C
ondo sales in Broward County surged in the first week of December, despite a decline in average prices. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 9, brokers closed 154 condo sales totaling $58.4 million, up from 83 sales worth $32.3 million the previous week. However, the average sale price dropped to $379,013, down from $388,858 the week before.

    The top 10 sales saw prices ranging from $700,000 to $5.7 million. Unit 2810 at L'Hermitage in Fort Lauderdale took the top spot with a $5.7 million closing, equating to $1,220 per square foot after 195 days on market. Deborah Ginsburg of Nest Seekers had the listing, and Victor Attias with Galt Ocean Realty brought the buyer.

    Here's a breakdown of the top 10 sales:

    * L'Hermitage, unit 2810: $5.7 million, $1,220 psf

    * PH-S at Casa Murano: $3.8 million, $1,206 psf

    * La Mer Estates, PH 1: $700,000, $363 psf