Hollywood Little Ranches vs Rio Vista
Two Broward communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-15.
| Metric | Hollywood Little Ranches | Rio Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $440K | $2.92M |
| Price per sq ft | $411 | $907 |
| Avg days on market | 156 days | 125 days |
| Months of supply | 9.4 mo | 5.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 41 | 37 |
The verdict
Rio Vista carries the higher median price — about 565% above Hollywood Little Ranches. Homes in Rio Vista sell faster (125 days on market vs 156). Rio Vista is the tighter market on inventory (5.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hollywood Little Ranches | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Broward County, FL | Broward County, FL |
| City / area | Hollywood | Fort Lauderdale |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 88% of 42 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | 28% of 29 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
| Hollywood Little Ranches | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 32 | 17 |
| Under contract | 10 | 5 |
| Asking prices today | $279K to $1M | $1.5M to $34.95M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Condominium, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hollywood Little Ranches homes for sale · Rio Vista homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hollywood Little Ranches | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,668 | 3 |
| Built | 1924–2024 (median 1953) | 1997–2024 (median 2010) |
| Typical living area | 1,590 sq ft | 3,007 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 42% | 0% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Hollywood Little Ranches | Rio Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Colbert | Harbordale |
| Middle | Olsen | Sunrise |
| High school | South Broward | 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, Hollywood Little Ranches is the lower entry point (median $440K vs $2.92M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Rio Vista; Hollywood Little Ranches trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Rio Vista (125 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 Hollywood Little Ranches?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Rio Vista is $2,925,000 versus $440,000 in Hollywood Little Ranches, about 565% higher.
Which has newer homes, Hollywood Little Ranches or Rio Vista?
Rio Vista: its homes were built 1997–2024 with a median year of 2010, versus a median of 1953 in Hollywood Little Ranches (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Rio Vista. The typical home there is 3,007 sq ft of living area, versus 1,590 sq ft in Hollywood Little Ranches.
What high schools serve Hollywood Little Ranches and Rio Vista?
Listings in Hollywood Little Ranches most often report South Broward; listings in Rio Vista report Fort Lauderdale. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hollywood Little Ranches homes, photos & schools · Rio Vista homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.