Sunrise, FL Real Estate Market
Sunrise Housing Market Conditions
As of October 2026, buyers in Sunrise have room to breathe. With 8.2 months of supply, the market is leaning toward buyers. In practical terms, at the current pace of sales, there are plenty of homes on the market relative to how quickly they're being bought. That changes how your search feels. You can tour on a Saturday, think it over, and come back for a second look without assuming the place will be under contract by Monday.
Homes are taking their time to sell. The median home that sold spent 56 days on the market before going under contract. That gives you time to line up inspections, read association documents carefully, and compare a few homes side by side instead of making a decision in an afternoon.
Don't confuse patience with a fire sale, though. Homes have closed at a median 97.1% of their final list price, and 11% sold above asking. So you can negotiate calmly and ask for reasonable things, like repairs or a sensible price adjustment. Just know that the typical sale closed near list, so a steep discount isn't the usual outcome.
Sunrise Home Prices by Price Range
The most useful thing I can tell you about Sunrise prices is that the median doesn't describe many actual homes. The median sold price over the last year was $375,000, but the more telling picture comes from looking at where sales actually landed.
A large share of the market, 41% of homes, sold under $300,000. That's a lot of activity, and if your budget sits in that range, you'll have a steady flow of homes to choose from.
Higher up, 21% of homes sold between $400,000 and $500,000. Another 24% sold between $500,000 and $750,000. These two ranges together hold a big part of what changes hands here, so buyers with that kind of budget also have real choice.
In the middle, only 13% of homes sold between $300,000 and $400,000. That's the range the median falls into, and fewer homes sold there than in the bands on either side. If your budget lands right in that range, expect fewer recent sales to compare against. You may need to look at homes on both sides of your number to get a clear sense of value.
My advice is to pick your lane before you start touring. Decide whether you're shopping under $300,000, or in the $400,000 to $500,000 and $500,000 to $750,000 ranges. Homes in those groups can look and feel quite different, and it's easy to waste weekends bouncing between them. Once you know which group fits your budget and needs, your search gets sharper and your comparisons get more honest.
Typical Homes in Sunrise, FL
Most homes here have some years on them. The typical home was built around 1980, which means the condition of the specific home in front of you matters more than its age. Two homes from the same era can be miles apart depending on what's been updated and how well it's been kept. When you tour, look past fresh paint and staging. Pay attention to the roof, the air conditioning, the windows, and the plumbing, because those are where an older home's real costs tend to show up.
Homes also tend to be modest in size, at about 1,250 sq ft of living space. Keep that in mind when you look at the median price per square foot of $264. In a market full of compact homes, the per-foot figure is your best tool for comparing a smaller condo with a larger house on equal terms. A home that looks expensive at first glance may be reasonable once you account for its size, and the reverse is true too.
The norm is 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Two-bedroom homes make up 41% of the market, and three-bedroom homes make up 35%. Between those two layouts, you'll find most of what Sunrise has to offer.
One-bedroom homes account for 13%, and four-bedroom homes come in at 10%. If you need that fourth bedroom, your pool of options is narrower. Set up a targeted search early so you see new four-bedroom listings as soon as they appear. On the other hand, if you're comfortable with two bedrooms, you'll have the widest selection in town. That's a real advantage when you want time to compare.
Sunrise HOA Communities and Townhomes
Association living is the default here. Among Sunrise homes, 76% report an HOA, so the odds are good that the home you end up loving comes with one. Plan for it from day one. When you compare two homes, compare the full monthly cost with association dues included, not just the purchase price. A lower-priced home with higher dues can end up costing you more each month than a pricier home with lighter fees.
Because so many homes come with an association, reading the documents is part of the job, not an afterthought. Rules on renovations, pets, parking, and rentals vary from one community to the next. It's much better to learn them before you're under contract than after you've moved in. The extra time you have in this market makes that homework easy to fit in.
If you want a townhome, they make up 12% of homes here. That's a smaller slice of the market, so it's worth running a search specifically for townhomes rather than hoping they turn up in a general one.
Single-story homes are another filter worth setting from the start if stairs are a concern. They account for 44% of homes in Sunrise. Filtering for one level up front keeps you from falling for a home that doesn't fit how you want to live.
Questions to Ask Before Buying in Sunrise
- Built around 1980: which major systems, such as the roof, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical, have been replaced, and when?
- Reports an HOA: what do the dues cover, and are any special assessments planned or under discussion?
- Listed longer than the Sunrise median days on market: has the price changed, and did anything come up in earlier inspections?
- About 1,250 sq ft of living space: does the listed square footage match the floor plan, and have any additions or enclosures been permitted?
Questions about Sunrise real estate?
Whether you are just starting to look or getting serious about a move, Chris Kull can help you understand the Sunrise market and figure out your next steps.
Have a particular neighborhood or type of home in mind? Tell me what matters most and I can narrow the search to the properties worth a closer look. Call or text 561-440-0777 or send me a message.
