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The Hemispheres, Hallandale Beach: Which Tower, What it Costs and What to Check

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: The Hemispheres is four condo towers built in the early 1970s at 1950, 1965, 1980 and 1985 South Ocean Drive in Hallandale Beach, about 1,298 units in all, with two towers on the ocean and two on the Intracoastal plus a marina. Listings averaged about $387 a square foot in October 2026, among the lowest on the strip. Choose the tower first, then confirm that the $32 million repair program reported in 2021 is finished and its assessments are paid.

Who this guide is for: You've found an affordable listing at The Hemispheres and need to know which of the four towers it's in, how they differ and whether the big repair program is behind the building or still ahead of you.

At a glance
Addresses	1950 and 1980 S Ocean Dr (ocean towers); 1965 and 1985 S Ocean Dr (Intracoastal towers), Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Year built	Early 1970s; directories give 1971 to 1973 by tower
Units	1,298 per Local 10 (2021); directories total 1,296
Floors	19 to 23 by tower, per directories
Sides	Two towers on the ocean, two on the Intracoastal, plus a marina
Unit sizes	545 to 1,780 sq ft
Sources	Local 10 News (2021); MiamiResidence; CondoBlackBook

The Hemispheres in Hallandale Beach: Four Towers, One Name

A listing that says "The Hemispheres" could be in any of four towers. They differ in side of A1A, height and age, and Local 10 reported in 2021 that the complex totals 1,298 apartments. The directories average about $387 a square foot across them, lower than the three Parker towers at $429 to $521, so the complex is one of the cheaper ways to live on South Ocean Drive.

The price reflects work as well as age. In July 2021 Local 10 reported $32 million of renovations under way, funded by major assessments approved after the 40-year recertification: roofs, elevators, concrete, waterproofing and the garage. Your offer should rest on what of that list is finished, what's paid and what's left.

The Four Hemispheres Towers

Tower	Address	Side	Built	Floors	Units
Ocean North	1950 S Ocean Dr	Ocean	1972	23	331
Ocean South	1980 S Ocean Dr	Ocean	1972	23	327
Bay North	1965 S Ocean Dr	Intracoastal	1971	19	307
Bay South	1985 S Ocean Dr	Intracoastal	1973	23	331

Tower figures are from MiamiResidence; confirm each on the county property record.

Hemispheres Ocean North, 1950 S Ocean Dr

An oceanfront tower of 331 units on 23 floors, built in 1972. Ocean-facing lines here carry the complex's highest prices, so compare them with the oceanfront Parker towers rather than with the bay side.

Hemispheres Ocean South, 1980 S Ocean Dr

The second ocean tower, 327 units, also 1972. With two oceanfront towers in one complex, there are usually several listings to compare in the same building, which helps you price a unit.

Hemispheres Bay North, 1965 S Ocean Dr

The oldest and shortest tower, 1971 and 19 floors, on the Intracoastal side.

Hemispheres Bay South, 1985 S Ocean Dr

The newest tower, 1973, with 331 units on 23 floors on the Intracoastal side. Views depend on the line and floor, so ask which way a unit faces before you compare prices. Bay-side units cost less, and you cross A1A to reach the sand.

The Hemispheres Repair Program and Assessments

The 2021 Hemispheres renovation program

Local 10 described a six-year, $32 million project covering roofs, elevators, concrete restoration, waterproofing and garage repairs, approved after the 40-year recertification. At the time, concrete was falling in the garage under the closed pool, and engineers said city permit delays were slowing the work. Ask the association which items are complete and closed out with the city.

The Hemispheres marina seawall

The same report said the marina seawall was collapsing and needed replacement, with documents sent to the city in April 2021. Seawalls are expensive and easy to forget when you're buying a unit in a tower. Ask whether it was replaced and how it was paid for.

Hemispheres special assessments

Ask for every assessment approved since the 40-year recertification, the amount per unit in your tower, and the balance still owed. If assessments are split by unit size, a larger unit carries more. Our page on Florida condo special assessments explains how they transfer at a sale.

