Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
South Middle River
A rising Fort Lauderdale pocket with real value
60
Homes for sale
$479,500
Median list price
$380
Avg price / sqft
91
Median days on market
South Middle River sits just north of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, a compact, walkable grid of older single-family homes on tree-lined streets that has been steadily reinvented over the past decade. It's the kind of central neighborhood where you can be at the beaches near Central Beach or the shops of Victoria Park in minutes, without paying the price those addresses command. Homes here run modest in footprint — the median is about 1,194 square feet — which keeps entry points reachable.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more approachable corners of the Fort Lauderdale market, with a median list price of $479,500 and 60 active listings to work through on the live map. Homes are taking a real beat to sell — median days on market run around 90 — and sellers are landing about 95% of asking, so there's genuine room to negotiate. Compared with polished neighborhoods like Coral Ridge, the value proposition here is location and upside rather than turnkey prestige.
South Middle River is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$129,900 – $2.5M price range
1,194 sqft median home
$2,400/mo median rent
46 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in South Middle River
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$650,000
387 NW 17th St, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,844 sqft
$565,000
1420 NW 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,615 sqft
$550,000
1624 NW 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft
$465,000
1127 NW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,088 sqft
$245,000
630 Tennis Club Dr # 107, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
$239,900
650 Tennis Club Drive # 305, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft
$550,000
1220 NE 1ST Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft
$450,000
1520 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,110 sqft
$395,000
670 Tennis Club Drive # 312, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,496 sqft
$649,000
1432 NE 2ND Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft
$380,000
, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft
$559,000
1609 NW 7th Ter, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft
Every active listing inside the South Middle River boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The South Middle River market
46
Sold, last 12 months
$413,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 days
Median time to sell
South Middle River vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 4.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the South Middle River boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools South Middle River is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median South Middle River home
≈ $3,327/mo
$479,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
8,528
Median age
38
Median income
$72,506
Median home value
$372,239
Beyond the listings
Living in South Middle River
Lifestyles
Top 7% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Top 9% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Entertainment
Top 12% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Beliefs
Top 15% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Culture
Top 20% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Straight answers
South Middle River FAQs
Is South Middle River a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a central, walkable Fort Lauderdale address without paying beachfront prices, with quick access to downtown and the coast. The housing is mostly modest single-family homes on established streets, and families gravitate toward assigned options like Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem. It's an in-transition neighborhood, so blocks vary — worth touring in person.
Is South Middle River expensive?+
Compared with much of coastal Fort Lauderdale, no — the median list price is $479,500 and homes have sold at a median of $413,500 over the past year. Listings range widely, from about $129,900 up to $2.5 million, so there's genuine spread depending on the block and the renovation level.
What do homes cost in South Middle River?+
Expect to pay around $380 per square foot, with a median home size near 1,194 square feet, which puts many homes in the $400,000s. There are currently 60 active listings, though only 2 crack the $1 million mark, so the neighborhood skews toward mid-market buyers.
How is the market right now?+
It favors patient buyers — median days on market run about 90, and 46 homes sold over the past year at roughly 95% of asking. That gap between list and sold price means there's typically room to negotiate rather than a bidding-war frenzy.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here are non-HOA single-family properties, so there's no reported median HOA fee to factor in. The median property tax runs about $7,097 a year, which is a meaningful line item to budget alongside your mortgage.
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