Watergarden · 2004A sculpture fountain at the entrance
The drive off N New River Drive East opens on a stainless-steel sculpture over a cascading fountain, framed by royal palms — the first of the building’s gardens and water features.
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WatergardenFort Lauderdale condosavailable residences and current prices
Tell us what you need, and an agent sends you the current list — every unit for sale at Watergarden, its line, floor, view, price per foot and HOA.
- 5.0 ★★★★★21 Google reviews
- 15units for sale
- $374Klowest asking price
- 32 floorson the New River
On the New River · 347 N New River Dr E
Watergarden, a garden tower on the Riverwalk
Watergarden is a 32-story condo tower on the north side of the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, completed in 2004, with the Riverwalk at its door and Las Olas Boulevard one block north. This page lists every Watergarden condo for sale in Fort Lauderdale right now, with prices, sizes and HOA.
The association counts 315 residences — one-, two- and three-bedroom units plus penthouses — from about 820 sq ft to about 1,900 sq ft as listed. Most plans have balconies facing the river, the downtown skyline or, higher up, the Intracoastal and the ocean.
The name fits the grounds: formal gardens and fountains, a sculpture fountain at the entrance and a recreation deck with a resort-style pool, spa and cabanas. Inside there is a two-story fitness center, a movie theater, a club room and a library.
Building facts
- Address
- 347 N New River Dr E, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
- Setting
- North side of the New River · Riverwalk
- Completed
- 2004
- Developer
- Minto (per public sources)
- Architect
- CFE · Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa (per public sources)
- Height
- 32 stories
- Residences
- 315 · 1–3 bedrooms and penthouses
- Asking prices
- ~$374K – $1.2M · 15 for sale
- HOA
- ~$1.17–1.22 / sq ft / month, per listings
- Pets
- Allowed per listings, with limits — confirm in writing
The garden & the residences
Fountains at the door, the river below
Watergarden pairs a quiet, landscaped base with a downtown address: boats on the river, the Riverwalk and Las Olas on foot.
Watergarden · 2004One-bedrooms to penthouses
Current listings range from 820 sq ft one-bedrooms on the 06 line to three-bedrooms of about 1,470 sq ft and penthouse-level homes near 1,900 sq ft. Exposure decides the view: river and skyline, or the Intracoastal and ocean on upper floors.
- Balconies on most plans
- River, skyline or ocean views
- Impact glass, per listings
- Washer and dryer in unit
- Assigned parking
- Valet and front desk
- Two-story lobby
- Riverwalk at the door
From one-bedrooms to the penthouse level
Watergarden floor plans and price ranges
Plans repeat by line — the last two digits of the unit number. Ranges below are today’s asking prices from the MLS; sizes are as listed.
1 bedroom
~820 sq ft · 1 bath · 06 line
- Listed now
- 3
- Asking
- $374K – $445K
- $ / sq ft
- $456 – $543
- Est. HOA
- ~$950 / mo
2 bedrooms
~1,045–1,080 sq ft · 2 baths
- Listed now
- 5
- Asking
- $600K – $689K
- $ / sq ft
- $555 – $659
- Est. HOA
- ~$1,250 / mo
Larger 2 bedrooms
~1,200–1,615 sq ft · 2 baths
- Listed now
- 2
- Asking
- $850K – $940K
- $ / sq ft
- $526 – $781
- Est. HOA
- ~$1,650 / mo
3 bedrooms
~1,470 sq ft · 2 baths · 04 and 09 lines
- Listed now
- 4
- Asking
- $829K – $1.09M
- $ / sq ft
- $564 – $745
- Est. HOA
- ~$1,700 / mo
Penthouse level
~1,920 sq ft as listed · 2.5 baths
- Listed now
- 1
- Asking
- $1.2M
- $ / sq ft
- $626
- Est. HOA
- ~$2,250 / mo
Not on the list?
Other lines, floors and views
Some owners sell quietly. Tell us the line, floor or view you want and we’ll ask around the building.
Availability
Watergarden condos for sale
All 15 listings are shown below, two of them already under contract. Tap any one and we’ll confirm the price, the exact view, the assessment status and what the seller will negotiate.
