Coral Ridge Isles vs Rio Vista
Two Broward communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Coral Ridge Isles | Rio Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $900K | $3.58M |
| Price per sq ft | $457 | $978 |
| Avg days on market | 148 days | 110 days |
| Months of supply | 5.6 mo | 7.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 38 |
The verdict
Rio Vista carries the higher median price — about 297% above Coral Ridge Isles. Homes in Rio Vista sell faster (110 days on market vs 148). Coral Ridge Isles is the tighter market on inventory (5.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Coral Ridge Isles | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Broward County, FL | Broward County, FL |
| City / area | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 27% of 22 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 22% of 36 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Coral Ridge Isles | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 23 |
| Under contract | 4 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $599K to $1.1M | $1.5M to $34.95M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Coral Ridge Isles homes for sale · Rio Vista homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Coral Ridge Isles | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 3 | 3 |
| Built | n/a | 1997–2024 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,007 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Coral Ridge Isles | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Floranada | Harbordale |
| Middle | James S. Rickards | Sunrise |
| High school | Northeast | Fort Lauderdale |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Coral Ridge Isles is the lower entry point (median $900K vs $3.58M). Sellers get a faster sale in Rio Vista (110 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Rio Vista more expensive than Coral Ridge Isles?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rio Vista is $3,575,000 versus $900,000 in Coral Ridge Isles, about 297% higher.
What high schools serve Coral Ridge Isles and Rio Vista?
Listings in Coral Ridge Isles most often report Northeast; listings in Rio Vista report Fort Lauderdale. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Coral Ridge Isles homes, photos & schools · Rio Vista homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.