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Coral Ridge Isles in Fort Lauderdale

Coral Ridge Isles

Established 1988 · Intracoastal West · ZIP 32224

A waterfront single-family Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of 1960s ranch homes, many on ocean-access canals under fixed bridges.

Waterfront canalsSingle-family ranchesNo mandatory HOA
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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Built fromLive BeachesMLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseBeachesMLS
$800K
Median Price
7.3mo
Supply
124days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$457/sf
Median $/Sqft
-6%
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Coral Ridge Isles is an established Fort Lauderdale single-family neighborhood of 1960s ranch homes, where the defining variable is water. Roughly four hundred of its homes sit on canals with ocean access, but that access is via fixed, lower bridges, which caps the size and height of boat that can pass, so the read on any waterfront home is the bridge clearance and water depth as much as the dock itself. The non-waterfront homes are a more attainable inland buy near the beach. With only a voluntary civic association rather than a mandatory HOA, value turns on whether a home is on the water, the bridge-limited navigability, and the condition of an older home. Comp by waterfront type, not by a neighborhood average."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Coral Ridge Isles market snapshot (as of June 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $800K ($457 per sq ft), with homes averaging 124 days on market and 7.3 months of supply, a buyer's market. Based on 23 recent closings in live BeachesMLS data.

Coral Ridge Isles is an established single-family neighborhood in northeast Fort Lauderdale (ZIP 33334), with nearly 1,000 homes bounded roughly by Commercial Boulevard to the south, Cypress Creek Road to the north, Dixie Highway to the west, and NE 18th Avenue to the east.

Most homes were originally built in the 1960s, with single-story ranch styles the most common, many with in-ground pools and mature landscaping. The neighborhood has a settled, residential feel close to the beach and to Cypress Creek's offices and shopping.

Water is the key differentiator. Roughly four hundred homes sit on waterfront canals with ocean access, but that access is under fixed, lower bridges, which limits the size and especially the height of boat that can reach the Intracoastal and the ocean. Confirm bridge clearance and water depth for any waterfront home and your specific boat.

There is a voluntary civic or homeowners association with a strong community feel and a newsletter, but no mandatory HOA on most homes, so standards follow City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County codes. Value here is driven by waterfront status, bridge-limited navigability, and the condition of an older home.

Quick Match

Who Coral Ridge Isles is best for.

Best for

  • Boaters with a lower-profile boat who want an ocean-access canal home at a relative value
  • Buyers who want a single-family ranch near the beach and Cypress Creek
  • Buyers who want a no-mandatory-HOA neighborhood with a voluntary civic association
  • Buyers who will read bridge clearance and water depth carefully

Probably not for

  • Boaters who need tall, unobstructed access for a large or fly-bridge vessel
  • Buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich community or new construction
  • Buyers expecting non-waterfront pricing to match the waterfront homes
  • Buyers unwilling to budget renovation on 1960s homes
Market Pulse

How Coral Ridge Isles is performing right now

35/100
momentum
Buyer's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
7.3Months of supplytight
110Median days on marketdays
3 : 14Under contract vs for salestrong demand
23Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+127%Median price since 2012appreciation
+7%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 13, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Coral Ridge Isles listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in Coral Ridge Isles

Live MLS inventory for Coral Ridge Isles. 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.

