Flipping houses in Hollywood, FL: historic homes, waterfront seawalls and realistic flip math
Hollywood has about 159,000 residents and a median home value near $475,000 in recent Census estimates. About 55% of homes are owner-occupied and about 51% are single-unit houses, with vacancy near 13%, rising to about 46% in beach-area condos where many owners are seasonal.
Hollywood was founded in the 1920s, and its east side, including Hollywood Lakes and the area near Young Circle, has some of Broward County's oldest homes. Waterfront homes along the Intracoastal canals bring seawall and flood questions, while west Hollywood has newer suburban homes. This guide uses Census figures and local search data to compare ZIP codes, covers the local checks and walks through flip math.
What Hollywood-area buyers and owners search for
Homes for sale in Hollywood draw about 390 searches a month and Hollywood real estate about 170. The Broward County property appraiser draws about 49,500 countywide.
Permits are a hot topic
Hollywood FL permits draw about 210 searches a month.
Neighbors compete for buyers
Homes for sale in Pembroke Pines draw about 260 searches a month and Hallandale Beach about 90.
Historic areas have fans
Hollywood Lakes homes for sale draw about 50 searches a month.
- 1Broward County property appraiserAbout 49,500
- 2Homes for sale Hollywood FLAbout 390
- 3Homes for sale Pembroke PinesAbout 260
- 4Hollywood FL permitsAbout 210
- 5Hollywood FL real estateAbout 170
- 6Homes for sale Hallandale BeachAbout 90
- 7Homes for sale West Park FLAbout 70
- 8Hollywood Lakes homes for saleAbout 50
How flippers can use this data
Use local data to find and price deals:
Search volumes are approximate. Figures are recent monthly estimates and change over time. Use them to understand interest, not as exact counts.
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Carolynn Castillo
Realtor & Broker · eXp Realty
How to find flips in Hollywood
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Use targeted lead lists
Probate, long-time owner, absentee owner and preforeclosure lists help you reach owners before they list. Many east-side homes have been owned for decades.
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Watch public records
Florida foreclosure filings, clerk sale lists and open permits show owners and properties under pressure.
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Build a local team
Line up a licensed contractor who knows Broward product approvals, a marine contractor for seawalls and an agent who knows waterfront pricing.
Before you buy
- Search permit records
- Inspect any seawall
- Check flood zone and elevation
- Order a 4-point inspection
- Pull recent updated sales
- Budget a cushion
See also probate leads in Broward County and flipping houses in Coral Springs.
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Investor · Joe Homebuyer of Atlanta
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Hollywood-area ZIP codes for flips
Recent Census estimates show Hollywood-area medians from about $269,000 to about $655,000.
Hollywood Beach and east 33019
A median near $655,000 and vacancy near 46%, with beach condos and waterfront homes. Seawalls and flood rules matter here.
West Hollywood 33029
A median near $620,000, owner-occupancy near 90% and about 93% single homes, with newer suburban homes.
Hollywood Lakes and Emerald Hills area 33021
A median near $424,000 and owner-occupancy near 68%, with historic and mid-century homes, some on the water.
Central 33024 and 33026
Medians near $409,000 and owner-occupancy near 64% to 83%, with 1950s to 1970s block homes that are classic flip stock.
Downtown and east central 33020
A median near $353,000 and owner-occupancy near 36%, with older homes, duplexes and many rentals.
Nearby Dania Beach 33004 and Hallandale Beach 33009
Medians near $269,000 to $342,000, mostly condos with lower entry prices.
ZIP medians are recent Census estimates. Price every flip from recent sales of similar updated homes nearby. Values change block by block, especially near the water, so pull recent sales close to the property before you make an offer and note how quickly similar homes sold.
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Webinar host
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Seawalls, hurricane code and foreclosures in Hollywood
Hollywood flips near the water carry extra checks. Know them before you make an offer. A canal-front home with an aging seawall, a 1950s block home in central Hollywood and an estate sale in Hollywood Lakes each call for a different timeline, budget and exit plan, so match your approach to the property.
Seawall standards
Broward County has adopted minimum seawall height standards for tidal waterfront properties, and older seawalls may need repair or raising when work is done. Seawall projects are costly.
- Seawall height
- Marine permits
Have a marine contractor inspect any seawall before you buy.
Broward hurricane standards
Broward is in Florida's high-velocity hurricane zone, where windows, doors and roofing products generally need specific product approvals.
- Product approvals
- Impact windows
Price code-approved products into your budget from the start.
Judicial foreclosure
Florida mortgage foreclosures go through the courts and end in a clerk's sale. The process often takes many months.
- Court process
- Clerk sales
Reach owners early in the case.
Historic and older homes
East Hollywood homes from the 1920s through the 1950s may have older wiring, cast-iron drains and additions without permits. Some areas have historic design guidelines.
Check permit history and any district rules.
Questions before buying a Hollywood flip
- 1Is the home on the water, and what shape is the seawall?
- 2What flood zone and elevation is it?
- 3Are there open or missing permits?
- 4Are windows and doors impact-rated?
- 5Is there a foreclosure case?
- 6What do updated homes nearby sell for?
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Real estate investor
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Hollywood in numbers
Hollywood has about 159,000 residents, a median home value near $475,000 and a median household income around $71,000 in recent Census estimates, with about 55% of homes owner-occupied, about 51% single-unit homes and vacancy near 13%.
Tourism, healthcare, the nearby airport and port, and jobs across Broward and Miami-Dade support demand.
The east side has older and historic homes, while the west side has newer suburban communities.
Insurance costs have risen sharply in Florida, so roofs, openings and flood exposure affect what buyers can afford.
Florida rules on permits, contractor licensing and disclosures apply to every flip, and Broward adds strict wind standards. Licensed contractors, permit records and complete seller disclosures protect both your profit and your buyer.
- Use non-approved products
- Skip permit research
- Overestimate resale
- Use code-approved products
- Pull permit records
- Price from nearby updated sales
Florida resources
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Webinar host
Jeremy Resmer hosted a ForeclosuresDaily.com monthly webinar for real estate investors.
Running the numbers on a Hollywood flip
Start with the after-repair value and work backward. Waterfront homes can carry seawall costs, and all homes need code-approved openings and roofs. Get contractor bids, insurance quotes and a realistic timeline before you make an offer, and compare your after-repair value with at least three recent sales of similar updated homes nearby.
Profit = After-repair value − Purchase, repairs, holding, insurance and selling costs
Aim for a margin that survives surprises.
About 7.7% of the resale price. On a waterfront home, a seawall repair could erase this, so inspect it before you buy.
Waterfront needs extra checks
Seawalls and docks can be costly.
Impact openings sell
Buyers and insurers value code-approved windows.
Character sells
Restored older homes appeal to east-side buyers.
Speed protects profit
Every extra month adds financing and insurance cost.
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Flipping houses in Hollywood, FL: FAQ
Short answers for investors flipping in Hollywood. Tap a question to open it.
QIs Hollywood good for flips?Yes
QWhy inspect seawalls?
QWhat is the high-velocity hurricane zone?
QAre Florida foreclosures judicial?Yes
QWhere is the main flip stock?
QDo I need permits?
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Hollywood rewards flippers who inspect seawalls and permits, use code-approved products and price from nearby updated sales.
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