Top 5 New Luxury Developments in Broward County (2026 Edition)
Quick Summary
- North Broward’s branded towers now span oceanfront, Intracoastal, and Mile
- Pompano Beach leads with two major flags on adjacent oceanfront addresses
- Fort Lauderdale’s newest entry is a 44-residence tower with larger floorplans
- Hillsboro Mile and a yachting brand add scarcity and lifestyle differentiation
North Broward’s next luxury chapter: brand, place, and privacy
Branded residences have evolved from a South Florida novelty into a clear buyer shorthand for consistency. In North Broward, that evolution reads differently: less about being seen, more about arriving. The strongest projects treat the brand as an operating philosophy-shaping everything from the arrival sequence and staffing standards to the rhythm of owner services.
That distinction matters because North Broward’s luxury map is no longer a single-node story. Pompano Beach is emerging as an oceanfront corridor where two globally recognized flags sit on neighboring addresses. Fort Lauderdale continues to sharpen its waterfront identity, now with boutique, higher-area residences entering the mix. And Hillsboro Mile remains the quiet counterpoint-a slender strip where scarcity and discretion are lived, not advertised.
What separates the best options isn’t the logo at the porte-cochère. It’s how the building is planned, how ownership is structured, and how the lifestyle ecosystem beyond the lobby supports what the brand implies.
Top 5 Branded Residences in North Broward
1. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach - 1380 S Ocean Blvd The largest branded entry in this North Broward set is a dual-tower concept at 1380 S Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, planned for 205 residences. The layout is intentionally lifestyle-split: a Beach Tower and a Marina Tower, creating two distinct daily tempos within a single address.
The Beach Tower is planned as a 32-story building with 117 residences, paired with a 14-story Marina Tower with 88 residences. Development is by Fortune International Group and Oak Capital, with architecture by Revuelta Architecture International. The project has targeted 2026 completion, and the residences have been publicly positioned as largely spoken for-an indicator that the market is absorbing the scale.
2. Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach - 1350 S Ocean Blvd At 1350 S Ocean Blvd, Pompano Beach, Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach is planned as a 28-story oceanfront building with 92 residences. Its key distinction is structural, not cosmetic: it’s positioned as a standalone residential building with no hotel component, and it has been marketed as the first pure residential Waldorf Astoria in the U.S.
For buyers who value the clarity of a residential-only environment, that positioning is a meaningful differentiator. The development is by Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, with design by Nicholas Architects and landscape by Enzo Enea-an approach that aims to feel composed and intentional, not simply vertical.
3. Sage Intracoastal Residences - 900 Intracoastal Drive, Fort Lauderdale Sage Intracoastal Residences is a waterfront condominium project at 900 Intracoastal Drive, Fort Lauderdale that broke ground in November 2025. Planned as a 28-story tower with just 44 residences, it reads as boutique by count, with two residences per floor.
Homes are planned as 3- and 4-bedroom layouts starting at 2,767 square feet-a clear signal that the product is designed for full-time living as much as seasonal use. A late-2027 completion target has been associated with the groundbreaking timeline, which buyers should weigh against personal move-in needs and broader portfolio planning.
4. Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach - Hillsboro Mile Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach is a branded residential offering under the Rosewood Residences umbrella on Hillsboro Mile, a location whose prestige is rooted in its narrow, water-on-both-sides geography-and the separation that comes with it.
For certain buyers, the priority isn’t adjacency to a nightlife grid. It’s the ability to retreat. In that context, a brand known for hospitality tone and discretion can feel naturally aligned with a place where the most coveted amenity is often quiet.
5. Riva Residenze - Fort Lauderdale Riva Residenze introduces a different kind of brand in Fort Lauderdale-one tied to yachting culture and design signaling rather than a traditional hotel flag. It is positioned as luxury residences associated with the Riva brand, an identity that resonates in a city where time on the water is not an accessory but a primary lifestyle axis.
For buyers who want their home to mirror a nautical design language and waterfront sensibility, this is a distinct lane within the branded category-especially when set against hospitality-led service models.
How to evaluate a branded residence beyond the flag
Luxury buyers often ask the right first question, then stop too early. Yes, the brand matters. But what you’re truly buying is an operating environment. Use these three filters.
First, confirm the building’s identity. A standalone residential tower can deliver a materially different cadence than a mixed-use property with transient hotel occupancy. The difference is both practical and emotional: elevator usage, staffing priorities, and the day-to-day atmosphere typically follow the building’s primary purpose.
