Pompano Beach has more than a dozen major developments underway, including Ritz-Carlton Residences (205 units), Waldorf Astoria Residences (28 stories, 92 units, from $2.65 million), W Pompano, and Armani/Casa, per The Real Deal. What I tell buyers is that this is the rare case where the brands arrived before the prices did, so the question is not whether Pompano Beach is real, it is which building and which line still prices like the old Pompano rather than the new one. Last verified July 22, 2026.
Pompano Beach sits in Broward County between Fort Lauderdale to the south and Hillsboro Beach and Boca Raton to the north. The city covers 25.4 square miles, of which 24.0 square miles is land, and includes about 3 miles of beachfront from the intersection of State Road A1A and Terra Mar Drive north to the Hillsboro Inlet. Its population was 112,046 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Broward County, per U.S. Census Bureau figures. For a broader frame, see our Miami pre-construction buyer guide and the Q1 2026 market report.
What Actually Changed in Pompano Beach
For decades Pompano Beach was the stretch of Broward oceanfront that buyers drove past on the way somewhere else. That changed for a reason worth understanding, because it tells you whether the shift is durable. Oceanfront land ran out. Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, Bal Harbour, and much of Palm Beach have essentially no assemblable beachfront sites left at any price. Pompano Beach still did.
The second half matters just as much: the city put its own money behind the change rather than simply approving other people's. More than $80 million has been committed to public improvements, including a redesigned pier, parking garages, streetscape upgrades, and the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, per Florida YIMBY. When a municipality funds the public realm ahead of the private towers, that is a different signal than a single developer betting alone.
"My read on Pompano Beach is that the brands arrived before the pricing fully caught up, and that gap is the opportunity. But I am careful with buyers here for one specific reason: a lot of branded inventory delivers inside a narrow window. So I am less interested in whether someone should buy in Pompano and much more interested in which building, which line, and what else completes the same year on the same three miles of sand."Gerardo Gonzalez, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Compass
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Ritz-Carlton Residences, 1380 South Ocean Boulevard. Fortune International Group and Oak Capital are delivering a two-tower project with 205 residences: a 32-story oceanfront Beach Tower with 117 units and a 14-story Marina Tower across the street with 88. The developers secured a $259 million construction loan from Bank OZK in 2023, and the project is nearing completion with only a handful of units remaining, per The Real Deal.
Waldorf Astoria Residences, 1350 South Ocean Boulevard. Related Group and Merrimac Ventures with Hilton topped out this 28-story, 92-residence tower in May 2026, with completion expected summer 2027. Residences run roughly 2,100 to 6,100 square feet in two- to five-bedroom layouts, more than 85 percent are under contract, and pricing starts at $2.65 million. The penthouse collection is priced from $16 million to $20 million. It is the first standalone Waldorf Astoria residential tower with no attached hotel, per Florida YIMBY.
Salato Pompano Beach, 305 Briny Avenue. U.S. Development completed this 40-residence boutique building, which opened in May 2026 with pricing from $2 million to $5.3 million and roughly 70 percent sold. It is the one finished product on this list, which makes it the useful reference point: you can see and touch the delivered quality rather than a rendering.
W Pompano Hotel and Residences, 20 North Ocean Boulevard, from Related Group and BH Group, adds 77 traditional condos from 2,400 to 3,400 square feet plus 296 condo-hotel units in a 24-story building. Armani/Casa Residences, 1550 North Ocean Boulevard, is planned as twin 19-story buildings with 28 units and one residence per floor.
Pompano Beach Branded Towers at a Glance
| Project | Developer | Residences | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritz-Carlton Residences | Fortune International Group, Oak Capital | 205 across 2 towers | Nearing completion |
| Waldorf Astoria Residences | Related Group, Merrimac Ventures, Hilton | 92 | Topped out, delivery summer 2027 |
| W Pompano Hotel and Residences | Related Group, BH Group | 77 condos plus 296 condo-hotel | Pre-construction |
| Armani/Casa Residences | Vertical Developments and partners | 28 | Pre-construction |
| Salato Pompano Beach | U.S. Development | 40 | Complete, opened May 2026 |
Sources: The Real Deal development map, June 2026, and Florida YIMBY, May 2026. Unit counts and status change as projects progress, so confirm current availability before relying on any single figure.
Broward Market Context in 2026
The county numbers explain why developers are comfortable. According to Miami Realtors May 2026 data, Broward sales priced at $1 million and above climbed 17.6 percent year-over-year, total active listings fell 18.6 percent to 14,615, and condominium inventory dropped 16.88 percent. Cash made up 52.2 percent of Broward existing condo sales.
The countywide condo median held even at $275,000, which is the number that confuses people. It describes a completely different market from the one being built on A1A. Broward's general condo stock is older, inland or on the Intracoastal, and softening, while new oceanfront branded product is a separate segment with its own supply and demand. Reading the county median as a signal about Waldorf Astoria pricing would be a mistake.
Who Should Buy in Pompano Beach
This fits a buyer who wants branded oceanfront service at a genuine discount to Miami Beach or Palm Beach and is comfortable being early to a neighborhood that is still assembling its dining and retail scene. Second-home buyers from the Northeast and Canada have been a large share of demand, along with buyers relocating from high-tax states. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is roughly fifteen minutes away, which matters more to part-time owners than almost any amenity inside the building.
