Tim Elmes

Tim Elmes

Global Luxury Property Specialist

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Specialties

Waterfront Property, Luxury Estates, Fort Lauderdale Mansions
Client Testimonials

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"Tim and Addison and the team were amazing. They were personable, professional, really worked hard to market our home, and sold it quickly at close to a high asking price. They were full service and spared no expense to market our home. They created a beautiful brochure with gorgeous pictures which were also on the Internet. They also posted numerous ads in high-end magazines, etc. They were polite and respectful of our time and home and space. They held regular open houses and had many good relationships with other agents and worked hard to expose them to our property. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to sell or buy their next home. We have bought and sold homes about 40 times. No joke. Both for personal use and business and they are the very best all-around team we have ever used. We have never used them before… I didn’t know them before. Love them now!!!" - Debbie Raia

"Tim and Addison are at the same time nice persons to work with and utterly professional in their approach. They sold our house in Ft. Lauderdale at a top price in only eight days in June 2021. Of all the brokers we met, Tim was the only one who was willing to test the market at the price levels we wanted. The communication throughout the process was smooth and efficient, always available on email, Whatsapp, and SMS. The office crew was always on guard to attend to any issues the came up during the process." - KC Agerup

"Tim you and your team have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only knowledge about real estate but you come with a plethora of everyday knowledge and you have quite the sense of humor, which we thoroughly enjoy. I hope we will stay close in contact over the years as we plant our flag here in South Florida!" - Jennifer Bet-David | PHP Agency, Inc.

"Superb service. Honest and very hard working." - Dennis O'Neil

"Tim and Addison were extremely helpful in guiding us in pricing and marketing our house. Once we found a buyer, Tim and Addison did a great job of finalizing a deal. Additionally, we wanted to purchase a condo after selling our house. Addison was very helpful in identifying properties and working with us on our offer and getting it accepted. Our situation was more complicated than most because we were out of the country and in a difficult time zone for the entire process - the offer and sale of our house as well as the purchase of our condo. Tim and Addison were great in facilitating our special situation." - Phil Lotz

"Tim and Addison are the perfect realtors. They thoroughly know the market and want to find the best property for you. They will spend as much time as you want to show you properties and revisiting properties. They will hold your hand and help you during the entire purchase process and even after closing." - Wayne & Lucretia Weiner

"I have been working closely with Addison Ruff for 2 years to find the home best suited for me. Addison took the time to understand what I was looking for in a home and neighborhood. Her patience, diligence & professionalism, as well as her optimism, was everything I was looking for in a realtor. Once we found the right home, Addison researched comparable sales & formulated a fair offer for the contract. Addison worked diligently with the rest of the team for a swift & smooth real estate closing. I was highly impressed with the level of commitment and professionalism displayed by Addison and the team at the Elmes Group." - Drew Herma

"A wonderful experience. Respectful, efficient, and honest at all times. Nothing was too much trouble. We located our perfect home and closed within 14 days!" - Julie Neville

"Dear Tim, Over the past twenty-one years you have handled six total buy and sale transactions for us. In my experience, no one knows the high end of the Fort Lauderdale market as well as you do. Each transaction was handled professionally by your team and closed on time or early. I have recommended you to several of my friends and I will continue to do so without hesitation. Thank you for your efforts." - David Sokol | Founder & Chairman of Teton Capital, LLC

About Tim
Recording over $2 billion in sales, Tim has earned an international reputation as the top luxury real estate professional in Fort Lauderdale. Tim’s success and stature in South Florida’s exclusive waterfront real estate community are attributable to his unsurpassed negotiating skills, unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, and personalized service.

A market leader for over 25 years, Tim is renowned for his extensive knowledge of all aspects of this highly specialized niche, enabling him to incisively connect distinguished buyers with exceptional properties matching their criteria. Tim is frequently featured as a luxury real estate expert in national media, including the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, CBS, Financial Times, and Forbes. In 2014, the Elmes Group was ranked #65 nationally, out of over one million Realtors®, with an extraordinary total sales volume of $147 million. In addition, Tim holds the achievement of having been involved in all but one record-breaking sale in the city of Fort Lauderdale for the last 25 years.

Tim was born and lived in England until the age of six, subsequently growing up in Beirut and Africa. Visiting over 50—and working in 20—countries, Tim elected to settle in Fort Lauderdale. His extensive travels have imbued in him a rich variety of experiences, and the capacity to make strong connections with people across all strata of society. Tim has dined with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, as well as the former monarch of Bahrain, Sheik Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa.

Tim became a partner in the largest territorial realty affiliate in Florida when his Broward agency merged with a Miami Beach-based real estate agency in 1999. Sales volume at the time of the merger was $470 million, climbing to $1.25 billion three years later when the Miami Beach-based agency was sold.
Spotlight

La Maison Blanche

Slated for development on the most Iconic Point Lot in Fort Lauderdale, this massive pre-construction compound redefines ultra-luxury waterfront living. Designed by world-renowned architect Rene Gonzales, this modern estate combines manmade & natural elements w/indoor-outdoor thresholds. This Rio Vista property boasts panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, evoking a feeling of floating on water. The standout interior space is the spa & gym, equal to that of any 5-star luxury hotel. The 3rd floor primary suite features a private balcony w/deck, garden & pool. Highest-quality finishes & a Fortified & Ballistic security system. 840' of WF for multiple yacht dockage, including marina-grade dock that can secure a yacht up to 250’ w/o compromising the view.
La Maison Blanche

Tim Elmes’ Listings

$49,999,000 | 1818 Southeast 10th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1/10
Listed By CompassPending Sale

$49,999,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
1.40
$49,995,000 | 516 Mola Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/63
Listed By Compass