Second, examine scale. A 205-residence, dual-tower concept will feel fundamentally different from a 44-residence tower, even when both are “luxury.” Scale influences everything from lobby energy to how quickly management can respond to individualized requests.
Third, map the lifestyle geography. Oceanfront isn’t interchangeable with Intracoastal, and marina adjacency can change how owners actually use the property. In North Broward, the strongest options increasingly sit at the intersection of setting and service-not simply one or the other.
Pompano Beach: the oceanfront corridor gets serious
Pompano Beach is asserting itself in a way that feels structurally different from prior cycles. Two major branded residential projects at 1380 S Ocean Blvd and 1350 S Ocean Blvd create an oceanfront pairing that invites comparison-and that comparison elevates the conversation.
For buyers, the decision can come down to typology. A dual-tower plan that includes a Marina Tower suggests a lifestyle that toggles between beach time and boating orientation. A standalone residential tower without a hotel component can read as more singularly residential in tone and day-to-day.
If you’re surveying the broader Pompano Beach luxury set, it can be useful to benchmark against nearby offerings such as Ocean 580 Pompano Beach or W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences, simply to clarify whether you want pure residential privacy, a hotel-adjacent environment, or something in between.
Fort Lauderdale: boutique counts, larger floorplans, and the Intracoastal factor
Fort Lauderdale’s luxury buyer often prioritizes ease and functionality: arrival by car, time on the water, and a building that feels predictable in its operations. In that context, a 44-residence, two-per-floor tower with 3- and 4-bedroom layouts starting at 2,767 square feet speaks to a specific audience-buyers who want a true home, not a pied-à-terre.
The Intracoastal setting brings a different kind of appeal. It can deliver a more measured visual calm than direct oceanfront, with boat traffic and sunset light often defining the view corridor. It also changes how residents use the day, particularly for those who prefer the beach as an occasional ritual rather than a constant.
For additional Fort Lauderdale context, seeing how other established luxury projects frame the waterfront experience can sharpen preferences. Consider the service-forward beachfront positioning of Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale or the lifestyle branding at Riva Residenze Fort Lauderdale as reference points when thinking about what “branded” means for you in practical terms.
Hillsboro Mile: scarcity as the ultimate amenity
Hillsboro Mile remains a quiet argument for owning less, but owning better. In a region where new inventory is often defined by height and density, the Mile’s allure is its linear scarcity-and its ability to feel removed while staying connected.
A Rosewood-branded residential offering here is best approached as a fit question rather than a feature checklist. If your priorities include discretion, a softer social tempo, and the sense that your home is more retreat than stage, Hillsboro Beach can be a compelling counterbalance to busier coastal nodes.
Timing, contracts, and the reality of delivery
In a market where many luxury buyers weigh timing as carefully as finishes, the delivery horizon becomes part of the decision. Some projects are framed around nearer-term completion targets, while others carry later dates associated with groundbreaking timelines.
The most practical approach is to align a branded purchase with the purpose of ownership. If you need a primary residence on a defined schedule, delivery isn’t a footnote. If you’re building a long-term South Florida footprint, securing a desirable line and waiting can be rational-especially when the project’s positioning and scale match your lifestyle.
FAQs
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What defines a branded residence in North Broward? It typically combines luxury condominium ownership with a brand-led service and design standard tied to hospitality or lifestyle identity.
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Are Pompano Beach branded residences primarily oceanfront? Yes. The leading projects in this ranking are on S Ocean Blvd and are positioned as oceanfront addresses.
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Is Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach a hotel-condo? It is positioned as a standalone residential building with no hotel component.
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How large is The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach project? It is planned as 205 residences across a Beach Tower and a Marina Tower.
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How are the towers structured at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach? The Beach Tower is planned as 32 stories with 117 residences, and the Marina Tower as 14 stories with 88 residences.
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Where is Sage Intracoastal Residences located? It is planned for 900 Intracoastal Drive, Fort Lauderdale.
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How many residences are planned at Sage Intracoastal? The project is planned as 44 residences in a 28-story tower with two residences per floor.
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What is the residence sizing concept at Sage Intracoastal? Homes are planned as 3- and 4-bedroom layouts starting at 2,767 square feet.
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Why do buyers choose Hillsboro Mile? Many are drawn to scarcity, privacy, and the distinct feeling of living between ocean and Intracoastal waterways.
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What makes Riva Residenze different from hotel-branded projects? It is associated with the Riva brand and yachting culture, offering a lifestyle identity distinct from traditional hotel flags.
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