15units for sale
$689Kmedian asking price
$573median $ / sq ft
$374Klowest asking price
Active & pending MLS listings · October 2026
| Unit | Beds / baths | Size | $ / sq ft | Asking price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 606Floor 6 · 06 line | 1 bd / 1 ba | 820 sf | $456 | $374,000 | Details |
| 1506Floor 15 · 06 line | 1 bd / 1 ba | 820 sf | $499 | $409,000 | Details |
| 2206Floor 22 · 06 line | 1 bd / 1 ba | 820 sf | $543 | $445,000 | Details |
| 1005Floor 10 · 05 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,080 sf | $555 | $599,900 | Details |
| 1108Floor 11 · 08 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,080 sf | $572 | $618,000 New | Details |
| 1808Floor 18 · 08 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,080 sf | $573 | $619,000 | Details |
| 2205Floor 22 · 05 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,080 sf | $593 | $640,000 | Details |
| 310Floor 3 · 10 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,045 sf | $659 | $689,000 | Details |
| 1004Floor 10 · 04 line | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,469 sf | $564 | $829,000 Pending | Details |
| 301Floor 3 · 01 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,615 sf | $526 | $850,000 | Details |
| 1509Floor 15 · 09 line | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,469 sf | $612 | $899,000 Pending | Details |
| 1403Floor 14 · 03 line | 2 bd / 2 ba | 1,204 sf | $781 | $939,900 New | Details |
| 2709Floor 27 · 09 line | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,469 sf | $714 | $1,049,000 | Details |
| 1904Floor 19 · 04 line | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,469 sf | $745 | $1,095,000 | Details |
| PH 4Penthouse level · PH 4 | 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1,918 sf | $626 | $1,200,000 | Details |
Rentals and off-market units. 6 units are listed for rent (some pending) at $2,700–$6,000 a month. Some owners sell quietly — tell us what you need and we’ll ask around the building.
Ask about off-marketGet the list with floors and views
River, skyline or ocean — it depends on the line and floor. We add each unit’s exposure, condition and HOA, and which sellers have already cut their price.
The recreation deck & the club
Amenities at Watergarden
A resort-style pool deck, a two-story fitness center and a full set of club rooms — with the Riverwalk and Las Olas a minute away.
Pool & spa
Resort-style pool on the recreation deck.
Cabanas & pavilion
Poolside cabanas and an outdoor bar.
Outdoor kitchen
Grills and a bar area on the deck.
Two-story fitness center
With locker rooms.
Sauna & massage room
Next to the fitness center.
Yoga room
A separate studio for classes.
Movie theater
Plus a multimedia center.
Sports lounge
Billiards and card tables.
Club room & library
Piano bar, library and reading room.
Business center
And a conference room.
Gardens & fountains
Formal gardens around the base.
Front desk & valet
Two-story lobby, valet, 24-hour security.
Amenities as listed by the association; valet and security as described in current listings. Hours, fees and availability are set by the association.
Owning & leasing
Live in it, or lease it within the rules
Watergarden has full-time owners, seasonal owners and tenants. Leasing is allowed within the association’s rules — check them before you buy.
$2.7–6K
Monthly asking rents
6 rental listings, 1 bedroom to penthouse, October 2026.
$456–781 /sq ft
Asking price per foot
Across current sale listings, by listed size.
~$1.17 /sq ft
Monthly HOA
About $960–1,000 for a one-bedroom, ~$1,260 for a 1,080 sq ft two-bedroom.
Pets
Allowed, with limits
One listing reports two pets per unit; some note restrictions.
One current listing reports a 3-month minimum lease, up to three leases a year and association approval for each occupant; other listings advertise 12-month leases. The binding rules are in the condominium documents; we send them before you write an offer. Rental income isn’t guaranteed and we don’t project it.
Life around Watergarden
The Riverwalk, Las Olas and the beach
What buyers here are really paying for: a downtown you can walk, a river you can boat on and the beach a short drive east.
Photos
Watergarden and the New River
The tower from the Riverwalk, its entrance, and the neighborhood around it. Ask us for current photos and video of any unit for sale.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Location: 347 N New River Dr E
Between Las Olas Boulevard and the New River, east of Federal Highway — the Riverwalk, Las Olas and Stranahan House on foot, the beach about 10 minutes and the airport about 15.
