Hollywood, Florida
Hollywood
A classic coastal city — historic Lakes, hillside neighborhoods, condos near the beach and value inland.
- ZIPs 33019–33024
- Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
- Hollywood Lakes, Hills & Emerald Hills
- I-95, US-1 and Sheridan St corridors
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated September 2, 2026
Quick answer
Hollywood sits between Fort Lauderdale and Miami-Dade on the coast, with roughly 155,000 residents across ZIP codes 33019–33024. It is one of South Florida's most varied housing markets: 1920s–50s homes in Hollywood Lakes near the beach and downtown, mid-century and newer homes in Hollywood Hills and Emerald Hills, a deep condo stock along the Intracoastal and A1A, and attainable 1950s–70s single-family neighborhoods west of I-95. Ana Lopez helps buyers navigate those very different price points — and Hollywood's flood-zone and insurance realities — block by block.
Neighborhood map
East of the Intracoastal is the beach — condos, co-ops and a few single-family streets around the Broadwalk. Between the Intracoastal and US-1, Hollywood Lakes offers the city's historic homes on canals and lakes, with the downtown Young Circle arts and dining district next door. North of Sheridan Street, Hollywood Hills and Emerald Hills (around the Emerald Hills Country Club) bring larger mid-century and newer homes on elevated ground. West of I-95, neighborhoods such as Boulevard Heights and North Central Hollywood provide 1950s–70s ranch homes at the city's most attainable prices.
Homes, insurance and flood zones
Hollywood's age and coastal position make roof age, wind mitigation and flood zone the first three questions on any home. Many eastern properties sit in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas where flood insurance is required by lenders; western neighborhoods are more mixed. Condo buyers should expect Florida's structural reserve and milestone-inspection requirements to show up in association documents and budgets. Ana obtains elevation certificates, wind-mitigation reports and condo financials during the inspection period, because they move the monthly cost more than the list price does.
Schools, lifestyle and commute
Broward County Public Schools serve the city (confirm by address). The lifestyle is genuinely walkable in the Lakes and downtown, with the Broadwalk, ArtsPark and the beach minutes away. I-95, US-1 and the Turnpike run north–south through the city; Sheridan Street and Hollywood Boulevard cross east–west. Downtown Fort Lauderdale is roughly 20 minutes, Miami International Airport 30–40, and the Fort Lauderdale airport under 15.
Who tends to choose Hollywood
Buyers who want coastal living or a historic home; condo buyers and second-home owners near the beach; first-time buyers and investors west of I-95; and Pembroke Pines or Miramar sellers moving east toward the water. Sellers benefit from broad demand, but pricing must reflect flood zone and insurance costs honestly.
Thinking about Hollywood?
Ana can walk you through current inventory, pricing trends and the trade-offs between neighboring communities.
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Is Hollywood in a flood zone?
Much of the area east of US-1 is in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area; neighborhoods west of I-95 are more mixed. It varies by parcel, so Ana checks the flood zone and elevation certificate for every home.
Are Hollywood condos hard to finance?
Some buildings have lender restrictions tied to reserves, insurance or owner-occupancy. A condo-specific pre-approval and a review of the association's budget and inspection reports come first.
Where are the most attainable homes in Hollywood?
Generally west of I-95 in the 1950s–70s single-family neighborhoods, and in older condo buildings inland from the beach.
Which Hollywood neighborhoods have HOAs?
Most historic and mid-century neighborhoods have none; newer gated pockets and condominium buildings have associations. Ana confirms fees and rules for any specific property.
By Ana Lopez, REALTOR® · Updated September 2, 2026