Watergarden Las Olas sits right on the New River, pairing a palm-shaded one-acre pool deck with a two-story fitness center, a theater, a private boat dock and residences with river and skyline views. Its 315 homes range from one to three bedrooms and penthouses, and from the Riverwalk the restaurants, galleries and boutiques of Las Olas Boulevard are only a few minutes away on foot.
*Pet rules and fees are set by each association; confirm current terms before you buy.
Watergarden is a 32-story high-rise condominium on the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, just off Las Olas Boulevard. It was completed in 2004 by developer Minto Communities, with architecture by Cohen Freedman Encinosa. The curved facade carries glass balconies under a distinctive roofline that reads as a downtown landmark.
Entry is through a staffed lobby, with a club room and bar among the shared spaces.
Residences run one, two and three bedrooms, plus penthouses. One-bedroom residences are about 820 square feet, two-bedrooms about 1,045 to 1,204, and three-bedrooms about 1,469 to 1,621. Penthouses on the top floor run about 1,880 to 2,112 square feet. Owners may lease with a three-month minimum, so seasonal and annual rentals come up alongside resales.
Floor-to-ceiling impact glass opens to balconies with glass railings. Ceilings run over eight feet, with in-unit laundry, walk-in closets and central air conditioning. Finishes vary unit to unit, so the specific residence is worth looking at on its own terms rather than by building standard.
Depending on the line, units look out over the New River, the city skyline or the pool deck.
A heated pool sits on a one-acre tropical pool deck with cabanas. The fitness center runs across two stories, and there is a holistic spa with sauna and massage tables.
Social space includes a theater and screening room, a club room with a bar, a sports lounge with a game room and billiards, and a media center and library. Business space includes a business center with a computer room and meeting areas.
The setting is riverfront, with a boat dock on the New River. Outside there are barbecue grills and picnic areas, a dog park and a bike room.
A 24-hour front desk and concierge, a doorman and valet parking. Security runs 24 hours, with a secure lobby and interior hallways. Parking is one to two garage spaces per unit, assigned and deeded, with valet included, guest parking, EV charging stations and a golf cart garage.
Dogs and cats are allowed, with size and number limits, and breed restrictions.
Monthly fees cover insurance, the reserve fund, roof, structural maintenance, common areas, grounds, pool and recreation facilities, security, pest control, legal and accounting, hot water, water, sewer and trash. Membership in the Watergarden Condo Association is mandatory. Fees vary with unit size and location in the building, so the current figure is worth confirming on any specific unit.
The building is a walk from Las Olas Boulevard restaurants, boutiques and galleries, sits on the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, with Water Taxi and free Water Trolley stops a short walk away and a Walk Score of 93. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science, the NSU Art Museum and the historic Stranahan House are nearby, and Huizenga Plaza and Bubier Park are about a seven-minute walk. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is about 15 minutes, Tri-Rail about 10, Miami International about 55, with Interstate 95, the beach and the Galleria all close.
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Watergarden Las Olas puts you on the Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk, with the river promenade, Las Olas Boulevard and the arts district all within a few minutes on foot. Its one-acre pool deck is one of the largest in downtown, and residents use it like a private park, with shaded loungers, grills and space for the dog park and picnic areas.
For travel, the Brightline Fort Lauderdale station connects downtown to Miami, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the beach are each a short drive away.
With one- to three-bedroom residences and penthouses from about 820 to 2,112 square feet, Watergarden Las Olas is often the most approachable way into a full-amenity riverfront tower, which makes it popular with first-time downtown buyers, second-home owners and investors. Before you make an offer, review the association's leasing and pet rules, the current monthly fees, the master insurance policy and the latest milestone inspection and structural reserve study now required under Florida's condominium safety laws. Our team follows every listing and closed sale at Watergarden Las Olas and can walk you through each document. If you already own here, see how we market and sell condos in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Watergarden Las Olas is on the New River and the Riverwalk in downtown Fort Lauderdale, just off Las Olas Boulevard.
The 32-story tower was completed in 2004 by Minto Communities and holds 315 residences.
One-, two- and three-bedroom residences and penthouses run from about 820 to 2,112 square feet.
Dogs and cats are welcome, with limits on size, number and breed set by the association. We confirm the current terms for every buyer.
A one-acre tropical pool deck, a two-story fitness center, a theater, a club room and game room, a boat dock on the New River, a dog park, grills and picnic areas.
Residences come with one or two deeded garage spaces, with valet and EV charging available.
Leasing rules, including minimum lease terms and approval steps, are set by the association and can change. Ask us for the current policy before you make an offer.
We live and work in downtown Fort Lauderdale and follow every listing and closed sale in the riverfront towers. Whether you are buying your first condo or selling a residence you have owned for years, we bring local pricing data, strong marketing and the reach of Compass to every transaction.
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