Fort Lauderdale's priciest new home lists for $55 million
Ember House, a newly completed waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale, is asking $55 million—the most expensive new home ever listed in Broward County. Developed by Prestige Homes founder Dov Stark, the ultra-modern estate replaces a typical rooftop deck with a pickleball court offering 360-degree views, alongside an 80-foot mosaic infinity pool and an eight-car gallery garage.
Key Takeaways
- Ember House is listed at $55 million, setting a record as Broward County's priciest new home.
- The residence includes six bedrooms, wellness amenities, and entertainment spaces throughout.
- A rooftop pickleball court crowns the property instead of a conventional sunbathing or stargazing deck.
- Lavish materials—illuminated natural stone, exotic woods, specialty textiles, and leather—define the interiors.
- The estate offers 145 feet of bulkheaded waterfront along Fort Lauderdale's coast.
Fort Lauderdale's priciest new listing signals how South Florida's luxury market is pushing beyond conventional amenity packages. Ember House is a fully realized resort-style compound designed, built, furnished, and marketed as a single statement piece by Dov Stark and his Prestige Homes team.
For buyers tracking ultra-luxury inventory, listings like this belong in our Luxury Real Estate & Dream Homes coverage—where headline-grabbing features increasingly define top-tier new construction.
Why Is Ember House Broward County's Most Expensive New Listing?
At $55 million, Ember House stands alone as the highest-priced new home ever listed in Broward County, according to Robb Report. Stark developed, designed, built, and furnished the residence himself, treating every surface as a showcase rather than defaulting to painted drywall.
Illuminated natural stone, exotic woods, specialty textiles, and leather finishes run through the home's interior palette. Six bedrooms include four waterfront guest suites, each with its own terrace. The primary suite occupies the entire third floor, where an elevator opens into a sprawling retreat with a breakfast area, coffee bar, turf-covered terrace, and a marble-clad bathroom featuring a sculptural soaking tub overlooking the water.
What Makes the Rooftop Pickleball Court Stand Out?
Most luxury rooftops in coastal Florida are built for lounging, dining, or stargazing. Ember House takes a different route. Rather than a rooftop deck for sunbathing and stargazing, the residence is crowned by a pickleball court with panoramic views in every direction.
Below the rooftop, outdoor living continues along 145 feet of bulkheaded waterfront. An 80-foot mosaic infinity pool and spa runs the width of the home, framed by lounging areas that extend the resort feel from water's edge to skyline.
How Does the Estate Balance Wellness and Entertainment?
Ember House reads as a private club disguised as a single-family home. Wellness amenities include a full gym, cold plunge, massage room, and a sauna lined with a Himalayan salt wall.
Entertainment spaces are equally extensive. A music room, dedicated theater, and club room with a poker table and full bar give the property multiple gathering zones. The club room connects directly to an eight-car gallery garage, so an automobile collection stays woven into the social experience rather than hidden away.
Dual dressing rooms complete the primary suite. For the buyer who can write a $55 million check, Ember House offers waterfront scale, sport-on-the-roof novelty, and hospitality-grade amenities under one roof.
Who Built Ember House and What Should Buyers Expect?
Prestige Homes founder Dov Stark is the developer behind every major decision at Ember House—from structural design through interior furnishing. That single-thread ownership often appeals to ultra-high-net-worth buyers who want accountability across a complex build.
Stark designed the home as a move-in-ready statement property, fully furnished and finished throughout. Whether the rooftop pickleball court closes the deal or the waterfront infinity pool does, Ember House has already made one thing clear: Fort Lauderdale's priciest new home is playing by its own rules.