Schematic, not to scale
- The Riverwalkpromenade along the New River~1 min walk
- Las Olas Boulevardone block north~3 min walk
- Stranahan Househistoric house museum on the river~4 min walk
- Las Olas shops & restaurantsthe main stretch east of SE 6th Ave~5–10 min walk
- Brightline Fort Lauderdaletrains to Miami, Aventura, Boca, Orlando~20 min walk
- Museum of Discovery & ScienceIMAX, Esplanade Park~5 min
- Broward Center for the Performing Artswest end of the Riverwalk~7 min
- Fort Lauderdale BeachLas Olas Blvd & A1A~10 min
- Galleria Fort Lauderdaleshopping on Sunrise Blvd~10 min
- Port Evergladescruise terminals~12 min
- Fort Lauderdale airport (FLL)by car~15 min
- Downtown Miami & Brickellby car · ~35 min by Brightline~45 min
Open in Google MapsWalk and drive times approximate, outside rush hour.
HOA, taxes & insurance
What it costs to own at Watergarden
Pick a layout and a price to see the monthly carrying cost before any mortgage — then the five things every buyer here should check.
Monthly carrying cost
Estimates: HOA at ~$1.17/sq ft, the rate shown in most current listings (typical 1BR 820 · 2BR 1,080 · 3BR 1,469 · penthouse 1,918 sq ft); property tax at ~2.0% of price (non-homestead, resets on sale); HO-6 insurance from typical quotes. Excludes mortgage, utilities and special assessments.
Assessments and estoppel
We found no public report of a current special assessment — but we still get the estoppel letter and the minutes, and ask the association in writing what is planned.
Reserves and the SIRS
Florida requires a structural integrity reserve study for condos of three or more stories and limits waiving structural reserves. At 22 years, Watergarden is short of the 30-year milestone-inspection age. We review the study, budget and reserves with you.
Financing
Lenders review the association — budget, reserves, insurance, litigation — as well as you. We check the building’s status with lenders early so your loan isn’t a surprise at the end.
Leasing and pet rules
Listings disagree on minimum lease terms and pet limits. The condo documents decide; we send the current rules with your shortlist.
Taxes reset on sale
Property tax resets to your purchase price — on a $600K unit that’s roughly $1,000 a month before any homestead exemption.
How it works with us
Buying at Watergarden, step by step
Here the purchase is about the line, the view and the association’s finances. We handle the comparisons, the documents and the logistics.
- 01
Tell us the brief
Bedrooms, view, budget, and whether you’ll live here, lease it or both.
- 02
Shortlist by line and floor
Every match with floor, exposure, price per foot and HOA — plus recent closings on the same line.
- 03
Private showings or video
In person, or live video walk-throughs if you’re buying from abroad.
- 04
Offer and negotiation
With 15 units listed and several already reduced, we use recent closings on the same line to set your number.
- 05
Documents and inspection
Florida gives resale condo buyers 3 business days to review the association documents. We go through budget, reserves and rules with you.
- 06
Approval and closing
Association approval, title, insurance and closing — coordinated to the day, in person or remotely.
Why buyers bring an independent agent here
The listing agent works for the seller. We work for you — and we track Watergarden against the other downtown river towers, so we know which units are priced right.
- Line and view adviceRiver, skyline or ocean, low or high floor, and what each exposure is worth.
- Closed sales, not asking pricesRecent closings on the same plan, so your offer is anchored to real numbers.
- Compared with neighborsLas Olas River House, Las Olas Grand and other downtown river towers, side by side.
- The documents, read for youBudget, reserves, inspections, minutes, leasing and pet rules.
- Negotiation leverageWe know how long each listing has sat and what similar units closed for.
- Buying from abroad?Live video tours, e-signatures and remote closing support.
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What our clients say
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How much does a Watergarden condo in Fort Lauderdale cost?
As of October 2026, the 15 MLS listings at Watergarden (13 active, 2 pending) ask from about $374K for a one-bedroom of about 820 sq ft to $1.2M for a penthouse-level two-bedroom of about 1,920 sq ft. Two-bedrooms of about 1,080 sq ft are listed around $600K–$640K and three-bedrooms of about 1,470 sq ft from about $829K to $1.1M.
