Riverside Estates
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
All 2,119 homes for sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL · median $679,000 · 151 homes for sale in 33312 · Broward County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $615,000, $474 per square foot, a median 43 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking (-5% versus the prior year). At the median price and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,200 ($11,370 with the full homestead exemption).

Riverside Estates 2nd is priced by location and condition. The median sits at $615K—mid-market for Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal neighborhoods—with per-square-foot values landing around $474. Without dedicated amenities to anchor value, buyers here are paying for proximity and lot, which means condition varies widely and diligence matters.
The market has cooled from peak. Median time to contract runs just over forty days, and prices are down nearly five percent year-over-year. That's a negotiating window for prepared buyers. Sellers will need to price sharply and show well; this isn't a market that rewards hope.
Riverside Estates right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($615K) is down 4.6% from the prior 12 months ($645K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (3 and 6 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 19, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Riverside EstatesHomes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Riverside Estates market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $615K ($474 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 43 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 5% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33312 (Fort Lauderdale), 600 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $465K ($353/sq ft), down 0.3% year over year, with a median 64 days on market. Right now 141 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 6.5 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33312 housing market and the Broward County market.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 64 homes in Riverside Estates that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1952 and 2020 (median 1953), with a median living area of about 1,198 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 98% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Riverside Estates 2nd is a small enclave west of Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale—close to the Intracoastal, no community infrastructure, priced by lot and bones rather than shared amenities.
Who Riverside Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with $615K budgets prioritizing Fort Lauderdale location and willing to evaluate condition closely.
- Investors or renovators comfortable with variability who see value in lot and location over finishes.
- Households wanting Intracoastal-area access without paying for gated entry or club dues.
Probably not for
- Buyers expecting resort amenities or a pool, clubhouse, and managed landscaping.
- First-timers with limited renovation budgets who need move-in-ready certainty.
- Anyone seeking homogeneity—this neighborhood's appeal is in its location, not its uniformity.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($615K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($645K) IS the -4.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 7 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
23% of homes for sale in ZIP 33312 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-08).
The Riverside Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Riverside Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Riverside Estates.
Location over lifestyle
Riverside Estates 2nd has no recorded community amenities—no pool, no clubhouse, no HOA perks. What it does have is placement: you're minutes from the Intracoastal, walkable to stretches of Federal Highway retail and dining, and inside Fort Lauderdale proper without the density of beachside towers. This is a neighborhood for buyers who value access over orchestrated lifestyle.
The housing stock varies. Some homes have been renovated; others trade as teardown opportunities or fixer candidates. With the median at $615K and per-square-foot pricing around $474, condition drives everything. Two homes on the same block can differ by six figures depending on updates, layout, and lot appeal. Buyers should budget for inspection and potential renovation unless the listing explicitly shows turnkey finishes.
Market pace is moderate and rational. Homes move in the low-to-mid forty-day range—neither stale nor frenzied. The year-over-year dip of nearly five percent reflects broader Broward recalibration; since the recovery began over a decade ago, values are up nearly fourfold, so this pause is correction, not collapse. For sellers, that means realistic pricing and staging matter. For buyers, it means leverage exists if you know what you're looking at.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Riverside Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Riverside Estates 2nd rewards local expertise and inspection discipline. Our agents know which blocks command premiums, which homes have deferred maintenance hiding behind fresh paint, and how to structure offers in a market where days-on-market give you room but inventory is thin. We'll walk the property with you, flag the issues that matter, and help you avoid overpaying for someone else's project. If a home isn't right, we'll tell you—and keep looking until we find one that is.
Riverside Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Riverside Estates buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (72 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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