Coral Ridge in Fort Lauderdale

Coral Ridge Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale · Broward County

Northeast Fort Lauderdale's waterfront finger-isle neighborhood with ocean-access dockage.

Intracoastal finger islesDeep-water ocean accessEast-side location
Live Market Pulse
35/100
Momentum
Buyer's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$3.34M
Median Price
7.2mo
Supply
204days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$881/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Coral Ridge is one of northeast Fort Lauderdale's most established east-side neighborhoods, a non-HOA grid of finger isles and dry lots along the Intracoastal Waterway, anchored by the historic Coral Ridge Country Club. The read is land, water, and location: waterfront homes with deep-water, ocean-access dockage command a large premium over dry lots, the mid-century stock is steadily being renovated or replaced, and there is no community HOA, so carrying costs hinge on insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition. The buy is won on the water frontage, the bridge and ocean access, and an honest read of the seawall and the house."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Coral Ridge market snapshot (as of June 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $3.3M ($881 per sq ft), with homes averaging 204 days on market and 7.2 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 20 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Coral Ridge is an established waterfront neighborhood in northeast Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33306), Broward County, along the western shoreline of the Intracoastal Waterway and east of Federal Highway. It is named for the coral ridge it was built on and is known for finger isles that open to the Intracoastal (Coral Ridge neighborhood profiles).

Development began in the 1940s, with the Coral Ridge Country Club dating to 1947, making this one of the city's older premier neighborhoods. Much of the original mid-century stock has been updated or replaced, so vintages range from preserved originals to new construction.

The neighborhood mixes waterfront and dry-lot homes. Many waterfront properties offer deep-water dockage with ocean access, which makes Coral Ridge a draw for boaters; Bayview Drive runs through the heart of the neighborhood. There is no community HOA, so this is a single-family, non-association market.

Because there is no HOA, the carrying-cost story is insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition rather than dues. Value turns heavily on the water frontage, the canal width and bridge or ocean access, and an honest read of the seawall, the systems, and the house.

Best for

  • Boaters who want deep-water, ocean-access dockage on the Intracoastal finger isles
  • Buyers who want an established east-side Fort Lauderdale location with no community HOA
  • Buyers who will read the seawall, dock, and a mid-century or rebuilt home honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA community
  • Buyers who want a low-cost, low-maintenance inland home
  • Buyers unwilling to underwrite waterfront insurance, seawall, and dock costs

How Coral Ridge is performing right now

35/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
7.2Months of supplytight
99Median days on marketdays
0 : 12Under contract vs for salestrong demand
20Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+4%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from BeachesMLS, as of June 15, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Coral Ridge listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Coral Ridge buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Coral Ridge

Live MLS inventory for Coral Ridge. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

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The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

US-1 / Federal Highway~2 to 5 min · west edge of the neighborhood
Fort Lauderdale beach~5 to 10 min · east across the Intracoastal
Galleria / Las Olas dining~5 to 15 min · shopping and dining
Downtown Fort Lauderdale~10 to 15 min · south
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l (FLL)~15 to 25 min · south
Ocean inlet (boating)By boat, varies · confirm bridge and inlet route

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Coral Ridge (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Coral Ridge is served by Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Coral Ridge address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Coral Ridge, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Coral Ridge

Our read on what is being built around Coral Ridge, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is scarce east-side waterfront with ocean access and no HOA, in a neighborhood steadily renovating and rebuilding its mid-century stock. The watch items are parcel-specific, the water frontage and ocean access, the seawall and dock condition, and waterfront insurance.

Scarce deep-water, ocean-access finger-isle lots

BullishWaterfront with deep-water ocean access on the Intracoastal is scarce and commands a durable premium over dry lots, supporting value for boaters. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Scarce deep-water, ocean-access finger-isle lots

Ongoing renovation and teardown-rebuild of mid-century stock

NeutralOriginal 1940s to 1960s homes are increasingly updated or replaced, so condition and vintage vary widely and shape both price and insurability. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Ongoing renovation and teardown-rebuild of mid-century stock

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Coral Ridge, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 1940s to 1947
    History

    Coral Ridge developed; Coral Ridge Country Club opens (1947)

    Development of Coral Ridge began in the 1940s, with the Coral Ridge Country Club built in 1947, establishing it as one of Fort Lauderdale's premier east-side neighborhoods along the Intracoastal (neighborhood profiles). Why it matters: The age of the stock is why condition and rebuild status vary so much; read the specific home and seawall. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Coral Ridge, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the water frontage and ocean access first. Confirm the canal width, the dock, and the bridge or inlet route to the ocean, since that drives the waterfront premium.