Price depends on the line, the floor, the view and the condition. Ask us for the current list with recent closings on the same line.
Where exactly is Watergarden?
At 347 N New River Drive East in downtown Fort Lauderdale, on the north side of the New River with the Riverwalk at its door and Las Olas Boulevard one block north. Stranahan House is a few minutes’ walk east.
When was Watergarden built, and how big is it?
The tower was completed in 2004. The association lists 32 stories and 315 residences — one-, two- and three-bedroom units and penthouses — plus one commercial unit. Public sources name Minto as the developer and CFE (Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa) as the architect.
What are the HOA fees at Watergarden?
Current listings show about $1.17–1.22 per square foot a month — roughly $960–1,000 for an 820 sq ft one-bedroom, about $1,260 for a 1,080 sq ft two-bedroom and about $1,720 for a 1,469 sq ft three-bedroom. We confirm the current budget, what the fee covers and any assessment before you write an offer.
Is there a special assessment?
We found no public report of a current special assessment. That doesn’t mean there isn’t one: we request the estoppel letter, budget, reserve study and board minutes and go through them with you before you commit.
What about milestone inspections and reserves?
Florida’s post-Surfside condo law requires a structural integrity reserve study for buildings of three or more stories and limits waiving reserves for structural items. At about 22 years old, Watergarden is younger than the 30-year age that triggers the first milestone inspection under state law. Reserve funding can affect your HOA, so we review the study and the budget with you.
What amenities does Watergarden have?
According to the association, a recreation deck with a resort-style pool, spa, cabanas, bar, outdoor kitchen and grills; a two-story fitness center with locker rooms, sauna and massage room; a yoga room; a club room with piano bar; a library; a movie theater and multimedia center; a business center and conference room; a sports lounge with billiards; formal gardens and fountains; and a two-story lobby with front desk. Listings also mention valet and 24-hour security.
Can I rent out my unit?
Leasing is allowed within the association’s rules. One current listing reports a 3-month minimum and up to three leases a year, with association approval; other listings advertise 12-month leases. Current asking rents run about $2,700 to $6,000 a month. We send the binding rules from the condo documents before you make an offer.
Are pets allowed?
Listings describe the building as pet-friendly; one reports a limit of two pets per unit, and some listings note restrictions. We confirm the current pet rules in writing.
Does Watergarden have boat slips?
We found no private building dock in listing data. The Riverwalk along the New River has city-run dockage nearby; availability and fees are set by the city, so ask us before you count on a slip.
What are the property taxes?
Taxes reset to your purchase price. As a rough guide, budget about 2% of the price a year without a homestead exemption — about $1,000 a month on a $600K condo.
How close is it to the beach and the airport?
Fort Lauderdale Beach at Las Olas and A1A is about 10 minutes by car, Port Everglades about 12 and FLL airport about 15 minutes. The Brightline station is about a 20-minute walk or a short ride.
Is Watergarden the same as Las Olas River House or Las Olas Grand?
No. They are separate condo towers nearby on the New River. Watergarden is at 347 N New River Dr E; Las Olas River House is at 333 Las Olas Way and Las Olas Grand is on the south bank. We can compare them side by side for you.
Can foreign buyers purchase?
Yes. A 2023 Florida law adds restrictions for buyers domiciled in certain countries of concern; check with a Florida real estate attorney if that may apply to you. We handle remote purchases with video tours and e-signatures.
Can I cancel after signing a contract?
Under section 718.503 of the Florida Statutes, a resale condo buyer can cancel within 3 business days after receiving the association documents if they weren’t provided before signing. We use that time to review the budget, reserves, minutes and rules with you.
Do I pay more if I use The Bloemhof Group?
How buyer’s-agent compensation is paid is agreed in writing before we show you units. Sellers often offer to cover it; when they do, your cost doesn’t change. We explain the options upfront.
Can I get financing here?
Lenders review the condo association (budget, reserves, insurance, any litigation) as well as you. We connect you with lenders who know downtown Fort Lauderdale towers and check the building’s status early.
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