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Avant Garde, Hallandale Beach: Intracoastal Condos at a Lower Price per Foot

by Julia Ray

✓ Reviewed by Julia Ray, Broker and Owner, Raydiant Realty · Florida broker license BK3433857 · Reviewed October 21, 2026 · Our research process

Key takeaway: Avant Garde is a 14-story, 279-unit condo building at 2017 South Ocean Drive, on the Intracoastal side of A1A in Hallandale Beach, built in 1974 according to listing directories. In October 2026 its listings averaged $393 a square foot for units of 1,020 to 1,360 square feet, cheaper per foot than the oceanfront towers across the street. That saving holds only if the 40- and 50-year recertification work listing ads describe is finished, so get the city's letters before you offer.

Who this guide is for: You want more space for the money on South Ocean Drive, are willing to cross A1A to the beach, and need to know whether Avant Garde's lower price hides a repair bill.

At a glance
Address	2017 S Ocean Dr, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 (some listings use 2049 S Ocean Dr)
Year built	1974 per listing directories; confirm on bcpa.net
Units	279 per directories
Floors	14 per directories; one directory places penthouses on 16
Side	Intracoastal side of A1A (odd number on S Ocean Dr)
Unit sizes	1,020 to 1,360 sq ft
Sources	MiamiResidence; CondoBlackBook (both read October 21, 2026)

Avant Garde in Hallandale Beach: More Space per Dollar on the Intracoastal

On October 21, 2026, Avant Garde's nine listings averaged $393 a square foot. Across A1A, Parker Plaza Estates averaged $429 and Parker Tower $467. Avant Garde's smallest units, about 1,020 square feet, are as large as many two-bedrooms in the oceanfront Parkers.

Two things buy that discount: the walk across South Ocean Drive to the sand, and a building age of more than 50 years. You can see the first on a map. The second needs paper. Listing ads in 2026 say the 40- and 50-year recertifications are complete and no assessment is open, but we found no association statement, city record or news report confirming it. If the letters exist, Avant Garde is one of the better values on the street. If they don't, the discount may be an assessment in disguise.

Avant Garde Floor Plans and Unit Sizes

Directories list sizes from 1,020 to 1,360 square feet, mostly two-bedroom plans with a few three-bedrooms. One directory's count says 270 two-bedrooms and 9 three-bedrooms, yet it lists a one-bedroom for sale, so treat the mix as approximate.

Avant Garde 1,020-square-foot units

The most common size on the market. In October 2026, units this size asked $419,000 to $525,000, including a penthouse-floor unit at $449,000. Layouts at this size vary between one and two bedrooms, so compare floor plans, not just footage.

Avant Garde 1,270- to 1,360-square-foot units

The larger plans asked $374,900 for 1,270 square feet and $560,000 for 1,360 square feet on the same day. A $185,000 spread for 90 square feet tells you condition and floor drive price here more than size does.

Avant Garde views: Intracoastal and ocean

East-facing units look over A1A toward the oceanfront towers and the ocean beyond; west-facing units face the water on the Intracoastal side. CondoBlackBook lists Intracoastal and canal frontage. Ask which direction your line faces before you compare it with an oceanfront listing.

Avant Garde Recertification and Milestone Inspection

At more than 50 years old, Avant Garde is on Broward County's 10-year building safety cycle, which since May 11, 2023 serves as the state milestone inspection too. The background is in our milestone inspection guide for Florida condos.

Avant Garde 40-year and 50-year letters

Ask the association for the City of Hallandale Beach's acceptance of each inspection, with dates. A listing that says recertification is done is a marketing claim; the city's letter is the record. The city's Building Division runs the program and can confirm a building's status.

Avant Garde special assessments

Listing copy says none is current. Confirm through the estoppel certificate, which states what a seller owes, and the last 12 months of board minutes, which show assessments being discussed before they're voted. Our special assessments explainer covers how they're split.

