Of the four towers that make up The Hemispheres, Ocean South is the one that faces the Atlantic head-on. Rising 23 stories at 1980 S Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach, this 1972 oceanfront condominium holds 327 residences built for the classic Florida high-rise life: morning coffee over the water, afternoons at a heated pool with beach service, evenings at one of the complex’s two on-site restaurants. With recent resale closings ranging from the mid-$300s to just over $700K, Hemispheres Ocean South remains one of the most accessible ways to own — or rent — directly on the...
Of the four towers that make up The Hemispheres, Ocean South is the one that faces the Atlantic head-on. Rising 23 stories at 1980 S Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach, this 1972 oceanfront condominium holds 327 residences built for the classic Florida high-rise life: morning coffee over the water, afternoons at a heated pool with beach service, evenings at one of the complex’s two on-site restaurants. With recent resale closings ranging from the mid-$300s to just over $700K, Hemispheres Ocean South remains one of the most accessible ways to own — or rent — directly on the sand in Hallandale Beach.
Ocean South is the southernmost oceanfront tower of the four, at 1980 S Ocean Drive. Its siblings are Hemispheres Ocean North (1950 S Ocean Dr), Hemispheres Bay South (1985 S Ocean Dr), and Hemispheres Bay North (1965 S Ocean Dr). All four share the resort-scale amenity complex.
Recent closings have ranged from the mid-$300s for one-bedroom units to just over $700K for high-floor three-bedrooms — roughly $275 to $485 per square foot. It is a fraction of the price of new oceanfront construction a few miles away, which is exactly why the building stays in demand.
Hemispheres Ocean South is a genuinely full-service building: 24/7 security, valet and assigned parking, two heated pools, beach service, two fitness centers, tennis and basketball courts, a marina, and on-site dining. Maintenance supports that entire operation — buyers should review the current budget and reserve study, as with any 1970s-vintage tower.
Yes — the building has an active rental market alongside resales, with one- and two-bedroom units in steady demand from seasonal and year-round tenants. Investors and snowbirds both buy here, so confirm current leasing terms with the association before purchasing.
Residents at Hemispheres Ocean South get private beach access with beach service — chairs and umbrellas handled for you — plus a snack bar by the oceanfront pool. For a 1972 building, the beachfront setup rivals towers costing three times as much.
Age is the trade-off for the price. Review the association’s financials, recent special assessments, and concrete-restoration history — standard diligence for vintage Florida high-rises. Many units have been renovated with impact glass and modern finishes, which is worth prioritizing in your search.
The Hemispheres is really a small resort that 1,298 households happen to own. The four towers — Ocean South and Ocean North on the Atlantic side, Bay South and Bay North facing the Intracoastal — were built between 1971 and 1973 and share an amenity program most new buildings cannot match at this price: two heated pools, two restaurants, two gyms, tennis and basketball courts, a marina with Intracoastal access, billiard rooms, a putting green, mini-marts, and a courtesy bus. Hemispheres Ocean South’s distinction within the family is its direct oceanfront exposure from the southern end of the complex, with sunrise views that the bay-side towers trade for sunsets.
The value case at Hemispheres Ocean South writes itself: oceanfront condos in the $300s–$700s in a market where new beachfront construction starts in the millions. The buyer who thrives here wants the beach lifestyle without the new-construction premium and understands vintage-tower diligence — reserves, assessments, insurance. For a different flavor of the same complex, tour the bay-side sunsets at Hemispheres Bay South, or compare with the new luxury rising nearby at Shell Bay. More on the city: Hallandale Beach.
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| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 2C | $299,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $344 |
| 16A | $299,900 | 870 (80 m2) | $345 |
| 10L | $329,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $378 |
| 20A | $359,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $413 |
| 7A | $369,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $424 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| PHG | $755,000 | 1240 (115 m2) | $609 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 18Q | $600,000 | 1740 (161 m2) | $345 |
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| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 2C | $2,150 | 870 (80 m2) | $2 |
| 6N | $2,200 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 8A | $2,200 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 11N | $2,300 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 15K | $2,400 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 2B | $2,400 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 9C | $2,550 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| MK | $2,600 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 4L | $3,100 | 870 (80 m2) | $4 |
| PHL | $3,100 | 870 (80 m2) | $4 |
| 6B | $3,400 | 870 (80 m2) | $4 |
| PHM | $3,875 | 870 (80 m2) | $4 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 8N | $2,600 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| 6J | $3,500 | 1240 (115 m2) | $3 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF | Sale Date |
| 21M | $350,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $402 | 09/30/2026 |
| 17E | $850,000 | 1780 ft2 (165 m2) | $478 | 08/17/2026 |
| 8Q | $480,000 | 1740 ft2 (161 m2) | $276 | 07/10/2026 |
| 4B | $355,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $408 | 06/25/2026 |
| 21E | $590,000 | 1780 ft2 (165 m2) | $331 | 04/21/2026 |
| PHE | $715,000 | 1780 ft2 (165 m2) | $402 | 04/15/2026 |
| 20Q | $500,000 | 1740 ft2 (161 m2) | $287 | 03/30/2026 |
| 22E | $635,000 | 1780 ft2 (165 m2) | $357 | 11/26/2025 |
| 6G | $440,000 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $355 | 10/30/2025 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF | Rented Date |
| 22c | $2,100 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 09/01/2026 |
| 22G | $2,850 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $2 | 08/03/2026 |
| 7M | $2,100 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 07/07/2026 |
| 10A | $2,250 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 07/01/2026 |
| 19L | $2,550 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 07/01/2026 |
| 21l | $2,150 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 07/01/2026 |
| 5D | $2,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 06/19/2026 |
| 15Q | $4,200 | 1740 ft2 (161 m2) | $2 | 06/18/2026 |
| MC | $2,250 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 06/15/2026 |
| 18G | $2,800 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $2 | 05/01/2026 |
| 7N | $2,250 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 05/01/2026 |
| 12L | $2,300 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 04/28/2026 |
| 14L | $2,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 04/01/2026 |
| 4L | $2,350 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 02/04/2026 |
| 14M | $2,450 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 02/01/2026 |
| 5B | $2,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 01/02/2026 |
| 2K | $3,500 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $4 | 01/01/2026 |
| 22L | $2,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 12/22/2025 |
| 6K | $3,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 12/13/2025 |
| 7F | $5,500 | 1340 ft2 (124 m2) | $4 | 12/13/2025 |
| 9M | $2,300 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 12/11/2025 |
| 3M | $2,400 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 12/11/2025 |
| 7C | $2,400 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 12/10/2025 |
| 14B | $4,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $5 | 12/01/2025 |
| 19L | $2,700 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 11/05/2025 |
| PHA | $2,600 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 11/01/2025 |
