1 Royal Palm Drive: Las Olas Living and the Fort Lauderdale Boating Lifestyle

A waterfront address in the heart of the Las Olas area

At 1 Royal Palm Drive in Fort Lauderdale, waterfront living is more than a view. This contemporary residence in Nurmi Isles brings together striking architecture, palm-lined terraces, a pool, and private yacht dockage in the Las Olas area. The supplied photographs capture its relationship to the canal and the city skyline: an inviting setting for a South Florida home.

Inside the Royal Palm opportunity

Public listing sources report an asking price of $19,900,000, four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, and 8,818 square feet of living area. Built in 2017, the single-family residence is described as contemporary, with canal and water views. Listing information also reports 362 feet of canal frontage and private yacht dockage.

The photographs show broad glass-fronted living spaces opening toward outdoor terraces, a waterfront pool, and a landscaped edge along the canal. Buyers looking for a forever home or a waterfront investment should consider how the residence fits their daily routines, entertaining plans, and long-term goals—not simply its square footage.

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Watch the Royal Palm lifestyle film

Take a closer look at the residence and its waterfront setting in the property film supplied for this feature.

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Living near Las Olas Boulevard

Las Olas Boulevard is one of Fort Lauderdale’s signature destinations, known for its restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and lively streetscape. Living in the surrounding waterfront neighborhoods offers a distinctive balance: quiet residential canals alongside the energy of the city. The boulevard connects the downtown area toward the beach, making the Las Olas area a natural starting point for exploring Fort Lauderdale.

For buyers, neighborhood fit deserves as much attention as the home itself. Spend time in the area at different hours, explore the places you would visit regularly, and consider traffic, access, privacy, and how your daily life would feel there. Proximity is personal; verify actual travel distances and routes for the destinations that matter to you.

Fort Lauderdale and life on the water

Fort Lauderdale’s network of canals and waterways is central to its boating culture. For some homeowners, a day on the water means an easy coastal cruise; for others, it means keeping a yacht close to home or enjoying a waterfront terrace with family and friends. A canal-front address can bring those experiences into everyday life.

The right waterfront purchase begins with careful due diligence. Confirm dock permits, usable frontage, water depth, vessel dimensions, bridge clearances, and the route to the ocean. Review seawall condition, insurance, flood considerations, and ongoing maintenance with qualified professionals. Reported private dockage does not automatically mean every vessel will be suitable, and photographs alone cannot establish navigational conditions.

A thoughtful approach for buyers, sellers, and investors

For buyers, focus on lifestyle fit, property condition, and the total cost of ownership. For sellers, professional photography, a compelling property film, and a clear presentation of verified waterfront features can help a residence stand out. For investors, evaluate market evidence, ownership expenses, and applicable rental rules rather than assuming a particular return or rental permission.

Vinny Hogan takes a people-first approach. Finding you the right investment, your forever home, or the property for your next chapter is a responsibility he takes personally and with pride. Honest communication, local market knowledge, and thoughtful guidance help make the search about what matters to you.

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Listing details and sources

Property figures are reported from matching public listings as of October 29, 2026 and are subject to change. The supplied Realtor.com page was not accessible during research; matching alternate listing sources identify the address as 1 Royal Palm Drive, not Boulevard. Confirm current price, availability, measurements, waterfront specifications, and all material details with the listing brokerage before relying on them.

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