5250 Ne 15Th Avenue home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 22 daysTop listing
$1,099,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,915 sqft · built 1964
5250 Ne 15Th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Renovated
Listed by Atlantic Pearl Realty, Inc.
1436 Ne 57Th Street home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 212 days
$1,099,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,844 sqft · built 1972
1436 Ne 57Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Strong resaleRenovatedLakefront
Listed by Compass Florida, LLC
5900 Ne 15Th Avenue home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 106 days
$1,090,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,534 sqft · built 1964
5900 Ne 15Th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
RenovatedPool
Listed by Cays LLC
5830 Ne 14Th Road home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 255 days
$1,059,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,098 sqft · built 1962
5830 Ne 14Th Road, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Strong resaleLakefrontPool
Listed by Vreeland Real Estate LLC
5320 Ne 16Th Terrace home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 162 days
$999,999
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,296 sqft · built 1978
5320 Ne 16Th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Grand State Realty
1485 Ne 57Th Court home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 115 days
$995,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 1961
1485 Ne 57Th Court, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Strong resaleRenovatedBest value
Listed by Casasierra Realty LLC
1418 Ne 57Th Place home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 8 days
$979,000
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,772 sqft · built 1960
1418 Ne 57Th Place, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Listed by Ryan Critch Real Estate
1430 Ne 53Rd Court home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 296 days
$959,000
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1967
1430 Ne 53Rd Court, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Strong resaleLakefrontPool
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
1448 Ne 57Th Street home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 3 days
$949,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,242 sqft · built 1964
1448 Ne 57Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by Savvy Avenue, LLC
1460 Ne 55Th Street home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 2 days
$895,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1963
1460 Ne 55Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by William Raveis Real Estate
1745 Ne 52Nd Street home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 317 days
$774,999
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,988 sqft · built 1964
1745 Ne 52Nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
RenovatedBest value
Listed by Vision Realty of Miami
5731 Ne 17Th Terrace home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 51 days
$720,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1963
5731 Ne 17Th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by EXP Realty LLC
5706 Ne 15Th Avenue home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 172 days
$635,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1963
5706 Ne 15Th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by Dalton Wade Inc
1640 Ne 60Th Street home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesActive · 16 days
$625,000
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,547 sqft · built 1963
1640 Ne 60Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Reno opportunityBest valuePool
Listed by Keller Williams Dedicated Professionals
1510 Ne 57Th Court home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesPending · 190 days
$989,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,115 sqft · built 1963
1510 Ne 57Th Court, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
RenovatedBest value
Listed by Real Broker, LLC
5100 Ne 14Th Terrace home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesPending · 62 days
$887,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,361 sqft · built 1968
5100 Ne 14Th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
Reno opportunityBest valuePool
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC
5631 Ne 16Th Avenue home for sale in Coral Ridge IslesPending · 460 days
$789,000
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,583 sqft · built 1960
5631 Ne 16Th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33334
RenovatedBest valuePool
Listed by Savvy Avenue, LLC

Active and pending Coral Ridge Isles listings as of 2026-06-13, priced high to low. 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.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Coral Ridge Isles on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from BeachesMLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

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

Drive times from Coral Ridge Isles. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and the beach (Commercial Blvd)~5 to 10 min · east to the ocean
Cypress Creek offices and shopping~5 min · just north
I-95 (Commercial or Cypress Creek)~5 to 10 min · approximate, varies with traffic
Downtown Fort Lauderdale and Las Olas~15 to 20 min · south along the coast or US-1
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)~20 to 30 min · south via I-95
Brightline Fort Lauderdale station~15 to 20 min · downtown rail service

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

Nearby Communities

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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 Isles (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 Isles 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 Isles address.

The takeaway

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

Recent Developments in Coral Ridge Isles

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is ocean-access waterfront near the beach at a relative value, with the catch that fixed bridges limit boat size. The near-term watch items are waterfront insurance and seawall costs and the renovation of older homes.

Ocean-access canals at a relative value

BullishRoughly four hundred homes on ocean-access water near the beach offer waterfront at a more attainable point than the deep-water enclaves, supporting demand. impact
SignificanceRadius: Waterfront blocks

Ocean-access canals at a relative value

Fixed, lower bridges limit boat size

NeutralBridge clearance caps the size and height of boat that can reach the ocean, so navigability, not just the dock, sets a waterfront home's value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Waterfront blocks

Fixed, lower bridges limit boat size

Voluntary association, older ranch stock

NeutralNo mandatory HOA and 1960s homes mean condition and upkeep vary; the renovation level drives value. impact
SignificanceRadius: Neighborhood

Voluntary association, older ranch 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 Isles, 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. 1960s
    Development

    Coral Ridge Isles built out as a waterfront ranch neighborhood

    Neighborhood profiles describe Coral Ridge Isles as nearly 1,000 single-family homes built mostly in the 1960s, with single-story ranches common and roughly 400 homes on waterfront canals with ocean access under fixed, lower bridges, and a voluntary rather than mandatory homeowners association. Why it matters: The ocean-access water is the draw, but the fixed bridges limit boat size and the older stock means condition varies; confirm navigability and condition per home. 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.

The Strategy

The Coral Ridge Isles buying strategy.

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

1

Confirm the bridge clearance and water depth. On a waterfront home, the fixed-bridge height and the depth determine what boat can reach the ocean; verify both for your vessel before you value the home.

2

Price by waterfront status. Ocean-access canal homes and non-waterfront homes trade very differently; confirm which a home is before you compare it.