2

Inspect the seawall and dock, not just the house. Seawall age and condition are five-figure or larger items on waterfront property; get them assessed.

3

Get a bindable insurance quote for the specific home, since waterfront insurance and roof age can move the carrying cost sharply.

4

Read the home's condition and vintage, since stock ranges from original mid-century to new construction with very different systems.

5

Comp waterfront against waterfront with similar access, and dry lots separately, since they are different markets on the same streets.

Best Buy
A sound or updated home on a wide canal with true deep-water ocean access and a good seawall, priced to its frontage and condition.
Biggest Risk
Buying waterfront with a failing seawall, limited ocean access, or uninsurable systems you did not price.
Best Lot
Wide-canal, deep-water, ocean-access frontage carries a large premium over dry lots and restricted-access canals.
Smart Timing
Confirm the seawall, the ocean access, and a bindable insurance quote before you write.
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Coral Ridge is an established, non-HOA waterfront neighborhood in northeast Fort Lauderdale (33306) along the Intracoastal Waterway, east of Federal Highway, named for the coral ridge it was built on and known for finger isles with deep-water, ocean-access dockage. Development began in the 1940s, with the Coral Ridge Country Club built in 1947; the original mid-century stock is steadily being updated or replaced. It is a single-family market with no community HOA, so carrying costs hinge on waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition. The neighborhood is zoned to Broward County Public Schools by address; verify the exact assignment with the district.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Entry: dry-lot and original homes
$1.20M to $1.80M

The lower end is dry-lot homes and original mid-century houses needing updates. Even here, the east-side Coral Ridge location supports pricing; confirm condition and insurance before assuming a bargain.

Lowest entry
Mid: updated homes and modest waterfront
$1.80M to $5.55M

The core is updated homes and waterfront on narrower canals or with limited access. Frontage, access, and condition separate these more than square footage.

Most inventory
High: wide-canal, ocean-access waterfront and new builds
$5.55M to $10.00M

The top end is wide-canal, deep-water, ocean-access waterfront and new construction. These trade on the frontage, the access, the seawall, and the finish.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$1.20M to $1.80M
Entry: dry-lot and original homes
The lower end is dry-lot homes and original mid-century houses needing updates. Even here, the east-side Coral Ridge location supports pricing; confirm condition and insurance before assuming a bargain.
$1.80M to $5.55M
Mid: updated homes and modest waterfront
The core is updated homes and waterfront on narrower canals or with limited access. Frontage, access, and condition separate these more than square footage.
$5.55M to $10.00M
High: wide-canal, ocean-access waterfront and new builds
The top end is wide-canal, deep-water, ocean-access waterfront and new construction. These trade on the frontage, the access, the seawall, and the finish.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Fort Lauderdale locationStrong
Scarce golf and lake homesitesStrong
$30M club reinvestment to 2028Positive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Coral Ridge

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

The east-side location and the Intracoastal access are priced into every Coral Ridge listing. The deal is won on the water frontage, the ocean access, the seawall, and an honest read of the house, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.4A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.6/10
Renovation Risk6.4/10
Location Efficiency9.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.5/10
Carrying Cost Advantage5.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Coral Ridge is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live BeachesMLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live BeachesMLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from BeachesMLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Wide-canal, deep-water, ocean-access frontage carries the largest premium.
  • Dry lots and restricted-access canals trade lower for good reason.
  • The seawall and dock condition drive value alongside the frontage.

In Coral Ridge the water is the asset. Wide-canal, deep-water frontage with true ocean access commands a large premium, while dry lots and narrow or bridge-restricted canals trade lower. Because access and seawall condition vary so much, compare a waterfront home against the closest sale with similar frontage and access, keep dry lots in their own set, and read the seawall before the finishes.

