Clifton
Clifton occupies one of the smartest positions in Hallandale Beach: an Intracoastal-front tower at 3161 S Ocean Dr, directly across the street from the Atlantic beach. Built in 1971 with 140 residences over 16 stories, Clifton gives owners sweeping waterway and ocean views, a waterfront pool set right on the Intracoastal, and — per broker listings — a completed 40-year recertification plus finished concrete restoration and painting. Condos for sale here trade at accessible prices for the location; rentals draw tenants who want the beach lifestyle without beachfront dues. For buyers who read inspection reports before floor plans, this...
Clifton
Clifton occupies one of the smartest positions in Hallandale Beach: an Intracoastal-front tower at 3161 S Ocean Dr, directly across the street from the Atlantic beach. Built in 1971 with 140 residences over 16 stories, Clifton gives owners sweeping waterway and ocean views, a waterfront pool set right on the Intracoastal, and — per broker listings — a completed 40-year recertification plus finished concrete restoration and painting. Condos for sale here trade at accessible prices for the location; rentals draw tenants who want the beach lifestyle without beachfront dues. For buyers who read inspection reports before floor plans, this is a building that rewards diligence.
Clifton Frequently Asked Questions
❯ Is Clifton on the beach or the Intracoastal?
Both, effectively. The tower is Intracoastal-front on the west side of S Ocean Drive — its pool sits directly on the waterway — and directly across the street from the Atlantic beach. Residents get water views from home and sand within a two-minute walk, a combination that costs far more in direct-oceanfront towers.
❯ When was it built, and how big is it?
It was completed in 1971 with 140 units across 16 stories. Residences range from about 822 to 1,400 square feet, mostly one- and two-bedroom layouts with balconies, walk-in closets, and Intracoastal, ocean, or skyline views.
❯ What is the building's structural condition?
Broker listings report the 40-year recertification complete, with concrete restoration and exterior painting finished — meaning a new buyer would face no special assessment for that work. Treat listing claims as a starting point: verify the milestone paperwork, reserves, and insurance directly with the association before closing.
❯ Can I rent out a unit right away?
Not immediately. The building requires owners to wait one year after purchase before leasing — a rule designed to keep the community owner-occupant oriented. After the waiting period, the building supports an active rental market. Investors should factor the first-year hold into their math.
❯ Which amenities are included?
A waterfront heated pool on the Intracoastal, fitness center, clubhouse, sauna, barbecue areas, laundry facilities, secure entry, and assigned covered parking with guest spaces. The pool deck's waterway setting is the standout — sunset views come standard.
❯ Who buys at Clifton?
Value-focused waterfront buyers: first-time condo owners, downsizers, and patient investors who accept the one-year rental wait in exchange for low entry prices, completed major work, and a across-from-the-beach location minutes from Gulfstream Park and Aventura.
Key Facts
- Address: 3161 S Ocean Dr, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
- Neighborhood: Hallandale Beach (Intracoastal-front, across from beach)
- Stories: 16
- Units: 140
- Year completed: 1971
Across the Street From the Sand
Clifton's geography is its value engine. Direct-oceanfront towers on this stretch command a steep premium; Clifton sits one street west with the Intracoastal at its doorstep and the beach a stroll away. The result: water views, sea breezes, and beach access at a fraction of the carrying cost. Similar established options nearby include Imperial Towers and Malaga Towers, each with a different rental profile.
Why the Recertification Matters
In post-Surfside South Florida, a completed recertification with finished concrete restoration is a genuine selling point — it means the expensive unknowns are known. Condos for sale here let buyers underwrite with unusual confidence for a 1971 building, while rentals attract tenants who want a well-kept, amenity-rich home near the sand. Ask for the paperwork, confirm the reserves, and buy the diligence as much as the view.
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