3

Read the home's condition. On 1960s ranches, confirm the roof, systems, and any updates, and budget the modernization honestly.

4

Confirm the HOA status. Verify the home is not in a mandatory HOA and understand the voluntary civic association.

5

Budget waterfront carrying costs. On the water, price wind and flood insurance and seawall and dock upkeep before you write.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A sound or updated ranch on an ocean-access canal with verified bridge clearance for your boat, priced to comparable waterfront sales nearby.
Biggest Risk
Overpaying for a waterfront home whose bridge clearance will not pass your boat, or underbudgeting seawall, insurance, and renovation.
Best Lot
Ocean-access canal homes with usable bridge clearance, then non-waterfront homes on good lots.
Smart Timing
Confirm waterfront insurance and seawall costs, which move quickly, before you commit.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

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 Isles is an established northeast Fort Lauderdale single-family neighborhood of nearly 1,000 homes, bounded roughly by Commercial Boulevard, Cypress Creek Road, Dixie Highway, and NE 18th Avenue. Most homes were built in the 1960s, with single-story ranches common, and roughly 400 sit on waterfront canals with ocean access under fixed, lower bridges that limit boat size and height. There is a voluntary civic or homeowners association with a newsletter, but no mandatory HOA on most homes, so standards follow City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County codes. Value turns on waterfront status, bridge-limited navigability, and the condition of an older home; confirm the bridge clearance and water depth, the HOA status, the home's condition, and the school assignment by address before relying on them.

Coral Ridge Isles Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Coral Ridge Isles.

The takeaway

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

Here are the broad resale bands in Coral Ridge Isles today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: non-waterfront ranches
$400K to $790K

Single-story ranch homes off the water, the more attainable way into the neighborhood. Condition and lot drive value more than size.

Lowest entry
Core: ocean-access canal homes
$790K to $990K

Homes on canals with ocean access under fixed bridges, the heart of the waterfront market here. Bridge clearance, water depth, and condition separate these the most.

Most inventory
High: updated waterfront homes
$990K to $1.75M

Renovated or reimagined waterfront ranches with usable dockage and good clearance, the top of the local range. The water and the updates drive the premium.

Strongest resale

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

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$800K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$400K to $790K
Entry: non-waterfront ranches
Single-story ranch homes off the water, the more attainable way into the neighborhood. Condition and lot drive value more than size.
$790K to $990K
Core: ocean-access canal homes
Homes on canals with ocean access under fixed bridges, the heart of the waterfront market here. Bridge clearance, water depth, and condition separate these the most.
$990K to $1.75M
High: updated waterfront homes
Renovated or reimagined waterfront ranches with usable dockage and good clearance, the top of the local range. The water and the updates drive the premium.

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

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Coral Ridge Isles, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

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
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 11% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$475
Original$429
Median days on market
Renovated190
Original56

From current Coral Ridge Isles listings (renovated 7, original 10); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

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.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Coral Ridge Isles holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Intracoastal West 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 Isles

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.

Coral Ridge Isles1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Coral Ridge Isles2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Coral Ridge Isles3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Coral Ridge Isles4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Coral Ridge Isles5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The ocean-access water is the draw, but the bridges set the limit. The deal is won or lost on the bridge clearance, the water, and an honest read of a 1960s home, not the neighborhood name.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

8.0B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk6.2/10
Location Efficiency8.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Coral Ridge Isles 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.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

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
  • Ocean-access canal homes with usable clearance hold value best
  • Bridge height and water depth set true navigability
  • Non-waterfront homes are the more attainable buy
  • The water is what you cannot reproduce; the bridge sets the limit
  • Comp by waterfront status, not the neighborhood average

In Coral Ridge Isles the biggest value driver after condition is whether a home is on the water and what its bridge clearance allows. Ocean-access canal homes with usable clearance and depth carry the premium, but a low fixed bridge can sharply limit the boat a home can serve, so navigability is as important as the dock. Non-waterfront ranches are the more attainable buy. Compare a home against the closest sale of the same waterfront status and clearance, and weigh the water and the bridge as heavily as the renovations.

The 15-Second Verdict

Coral Ridge Isles in 15 seconds.

