Every evening, the western sky over the Intracoastal puts on a show the ocean side of Hallandale Beach never sees — and Hemispheres Bay South has the front-row seats. This 23-story, 331-residence tower at 1985 S Ocean Drive, completed in the early 1970s, trades sunrise-over-the-Atlantic for panoramic sunsets across the waterway, the marina, and the skyline. As the bay-side sibling in the four-tower Hemispheres complex, it shares the full resort program — pools, beach service, restaurants, tennis, fitness — at some of the best waterfront-sunset prices in Broward County, for buyers and renters alike.
Every evening, the western sky over the Intracoastal puts on a show the ocean side of Hallandale Beach never sees — and Hemispheres Bay South has the front-row seats. This 23-story, 331-residence tower at 1985 S Ocean Drive, completed in the early 1970s, trades sunrise-over-the-Atlantic for panoramic sunsets across the waterway, the marina, and the skyline. As the bay-side sibling in the four-tower Hemispheres complex, it shares the full resort program — pools, beach service, restaurants, tennis, fitness — at some of the best waterfront-sunset prices in Broward County, for buyers and renters alike.
The bay — that is the whole point of this tower. Residences look west over the Intracoastal Waterway toward the sunset, with the marina below and skyline views beyond. You still get the ocean: the complex’s private beach with full beach service is steps away, shared with ocean-side siblings Hemispheres Ocean South and Hemispheres Ocean North.
The Hemispheres complex includes its own marina with Intracoastal access — a genuine differentiator at this price point, and a signature perk of Hemispheres Bay South. Boaters get dockage steps from the lobby, and every resident gets the view: masts and water as a permanent backdrop.
Two heated pools, the oceanfront beach setup with service, two fitness centers, saunas and steam rooms, tennis and basketball courts, a putting green, billiard rooms, and a barbecue area — the amenity list reads like a resort that never closes.
Recent closings cluster from around $300K for renovated one-bedrooms into the $400s for two-bedrooms, with penthouses reaching higher — roughly $175 to $355 per square foot. At Hemispheres Bay South, bay-side units typically trade at a gentle discount to direct-oceanfront siblings, which is the value play.
Yes — Hemispheres Bay South has an active rental market, and bay-view units rent well to tenants who want the waterfront lifestyle at a lower price than oceanfront. Seasonal and annual leases both appear regularly; confirm current association leasing terms before buying as an investor.
It is the bay-side counterpart to Ocean South (1980 S Ocean Dr) and, with 331 residences over 23 stories, among the largest of the four — completed around 1972–73, slightly after its siblings. Choose it for sunsets, marina views, and value; choose the ocean towers for sunrise-over-the-Atlantic. Hemispheres Bay North (1965 S Ocean Dr) is the smaller, quieter bay-side option.
Ask Hemispheres Bay South residents what sold them and the answer is rarely the floor plan — it is the light. West-facing terraces catch the full arc of the sunset over the Intracoastal, with the marina’s masts in the foreground and the glow reflecting off the water. Inside, the 1970s layouts are generous: 1,240-square-foot two-bedrooms and 1,340-square-foot corners with real balconies, many updated with porcelain floors, impact glass, and remodeled kitchens. It is the tower for the buyer who would rather watch the sun go down over the water than watch it come up — and pay less for the privilege.
Hemispheres Bay South residents use the entire Hemispheres amenity program: the oceanfront pool and beach service are a short walk through the complex, the bayside restaurant faces the marina, and the fitness centers, tennis courts, and mini-marts are all on site. Valet, 24/7 security, and on-site management complete the full-service picture — waterfront living at a price new construction cannot touch, with the standard vintage-tower diligence (reserves, assessments, insurance). More on the area: Hallandale Beach; new luxury nearby: Shell Bay.
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| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 12N | $265,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $305 |
| 3B | $265,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $305 |
| 3C | $279,900 | 870 (80 m2) | $322 |
| 12A | $280,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $322 |
| 21K | $299,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $344 |
| 2B | $300,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $345 |
| 16b | $315,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $362 |
| Pha | $340,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $391 |
| 12B | $349,000 | 870 (80 m2) | $401 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 10J | $355,000 | 1240 (115 m2) | $286 |
| 4G | $355,000 | 1240 (115 m2) | $286 |
| 8p | $625,000 | 1380 (128 m2) | $453 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 2Q | $399,000 | 1740 (161 m2) | $229 |
| 10E | $699,000 | 1780 (165 m2) | $393 |
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| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 22N | $2,100 | 870 (80 m2) | $2 |
| 6K | $2,500 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| MZM | $2,500 | 870 (80 m2) | $3 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 12J | $2,600 | 1240 (115 m2) | $2 |
| 6p | $3,300 | 1380 (128 m2) | $2 |
| 9G | $3,700 | 1240 (115 m2) | $3 |
| 21P | $3,800 | 1380 (128 m2) | $3 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF |
| 22E | $5,900 | 1780 (165 m2) | $3 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF | Sale Date |
| 17d | $275,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $316 | 09/10/2026 |
| 17F | $450,000 | 1340 ft2 (124 m2) | $336 | 07/23/2026 |
| 22H | $512,600 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $413 | 07/20/2026 |
| 2E | $310,000 | 1780 ft2 (165 m2) | $174 | 05/21/2026 |
| 6F | $430,000 | 1340 ft2 (124 m2) | $321 | 04/03/2026 |
| 6J | $355,000 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $286 | 03/16/2026 |
| Lp | $300,000 | 1380 ft2 (128 m2) | $217 | 02/26/2026 |
| 6P | $340,000 | 1380 ft2 (128 m2) | $246 | 12/09/2025 |
| 5A | $225,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $259 | 12/08/2025 |
| 8Q | $340,000 | 1740 ft2 (161 m2) | $195 | 11/07/2025 |
| 20A | $210,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $241 | 10/31/2025 |
| Unit | Price | FT2 (M2) | $/SF | Rented Date |
| 20A | $2,300 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 08/24/2026 |
| 17H | $2,400 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $2 | 08/02/2026 |
| 15H | $2,500 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $2 | 07/31/2026 |
| 2K | $2,300 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 07/31/2026 |
| 22L | $2,400 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 07/01/2026 |
| 2B | $2,100 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 07/01/2026 |
| 15G | $2,800 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $2 | 06/01/2026 |
| 10A | $1,950 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 06/01/2026 |
| 15D | $2,300 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 05/15/2026 |
| 15M | $1,925 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 05/01/2026 |
| PHJ | $3,500 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $3 | 04/24/2026 |
| 5M | $1,700 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 04/03/2026 |
| 19J | $2,500 | 1240 ft2 (115 m2) | $2 | 04/01/2026 |
| 2M | $2,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 03/25/2026 |
| 3M | $1,850 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 03/16/2026 |
| 3P | $2,450 | 1380 ft2 (128 m2) | $2 | 03/01/2026 |
| 2L | $2,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 02/24/2026 |
| 3C | $2,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 01/19/2026 |
| 4L | $1,900 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 01/06/2026 |
| MZM | $1,700 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 12/05/2025 |
| 2C | $2,000 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 12/03/2025 |
| 8L | $2,100 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 11/24/2025 |
| 22A | $2,200 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $3 | 11/15/2025 |
| 5A | $1,850 | 870 ft2 (80 m2) | $2 | 11/11/2025 |