Coral Ridge in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters who want deep-water, ocean-access waterfront on the finger isles with no community HOA.
Strong onScarce east-side waterfront, ocean access, an established location near the beach and Las Olas, and a renovating housing stock.
WatchThe seawall and dock, the canal width and ocean access, waterfront insurance, and a mid-century home's systems.
Not forBuyers who want a gated, amenity-rich HOA community or a low-cost, low-maintenance inland home.
The edgePricing waterfront by true ocean access and seawall condition, separately from dry lots, is where the value is, and many buyers blur the two.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No HOA: your fixed costs are insurance, seawall, and condition, not dues.
  • Deep-water ocean access carries a large premium over dry lots.
  • The seawall and dock are major waterfront line items; inspect them.
  • The country club is a separate, optional membership.
  • Comp waterfront against waterfront with similar access.

Coral Ridge has no community homeowners association, so there are no HOA dues. The real carrying costs are waterfront insurance, the seawall and dock upkeep, and the condition of a mid-century or rebuilt home, plus standard taxes and maintenance. Budget those rather than association fees.

There is no HOA, so there are no association-funded common areas or services. The Coral Ridge Country Club is a separate, optional membership, not a community HOA.

The historic Coral Ridge Country Club (founded 1947) offers golf and social membership separate from owning a home. Confirm current membership, initiation, and dues directly with the club.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Coral Ridge, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Coral Ridge, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Coral Ridge Market Scorecard

Buyer's Market

Coral Ridge is currently a buyer's market. About 7.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $3,425,000, and homes go under contract in about 99.0 days.

7.2
Months supply
$3,425,000
Median list
$3,337,500
Median sold
$881
Per sqft
99.0
Days on mkt
12/0/20
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33306 ZIP is $583,629, about 42.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coral Ridge located?
In northeast Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33306), Broward County, along the western shoreline of the Intracoastal Waterway and east of Federal Highway, near the beach and Las Olas.
Is Coral Ridge a waterfront community?
Largely, yes. Coral Ridge is known for finger isles that open to the Intracoastal Waterway, with many homes offering deep-water dockage and ocean access, alongside dry-lot homes.
Does Coral Ridge have an HOA?
No. Coral Ridge has no community homeowners association. It is a single-family neighborhood, so there are no HOA dues; carrying costs are insurance, the seawall and dock, and condition.
What is the Coral Ridge Country Club?
A historic club founded in 1947, offering golf and social membership separate from owning a home in the neighborhood. Confirm current membership and dues with the club.
How old are the homes in Coral Ridge?
Development began in the 1940s, so the original stock is mid-century, but much of it has been updated or replaced. Vintages range from preserved originals to new construction; read the specific home.
What should I check on a waterfront home in Coral Ridge?
The canal width and depth, the dock, the bridge or inlet route and true ocean access, the seawall age and condition, a bindable insurance quote, and the home's systems.
Does Coral Ridge have ocean access by boat?
Many homes do, via the Intracoastal to a nearby inlet, but access varies by location and any fixed bridges. Confirm the specific route and any height restrictions for your boat.
What schools serve Coral Ridge?
Coral Ridge is zoned to Broward County Public Schools by home address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district before relying on them.
Is Coral Ridge a good investment?
Scarce east-side waterfront with ocean access and no HOA supports durable demand, but value turns on the frontage, the seawall, insurance, and condition. Run the full waterfront carrying cost before deciding; this is not a guarantee of future value.
How far is Coral Ridge from the beach and airport?
Fort Lauderdale beach is roughly 5 to 10 minutes east, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International is about 15 to 25 minutes south. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and bridges.
What are the carrying costs without an HOA?
Instead of dues, budget waterfront insurance, seawall and dock maintenance, taxes, and the upkeep of a mid-century or rebuilt home. These can be significant on the water, so price them before you offer.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Coral Ridge?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On waterfront where frontage, access, and the seawall swing value, having your own representation to read the water and the house is the highest-leverage decision you make.
You want deep-water, ocean-access dockage on the Intracoastal finger islesExcellent fit
You want an established east-side location with no community HOAExcellent fit
You will read the seawall, dock, and a mid-century or rebuilt home honestlyExcellent fit
You want a gated, amenity-rich HOA communityProbably not
You want a low-cost, low-maintenance inland homeProbably not
You will not underwrite waterfront insurance, seawall, and dock costsProbably not

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