It fits less well for a buyer who needs a mature walkable scene on day one, or who is counting on immediate resale appreciation. With this much inventory delivering close together, the near-term story is more likely to be absorption than rapid appreciation. If you want the established quiet-luxury alternative nearby, compare Hillsboro Beach, and for the more accessible Broward oceanfront entry point see Hollywood Beach.
Carrying Costs and Delivery Risk
Two things drive the real cost of ownership here. On new branded product, budget HOA at branded-tower levels rather than at Broward averages: full-service buildings with concierge, beach service, and large amenity decks carry the staffing cost of a hotel, and that shows up monthly. Florida condominium insurance has also repriced sharply since 2022, and oceanfront exposure is the most expensive kind.
On resale in older buildings, SB 4-D milestone inspections and structural integrity reserve studies apply across Pompano's mid-century oceanfront stock. The pattern I see is that buildings which funded reserves properly now look expensive on paper but are actually the safer buy, while buildings with low fees and deferred capital work are where the surprise assessments land.
How I Help Pompano Beach Buyers
The specific value I add in this market is delivery-window mapping. Because several branded towers complete near each other, I look at what else lands in the same twelve months before recommending a line, since that is what a buyer competes against if plans change. I also get current price sheets and remaining inventory directly, because published launch pricing goes stale quickly in a market moving this fast.
For resale I pull the reserve study, milestone inspection report, operating budget, and assessment history before an offer. If you want a specific building or line evaluated, or a comparison against Fort Lauderdale, Hillsboro Beach, and Boca Raton alternatives, call me at 305-964-8614 or use the contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What new luxury condos are being built in Pompano Beach in 2026?
Pompano Beach has over a dozen major developments underway. The headline branded towers are Ritz-Carlton Residences at 1380 South Ocean Boulevard (two towers, 205 residences, Fortune International Group and Oak Capital), Waldorf Astoria Residences at 1350 South Ocean Boulevard (28 stories, 92 residences, Related Group and Merrimac Ventures with Hilton), W Pompano Hotel and Residences at 20 North Ocean Boulevard, Armani/Casa Residences at 1550 North Ocean Boulevard, and the completed Salato Pompano Beach at 305 Briny Avenue. The Real Deal mapped 14 major projects in June 2026.
Why are so many luxury developers building in Pompano Beach?
Two reasons that reinforce each other. Oceanfront land has effectively run out in Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, and much of Palm Beach, while Pompano Beach still had assemblable beachfront sites. And the city put its own capital behind the shift: more than $80 million committed to public improvements including a redesigned pier, parking garages, streetscape upgrades, and the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, per Florida YIMBY. Developers followed the combination of available land and a cooperative city.
How much do luxury condos cost in Pompano Beach?
New branded product spans a wide band. Salato Pompano Beach, now complete, ranged from $2 million to $5.3 million per The Real Deal. Waldorf Astoria Residences starts at $2.65 million with a penthouse collection priced from $16 million to $20 million, and the building has averaged roughly $1,600 per square foot. For county context, the Broward condo median sale price was $275,000 in May 2026 per Miami Realtors, which shows how far above the general market this new oceanfront tier sits.
Is Pompano Beach cheaper than Miami Beach or Palm Beach?
Yes, and that gap is the core of the thesis. Buyers get oceanfront branded product at pricing below comparable Miami-Dade and Palm Beach addresses, which is why developers describe Pompano Beach as offering prime South Florida living without Miami or Palm Beach prices. The tradeoff is that Pompano Beach is earlier in its cycle: the restaurant, retail, and cultural scene is still filling in rather than already established.
Where is Pompano Beach and how big is it?
Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County between Fort Lauderdale to the south and Hillsboro Beach and Boca Raton to the north. The city covers 25.4 square miles total, of which 24.0 square miles is land, and includes about 3 miles of beachfront running from the intersection of State Road A1A and Terra Mar Drive north to the Hillsboro Inlet. Its population was 112,046 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Broward County, per U.S. Census Bureau figures.
Is Pompano Beach a good investment in 2026?
The case is a market repricing upward from a low base, backed by real capital rather than speculation. Broward sales at $1 million and above rose 17.6 percent year-over-year in May 2026 and total active listings fell 18.6 percent, per Miami Realtors. Developers have committed billions here, with Related Group alone reporting roughly $2.5 billion invested in Pompano per The Real Deal. The risk is concentration: a large volume of branded inventory is delivering in a narrow window, so unit selection and timing matter more than the city-level story.
What should I watch out for buying in Pompano Beach?
Delivery timing and comparable supply. Several branded towers are completing within roughly the same period, which means resale competition at delivery could be heavier than a launch-day proforma assumed. On older oceanfront stock, Florida's SB 4-D milestone inspection and reserve study requirements apply, and Pompano Beach has plenty of mid-century buildings on the sand. I read the reserve study and assessment history on resale, and on new construction I check what else delivers in the same window before advising on a specific line. See our SB 4-D assessments guide.
Pompano Beach Real Estate: Expert Q&A
About the author: Gerardo Gonzalez is a licensed real estate agent with Compass in Miami, focused on South Florida luxury pre-construction and waterfront resale across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Last verified July 22, 2026.
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