$49,995,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
9,995
Acres
1.16
$39,999,000 | 2721 Sea Island Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/8
Listed By Compass

$39,999,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
10
Square Feet
11,774
Acres
0.45
a large white building with glass windows
1/63
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$25,000,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
10,216
Acres
0.62
$25,000,000 | 632 2nd Key Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1/92
Listed By Compass

$25,000,000

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
10
Square Feet
8,962
Acres
0.65
$19,995,000 | 34 Minnetonka Road, Sea Ranch Lakes, FL 33308
1/89
Listed By Compass

$19,995,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
7,372
Acres
0.37
$19,995,000 | 525 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Unit 2201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1/51
Listed By Compass

$19,995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,766
$14,700,000 | 2721 Sea Island Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/21
Listed By Compass

$14,700,000

Bedrooms
Unavailable
Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
0.45
a view of a house with a yard balcony and furniture
1/94
Listed By Compass

$12,999,999

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
7,281
Acres
0.35
a living room with furniture and a large window
1/19
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$12,999,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
7,986
$12,900,000 | 500 Isle Of Capri Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/70
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$12,900,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
7,788
Acres
0.38
a view of city from roof deck with seating space
1/40
Listed By Compass

$11,375,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,325
$9,990,000 | 797 Middle River Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1/59
Listed By Compass

$9,990,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
6,994
Acres
0.39
$9,499,000 | 525 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Unit 1701, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1/42
Listed By Compass

$9,499,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
3,272
$8,995,000 | 2317 Delmar Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/79
Listed By Compass

$8,995,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
6,138
Acres
0.27
$6,999,999 | 432 Coconut Isle Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/62
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/30 12:00PM - 03:00PM

$6,999,999

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
6,046
Acres
0.22
$6,995,000 | 2009 Sunrise Key Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1/22
Listed By Compass

$6,995,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Square Feet
5,166
Acres
0.33
$6,995,000 | 620 Coral Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/92
Listed By CompassOpen: 5/31 03:00PM - 05:00PM

$6,995,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
4,945
Acres
0.24
$5,999,000 | 615 3rd Key Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
1/64
Listed By Compass

$5,999,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,606
Acres
0.26
$3,495,000 | 21 Isle Of Venice Drive, Unit 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/42
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$3,495,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,308
$3,300,000 | 2200 South Ocean Lane, Unit 2309/2307, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1/80
Listed By CompassVirtual Tour

$3,300,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,000
$2,495,000 | 359 Poinciana Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/52
Listed By Compass

$2,495,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,344
Acres
0.20
$2,200,000 | 1742 Southeast 14th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
1/24
Listed By Compass

$2,200,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,680
Acres
0.18
a front view of a house with a yard and tree
1/23
Listed By CompassPending

$1,950,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,074
Acres
Unavailable
a front view of a house with a yard
1/49
Listed By Compass

$1,849,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,130
Acres
0.15
$1,799,000 | 1635 East Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1/24
Listed By Compass

$1,799,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,074
Acres
Unavailable
a view of a house with backyard and porch
1/25
Listed By Compass

$1,375,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,020
Acres
0.14

Tim Elmes’ Transactions

Past Sales
a house with river in front of it

$40,000,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
14
Square Feet
12,667
Acres
0.36
$38,500,000 | 1120 South Ocean Boulevard, Manalapan, FL 33462

$38,500,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
10,344
a view of a city with tall buildings

$28,500,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
13
Square Feet
13,800
Acres
0.59
an aerial view of a house with a swimming pool a playground lake and houses view

$24,500,000

Bedrooms
11
Bathrooms
17
Square Feet
16,534
Acres
1.40
view of a city

$23,975,900

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
12
Square Feet
15,430
Acres
1.10
a view of a house with a yard

$23,250,000

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
16
Square Feet
12,121
Acres
0.92
$23,000,000 | 2412 Laguna Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

$23,000,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
9,451
Acres
0.34
a view of a city with tall buildings

$22,350,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
8,114
Acres
0.64
$20,500,000 | 1831 Southeast 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

$20,500,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
11
Square Feet
13,011
Acres
0.97
$20,400,000 | 141 Bay Colony Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

$20,400,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
10,436
Acres
1.13
$20,000,000 | 2400 Del Lago Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

$20,000,000

Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
11
Square Feet
12,799
Acres
0.76
an aerial view of a house

$19,500,000

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
9,655
Acres
1.21
$18,850,000 | 541 Lido Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

$18,850,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
11
Square Feet
14,038
Acres
1.28
$16,995,000 | 60 Isla Bahia Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

$16,995,000

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
8,832
Acres
0.46
a view of house with outdoor sitting space

$16,900,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
7,869
Acres
0.30
a front view of a house with garden

$14,752,480

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
10,350
Acres
0.36
a view of a swimming pool with an outdoor seating

$14,500,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
8
Square Feet
5,000
Acres
0.53
Past Rentals
$140,000 | 2665 Castilla Isle, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

$140,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
10,330
a view of city

$60,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
7,156
$59,900 | 2501 Mercedes Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

$59,900

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
9
Square Feet
9,295
$35,000 | 2626 Delmar Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

$35,000

Bedrooms
10
Bathrooms
14
Square Feet
11,361
a view of a lake

$35,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
7,962
a view of a white house with a yard and potted plants

$25,000

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
5,774
$15,000 | 21 Isle Of Venice Drive, Unit 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

$15,000

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
3,308
a front view of a house with garden

$12,000

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,474
a view of entryway

$6,300

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
2,708
a view of a chair and table in the back yard of the house

$4,500

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
1,679
$3,390 | 713 Southwest 8th Avenue, Unit 713, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

$3,390

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Square Feet
2,400
2306 Bay Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

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Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7
Square Feet
7,962