaller-scale Fort Lauderdale community. The gated neighborhood is accessed via Northeast 19th Street, just east of Federal Highway/US-1, with Northeast 22nd Avenue as its main artery, stretching north to Blinkey Bay and south to Northeast 15th Court. Dozens of single-family homes here range from classic Floridian to contemporary styles, many with in-ground pools and direct Middle River dockage.
Bal Harbour pairs private, gated single-family living with boutique shops, supermarkets and big-box stores just west along Federal Highway/US-1. The Middle River shoreline here is well suited to boating, kayaking and paddleboarding, though fixed bridges to the south (toward Sunrise Boulevard) and north (toward Federal Highway/US-1) do limit larger vessels.
Two of the area's best-known beaches are within a 5 minute drive: north via Oakland Park Boulevard to Earl Lifshey Ocean Park and its adjacent public beach, or south via Sunrise Boulevard to Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Just north of the Northeast 19th Street gate on Federal Highway/US-1, the River Market complex includes Whole Foods Market, Lululemon, Sephora, Dick's Sporting Goods and Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream. South of the gate, Bal Harbour Square adds Michael's, PetSmart, Ulta Beauty and Panera Bread, while a nearby complex further south includes Trader Joe's, Nordstrom Rack, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza and Office Depot.
Across Federal Highway/US-1 from the neighborhood, additional options include Best Buy, Krispy Kreme, California Pizza Kitchen, Barnes & Noble, The Vitamin Shoppe, Starbucks and J. Alexander's.
Business names and locations above reflect information published on each retailer's own site at the time of writing; confirm hours directly before visiting.
Waterfront residents can step straight into a boat, kayak or paddleboard from home. A quick trip inland via Northeast 26th Street reaches Wilton Manors, known for LGBTQIA+ friendly restaurants and bars including Union Kitchen & Bar and Tulio's Tacos and Tequila Bar. Nearby on Northeast 13th Avenue, The Alchemist Café is known regionally for its open-faced "Slicer" sandwiches and siphon-brewed coffee.
South of the neighborhood, two of Fort Lauderdale's best parks are within 5 minutes: Holiday Park, the city's recreation hub with baseball, volleyball and soccer fields, pickleball courts, a tennis center and walking trails, and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, across A1A off Sunrise Boulevard, with canopy-covered canals for canoeing and shaded hiking trails.
Bal Harbour is zoned to Broward County Public Schools, with Bennett Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High School serving the neighborhood.
Buyers should confirm current attendance-zone boundaries directly with Broward County Public Schools before purchasing.
Within the gated waterfront enclave itself, recent median sale prices have ranged from about $1.5 million to $3 million depending on the month and specific closings, given the low sales volume typical of a small, tightly held community. A broader, similarly named market area tracked by some listing sites, which includes non-gated condos further from the water, shows a much lower median closer to $415,000, so it's worth confirming which boundary a given figure reflects.
For a wider view of Fort Lauderdale waterfront inventory, see Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Homes. Buyers comparing gated river access often also look at Harbour Inlet and Coral Ridge Country Club.
Pricing reflects Redfin and Movoto data as of late 2025 and 2026; low transaction volume in a small gated community means medians can shift sharply month to month.
No. Fort Lauderdale's Bal Harbour is a smaller, quieter gated enclave on the Middle River, distinct from the ultra-luxury Bal Harbour in Miami known for its high-end shopping mall and towers.
Within the gated waterfront enclave, recent median sale prices have ranged from about $1.5 million to $3 million; a broader, similarly named market area that includes non-gated condos shows a much lower median, so it's important to confirm which area a given figure covers.
Most homes have direct Middle River dockage, but fixed bridges to the north and south limit the size of vessels that can pass through to the ocean.
Bal Harbour is zoned to Broward County Public Schools, with Bennett Elementary School, Sunrise Middle School and Fort Lauderdale High School serving the neighborhood.
Wilton Manors is a quick trip inland via Northeast 26th Street, and both Fort Lauderdale Beach and Earl Lifshey Ocean Park are within about a 5 minute drive.
