Frequently asked questions
Seven Isles FAQ: Bridges, Schools, HOA & Home Sales
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Where is Seven Isles in Fort Lauderdale?
Seven Isles is a waterfront neighborhood on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway, north of East Las Olas Boulevard, in ZIP code 33301. The Intracoastal borders it to the east and north. Neighbors include Sunrise Key to the north, Central Beach across the Intracoastal to the east, Idlewyld and Riviera Isles to the south, and Las Olas Isles to the southwest.
Source: CFLCA — Seven Isles · Wikipedia — Seven Isles (Fort Lauderdale)
How many homes are in Seven Isles?
The Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Associations lists about 315 households. Broward County Property Appraiser records show 313 parcels in its "Seven Isles" neighborhood as of October 23, 2026: 293 single-family parcels, 18 vacant residential parcels, and 2 others.
Source: CFLCA — Seven Isles · Broward County Property Appraiser (records pulled Oct 23, 2026)
Is Seven Isles a gated community?
Yes. The Seven Isles Homeowners Association describes the neighborhood as guard-gated, with a guardhouse staffed 24/7, 24-hour patrols, and HD cameras, and says it coordinates with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
Source: Seven Isles HOA
Who developed Seven Isles, and when?
W.F. Morang & Sons, Inc. dredged and filled about 80 acres to create Seven Isles during the Florida land boom of the 1920s. The firm marketed the land as "Lauderdale Isles" and "Lauderdale Shores". The September 1926 hurricane toppled its 1925 entrance columns, and one pedestal survives today.
Source: Seven Isles HOA — History · Wikipedia — Seven Isles (Fort Lauderdale)
What streets are in Seven Isles?
There are nine: Aqua Vista Blvd, Barcelona Dr, Castilla Isle, Del Mar Place, De Sota Drive, De Sota Terrace, Pelican Isle, Sea Island Drive and Seven Isles Drive. Seven Isles Drive was formerly NE/SE 23rd Avenue.
Source: CFLCA — Seven Isles · Seven Isles HOA — History
Are all Seven Isles homes on the water?
Most are. Every home is waterfront except about 20 interior (non-waterfront) lots between Barcelona Drive and De Sota Drive. Confirm frontage for any specific lot with a survey.
Source: Interior-lot count confirmed by Glen Primak, SERHANT. (Oct 24, 2026)
Are there fixed bridges between Seven Isles and the ocean?
No. The route south on the Intracoastal to Port Everglades passes two bascule (opening) bridges, East Las Olas Boulevard and SE 17th Street, and no fixed bridges.
Source: NOAA Coast Pilot 4 (Oct 18, 2026 ed.) · 33 CFR 117.261 (eCFR)
What is the closed clearance of the Las Olas bridge?
NOAA Coast Pilot 4 lists a reported 24 feet at the center of the East Las Olas Boulevard bascule span (ICW mile 1064.0), and the Coast Guard's 2012 rulemaking also gives 24 feet. Clearance varies with the tide, so read the clearance boards.
Source: NOAA Coast Pilot 4 (Oct 18, 2026 ed.) · Federal Register 2012-8873
When does the East Las Olas bridge open?
Under 33 CFR 117.261(y), it opens on signal on the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour. On the first weekend in May, it need not open from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, or from 9:45 to 10:45 p.m. that Saturday. Vessels that fit under the closed span may pass at any time.
Source: 33 CFR 117.261 (eCFR)
When does the SE 17th Street bridge open, and how high is it?
The SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) bascule bridge, ICW mile 1065.9, has 55 feet of vertical clearance at mean high water when closed. Under 33 CFR 117.261(z), it opens on the hour and half-hour. On weekdays (except federal holidays) from 6:50 to 9:10 a.m. and 3:50 to 6:10 p.m., it opens only at the top of the hour.
Source: 33 CFR 117.261 (eCFR) · Federal Register 2026-00932 · NOAA Coast Pilot 4 (Oct 18, 2026 ed.)
Which public schools serve Seven Isles?
Broward County Property Appraiser records list Harbordale Elementary, Sunrise Middle and Fort Lauderdale High for Seven Isles parcels (as of Oct 23, 2026). Assignments can change, so confirm any address with BCPS Find My School.
Source: Broward County Property Appraiser (records pulled Oct 23, 2026) · BCPS Find My School
What have Seven Isles homes sold for recently?
Broward County Property Appraiser records show 27 qualified sales from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with a median recorded sale amount of $4,160,000 and a range of $2,050,000 to $21,500,000. Recent months are preliminary. See the market snapshot page for details.
Source: Broward County Property Appraiser (records pulled Oct 23, 2026)
What is the zoning in Seven Isles?
County records show two City of Fort Lauderdale single-family zoning districts in Seven Isles: RS-4.4 on 292 parcels and RS-8 on 21 parcels.
Source: Broward County Property Appraiser (records pulled Oct 23, 2026)
Is there a homeowners association?
Yes. The Seven Isles Homeowners Association, Inc. was formed in 1986 and is located at One Seven Isles Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Membership in the association and its dues are both voluntary. Contact the association directly for current amounts.
Source: Seven Isles HOA — History · Seven Isles HOA