Essex Tower

340 Sunset Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Units

168

Stories

17

Year Built

1971

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

610
Available Now
$4,500

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,610 Sq Ft

Essex Tower

204,624

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Essex Tower Condominium Association

Property Manager

Essex Tower, a 17-story condominium building completed in 1971, stands as a fixture in Fort Lauderdale's Idlewyld neighborhood. With 168 units, this full-service residential complex offers a blend of urban convenience and coastal living. Situated just west of the Intracoastal Waterway and a short distance from Las Olas Boulevard, Essex Tower provides residents with easy access to both the vibrant city life and the serene beach atmosphere that Fort Lauderdale is known for.

Essex Tower is a condominium located in Broward and the 33301 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Broward County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Clubhouse
  • Concierge
  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Pool
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Security System
  • Spa
  • Storage Space
  • Heating
  • Car Wash Area
  • Doorman
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Grill
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Tile Floors
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Range
  • Tub/Shower
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Elevator
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Window Coverings
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • On-Site Security Staff

Location

340 Sunset, Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
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Education

College & Universities Distance

Florida Atlantic University
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.9 away
1.9 mi
Art Inst. of Ft. Lauderdale
Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.8 away
2.8 mi
Keiser University
Drive: 17 mins drive / 7.5 away
7.5 mi
Florida Atlantic University
Drive: 19 mins drive / 8.8 away
8.8 mi

Essex Tower is within 5 minutes or 1.9 miles from Florida Atlantic University. It is also near Art Inst. of Ft. Lauderdale and Keiser University.

Transportation

Commuter Rail Distance

Fort Lauderdale
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Fort Lauderdale
Drive: 12 mins drive / 4.6 away
4.6 mi
Cypress Creek
Drive: 17 mins drive / 7.8 away
7.8 mi
Fort Lauderdale Airport Station
Drive: 17 mins drive / 8.1 away
8.1 mi
Sheridan Street
Drive: 20 mins drive / 10.3 away
10.3 mi
Essex Tower is near Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International, located 7.6 miles or 18 minutes away, and Miami International, located 34.2 miles or 56 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
Drive: 18 mins drive / 7.6 away
7.6 mi
Miami International
Drive: 56 mins drive / 34.2 away
34.2 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Essex Tower.

Shopping Centers Distance

Gracie's Plaza
Walk: 19 mins walk / 1.0 away
1.0 mi
Galleria Plaza
Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.5 away
2.5 mi
The Galleria
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.0 away
3.0 mi
Essex Tower has 3 shopping centers within 3.0 miles, which is about a 8-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.1 away
2.1 mi
Museum of Discovery and Science
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Holiday Park
Drive: 8 mins drive / 2.8 away
2.8 mi
Snyder Park
Drive: 11 mins drive / 4.7 away
4.7 mi
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
Drive: 21 mins drive / 9.5 away
9.5 mi
Essex Tower has 5 parks within 9.5 miles, including Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, Museum of Discovery and Science, and Holiday Park.

Hospitals Distance

Broward Health Medical Center
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.1 away
3.1 mi
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Drive: 13 mins drive / 5.9 away
5.9 mi
Plantation General Hospital
Drive: 14 mins drive / 6.2 away
6.2 mi
Essex Tower has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is Broward Health Medical Center which is 3.1 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

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