Charming 1950s beach bungalow with pool asks $449K

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Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Price: $449,000

This adorable 1951 beach cottage in Fort Lauderdale is located in the “desirable” Poinsettia Heights and would be great as a wintering pad or for all-year-round living. Recently upgraded with a new roof, air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, and an updated electrics system, the 1,524-square-foot ranch has three bedrooms, an open floor plan, terrazzo flooring, and all the windows letting in that glorious Florida light.

Just a couple of miles from the water and conveniently located to shops, the effortlessly charming home also has a pool (natch), a screened porch, hot tub, a laundry cabana room, and lush, tropical landscaping. Rounding out the wind-storm-protected property is a carport and a shade sail. Located at 1600 NE 17th Way, it’s asking $449,000.

Via: Sotheby’s International Realty