Avant Garde Prices in 2026

Building	Side of A1A	Units listed Oct 21, 2026	Average asking	Asking per sq ft
Avant Garde	Intracoastal	9	$474,544	$393
Parker Plaza Estates	Ocean	37	$488,214	$429
Parker Tower	Ocean	9	$514,422	$467

Average asking prices are close across the three. The difference is what you get for it: at Avant Garde the money buys more floor area, on the oceanfront it buys the sand at your door. Only 9 of 279 units were for sale, 3% of the building, so a well-priced unit here has little competition from other listings.

Avant Garde HOA fees, Pets and Leasing

Avant Garde HOA fees

Directory estimates of the fee per square foot disagree, and a listing quotes a single unit's fee, so we don't give a building figure. Ask for the adopted budget and your unit's fee, and multiply by the larger footage here: a fee that looks low per foot can still be a large monthly bill on 1,360 square feet.

Avant Garde pet and lease rules

MiamiResidence says no pets and no leasing in the first year of ownership; CondoBlackBook says owners may keep pets. Neither is the association. Get the declaration and rules before your inspection period ends, especially if you plan to rent the unit.

Avant Garde condo insurance

Your unit policy covers the interior and your belongings; the association's policy covers the structure. Ask for the master policy's wind deductible and the roof and window ages the insurer used, since an older building's renewal can bring a premium jump into the budget mid-year. Our Florida condo insurance explainer walks through both policies.

What to check before you buy at Avant Garde

The city's 40- and 50-year acceptance letters. Dates and any repair conditions.
The milestone summary and SIRS. Under section 718.503 the seller provides both and you get 7 days to cancel after receiving them; see our reserve study explainer.
The estoppel certificate. It confirms whether any assessment is owed.
The building's address on your documents. Listings use 2017 and 2049 South Ocean Drive; match the legal description.
Lender review. Ask your lender to approve the project early; non-warrantable condo loans explains the fallback.
Rules on pets and leasing. The directories contradict each other.

I can request Avant Garde's inspection letters and estoppel for the unit you're considering; send me the listing.

Avant Garde and other Hallandale Beach condos

For an Intracoastal-side building with newer construction, compare Ocean Marine Yacht Club, finished in 2008. For oceanfront 1970s towers on the same street, see Parker Plaza Estates. The full list of buildings on both sides of A1A is in our Hallandale Beach oceanfront condos guide, and the citywide picture in condos for sale in Hallandale Beach.

Selling an Avant Garde unit? Buyers compare price per foot across the street, so the size advantage and the recertification letters are your case. Our page on selling a condo in Hallandale Beach covers the rest.

Avant Garde FAQs

Is Avant Garde in Hallandale Beach on the ocean?

No. Avant Garde is at 2017 South Ocean Drive, on the odd-numbered Intracoastal side of A1A, so you cross the street to reach the beach. CondoBlackBook lists Intracoastal and canal frontage. East-facing units look toward the ocean over the oceanfront towers.

When was Avant Garde built?

Listing directories give 1974, with 279 units on 14 stories. The Broward County Property Appraiser record is the authority for the year. At more than 50 years old, the building is on Broward County's 10-year building safety inspection cycle.

How much are condos at Avant Garde?

On October 21, 2026, nine units were listed with an average asking price of $474,544, or $393 a square foot. Asking prices ran from $374,900 to $560,000 for 1,020 to 1,360 square feet. Ask for closed sales from the last six months before you set an offer.

Has Avant Garde completed its 40-year recertification?

Listing ads in 2026 say the 40- and 50-year recertifications are complete and no special assessment is current, but we found no association or city record confirming it. Ask the association for the City of Hallandale Beach acceptance letters and check the estoppel certificate for any assessment.

Does Avant Garde allow pets?

The directories disagree: one says no pets, another says owners may keep them. The association's declaration and rules decide it, so get them from the seller and make your offer contingent on reviewing them, along with any rule on leasing in the first year.

Reviewed by Julia Ray, Broker and Owner, Raydiant Realty, October 21, 2026. This guide explains how the rules work; it is not legal, tax or insurance advice.