Best forBoaters with a lower-profile boat who want an ocean-access canal home near the beach at a relative value.
Strong onOcean-access waterfront at a more attainable point, single-family ranch character, no mandatory HOA, and beach proximity.
WatchFixed-bridge clearance and water depth, whether a home is waterfront, seawall and insurance costs, and renovation on older homes.
Not forBoaters needing tall, unobstructed access, buyers wanting a gated amenity community, or new construction.
The edgeOcean-access water near the beach at a relative value is durable for the right buyer once the bridge clearance checks out.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Most homes carry no mandatory HOA; a voluntary association exists
  • Roughly 400 homes are on ocean-access canals
  • Fixed bridges limit boat size; confirm clearance
  • Older ranch stock means condition varies; read each home
  • Budget seawall, dock, and waterfront insurance on the water

Most homes in Coral Ridge Isles are not part of a mandatory homeowners association; there is a voluntary civic or homeowners association rather than mandatory dues, and standards follow City of Fort Lauderdale and Broward County codes. Confirm the HOA status for a specific home and budget waterfront and older-home carrying costs separately.

There is generally no mandatory HOA, so no HOA-funded common areas; the voluntary association supports community events and a newsletter. City services and nearby parks serve the area.

There is no community club. The lifestyle centers on the canals, the nearby beach, and Cypress Creek conveniences rather than a private amenity club.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Coral Ridge Isles buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxBroward County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Coral Ridge Isles.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
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.

Selling in Coral Ridge Isles

Price it to the water, the bridge clearance, and the condition, not the Zestimate.

If you are selling in Coral Ridge Isles, the right list price reflects whether your home is on ocean-access water and what boat its bridge clearance allows, because navigability and waterfront status drive value here more than square footage.

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 Isles, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Coral Ridge Country Club, 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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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Coral Ridge Isles year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

Coral Ridge Isles Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Coral Ridge Isles is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,099,999, and homes go under contract in about 68 days.

2.2
Months supply
$1,099,999
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$321
Per sqft
68
Days on mkt
7/6/39
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Coral Ridge Isles have ocean access?
Yes, for roughly 400 of its homes on waterfront canals, but access is under fixed, lower bridges that limit the size and height of boat that can reach the Intracoastal and the ocean. Confirm the bridge clearance and water depth for a specific home and your boat.
Does Coral Ridge Isles have an HOA?
Most homes are not part of a mandatory homeowners association; there is a voluntary civic association rather than mandatory dues. Confirm the status for a specific home.
Is it a gated community?
No. Coral Ridge Isles is an established, non-gated single-family neighborhood in northeast Fort Lauderdale.
What kinds of homes are here?
Nearly 1,000 single-family homes, mostly 1960s single-story ranches, many with pools, and roughly 400 on waterfront canals with ocean access under fixed bridges.
What size boat can I keep here?
It depends on the fixed-bridge clearance and the water depth on your canal, which cap boat height and size. Verify both for the specific home and your vessel before relying on ocean access.
How far is the beach?
The beach at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is roughly five to ten minutes east on Commercial Boulevard, with Cypress Creek shopping and offices just north.
Is there a CDD fee?
There is generally no mandatory HOA here, and you should confirm whether any special assessment applies to a specific parcel as a matter of course.
Should I worry about home condition?
Read it closely. Because the stock is largely from the 1960s, confirm the roof, systems, and updates and budget renovation honestly, in addition to seawall and dock on the water.
What schools serve Coral Ridge Isles?
The neighborhood is part of Broward County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and changes periodically, so confirm the exact zoned schools for a specific home with the district.
Is Coral Ridge Isles a good investment?
Ocean-access waterfront near the beach at a relative value supports demand, with the caveat that fixed bridges limit boat size. The water, the clearance, and condition drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. On a purchase where bridge clearance and waterfront status swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Coral Ridge Isles?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You have a lower-profile boat and want an ocean-access canal home at a relative valueExcellent fit
You want a single-family ranch near the beach and Cypress CreekExcellent fit
You want a no-mandatory-HOA neighborhood with a voluntary civic associationExcellent fit
You will read bridge clearance and water depth carefullyExcellent fit
You will price by waterfront status and read older-home conditionExcellent fit
You need tall, unobstructed access for a large or fly-bridge vesselProbably not
You want a gated, amenity-rich community or new constructionProbably not
You expect non-waterfront pricing to match the waterfront homesProbably not
You are unwilling to budget renovation on 1960s homesProbably not
You want a private amenity club at the center of the communityProbably not

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Coral Ridge Isles median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty
Median sale price in Coral Ridge Isles, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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