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Discover a rare opportunity in historic Sailboat Bend featuring two distinct residences offering the privacy and independence of separate homes! The front 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence features a welcoming layout and spacious fenced patio perfect for entertaining. Privately tucked away in the rear, the beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers its own entrance, dedicated laundry room and expansive fenced yard, creating a true standalone-home experience. Each residence enjoys its own outdoor space and private parking, offering exceptional versatility for multigenerational living, owner occupancy or income-producing potential. Ideally located minutes from Las Olas Boulevard, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Riverwalk and Brightline. A unique blend of charm, privacy and investment! This configuration creates possibilities far beyond a conventional duplex. An owner can occupy one residence while using the other for visitors, extended living arrangements, a private workspace, seasonal accommodations or potential rental income, subject to regulations and approvals. Investors gain two distinct living environments without sacrificing the privacy that often disappears in traditional multifamily layouts. Because access, parking and outdoor areas are independently arranged, daily life in either residence can feel separate. The property's outdoor spaces further distinguish the experience. The front patio creates a welcoming setting for morning coffee, open-air dining and gatherings, while the large rear yard provides room to relax, garden, play or enjoy time with pets. Fencing around both areas adds definition and allows each household to use its exterior space independently. This combination of private interiors and dedicated outdoor areas gives the property the character of a residential compound rather than a standard two-unit arrangement. The location adds another layer of convenience. Historic Sailboat Bend is known for its tree-lined streets, eclectic architecture and established neighborhood atmosphere, all remarkably close to Fort Lauderdale's urban core. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife and everyday conveniences are nearby, with major roadways and Fort Lauderdale Beach within easy reach. Whether heading to a show, dining along Las Olas, walking the Riverwalk or catching a Brightline train, residents can enjoy quick access to many of the city's most popular destinations. This is a compelling option for buyers who want a primary home with a genuinely separate guest residence, those seeking space for a hybrid work-and-live arrangement, or investors looking for adaptable residential income potential. It also allows future owners to change how the property functions as their needs evolve—without compromising privacy between the two residences. Few properties combine this degree of separation, outdoor space, central location and versatility while retaining the warmth and character of a neighborhood setting. The result is a rare Sailboat Bend opportunity offering the freedom to live in one residence, use both, or enjoy the entire property as one private urban retreat.
Property Details
Price: $889,000
Sq Ft: 1,611
($552 per
sqft)
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
City: Fort Lauderdale
County: Broward
Type: Single Family
Development: Sailboat Bend
Acres: 0.1500
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Year Built: 1949
Listing Number: B26033055
Status Code: A-Active
Taxes: $12,997.23
Tax Year: 2025
Garage:
Furnishings: Furnished
Pets Allowed: Yes, No Restrictions
Interior Features:
Storage
Financial Information:
Taxes: $12,997.23
Tax Year: 2025
Exterior Features:
Courtyard
Garden
Lighting
Other
Storage
Custom Lighting
Back Yard
Fenced
Full
Patio - Open
Porch - Open
Deck
Patio
Porch
Equipment:
Dryer
Dishwasher
Electric Range
Ice Maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Vented Exhaust Fan
Washer
View:
Garden
School Information:
Elementary School: North Fork
Middle School: New River
Junior High: New River
High School: Stranahan
Additional Information:
Building Description: Key West
MLS Area: 3470
Total Square Footage: 1,611
Price per Square Feet: $551.83
Total Rooms: 10
Total Floors: 1
Water: Public
Construction: Concrete, Cbs
Date Listed: 2026-05-29 00:00:00
Furnished: Furnished
Parking: Driveway, Gravel, Open, Attached
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Roof: Flat
Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Security: Security Fence
Laundry: Multiple Locations
Pets: Yes, No Restrictions
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Sewer: Public Sewer
Lot Desc.: Many Trees, Room For Pool, Sidewalks
Parcel ID: 504209090750
Map of 312 Sw 12Th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Listing Courtesy Of: Coldwell Banker Realty
tim@timsinger.com