The Hemispheres Milestone Inspections

Hemispheres inspection reports by tower

All four towers are past Broward County's 25-year building safety inspection and the old 40-year mark, so each is on the county's 10-year cycle, which since May 11, 2023 also counts as the state milestone inspection. Ask whether each tower has its own report, and get the one for yours. Our milestone inspection explainer covers phase 1 and phase 2, and the SIRS guide shows how to read the reserve study that follows a program this size.

Insuring a Hemispheres condo

The association's master policy covers the towers and your policy covers the inside of the unit. Ask for the master policy's wind deductible and whether the 2021 program's roofs were counted at renewal, since new roofs can change what the insurer charges. Our guide to Florida condo insurance explains the split.

Hemispheres Condo Prices and Fees in 2026

On October 21, 2026, CondoBlackBook showed 66 units for sale across the complex, starting at $179,999, with sizes from 545 to 1,780 square feet. That entry price is below Zillow's typical Hallandale Beach value of $279,430 for September 2026, so the bay-side towers are a low-cost way into a complex with its own oceanfront towers and beach.

With 66 listings in one complex, you can negotiate, and you should compare the same tower and line. Directory estimates of the monthly fee per square foot differ by tower and by source, so ask for your tower's budget and the unit's fee, plus any assessment installment still running.

What to check before you buy at The Hemispheres

Which tower and which association. Ask whether the four towers share one association or have separate ones, and get the documents for yours.
Status of the $32 million program. What's finished, permitted and closed out, and what's left.
Assessments still owed on the unit. The estoppel certificate shows them.
The inspection summary and SIRS for your tower. Section 718.503 entitles you to both and 7 days to cancel after receiving them.
Lender approval. Fannie Mae won't lend where critical repairs over $10,000 a unit are unfunded and due within 12 months; see non-warrantable condo financing.
Rules on pets, leasing and the marina. We found no published rules; get them in writing.

If you'd like me to request the estoppel and repair status for a Hemispheres unit, send me the address and unit.

The Hemispheres and nearby Hallandale Beach buildings

For an Intracoastal-side building finished in 2008, compare the Ocean Marine Yacht Club guide. For a 1970s oceanfront tower with a published, finished recertification, see Parker Tower. Every building on the strip is compared in our guide to Hallandale Beach's oceanfront condos, and the wider market in Hallandale Beach condo listings and prices. Selling one of 66 competing units? Our page on selling a Hallandale Beach condo covers pricing against that supply.

To the south, La Mer is another older oceanfront complex, while Avant Garde and Prince George are Intracoastal-side towers to compare on price per foot.

The Hemispheres FAQs

Are there any condo units for sale at The Hemispheres in Hallandale Beach?

Yes. On October 21, 2026, CondoBlackBook showed 66 units for sale across the four towers, starting at $179,999, with sizes from 545 to 1,780 square feet. Check which tower a listing is in, because the ocean and Intracoastal towers price differently.

How many towers does The Hemispheres have?

Four. Ocean North at 1950 and Ocean South at 1980 South Ocean Drive are on the ocean; Bay North at 1965 and Bay South at 1985 are on the Intracoastal side. Local 10 reported 1,298 apartments in total in 2021, plus a marina.

When was The Hemispheres built?

In the early 1970s. Directories give 1971 for Bay North, 1972 for the two ocean towers and 1973 for Bay South. All four are past Broward County's 25-year building safety inspection and on its 10-year cycle. The county property record gives each tower's official year.

Does The Hemispheres have a special assessment?

In 2021 Local 10 reported $32 million of renovations funded by major assessments approved after the 40-year recertification, covering roofs, elevators, concrete, waterproofing and the garage. We found no later public update, so ask the association and check the estoppel certificate for any balance on the unit.

Is The Hemispheres on the beach?

Two of its four towers are. Ocean North and Ocean South, at 1950 and 1980 South Ocean Drive, are on the ocean side of A1A. Bay North and Bay South, at 1965 and 1985, are on the Intracoastal side, where you cross the street to reach the beach.

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.