Ravenswood Estates & Mari
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Ravenswood Estates & Mari is a Fort Lauderdale market trading at a $250K median with a median of 98 days on market—slow by any standard. The $211 per square foot suggests older or more modest construction, and the five-month inventory churn tells you this is a buyer's market where negotiation matters more than speed.
Year-over-year prices are down nearly 6 percent, but the long view is instructive: since 2012, values have tripled. That historic run has paused. For sellers, expect patience and realistic pricing. For buyers, the combination of sub-median pricing in Fort Lauderdale and extended days-on-market creates room to be selective about condition and to negotiate earnestly.
Ravenswood Estates & Mari right now
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($250K) is down 5.7% from the prior 12 months ($265K) and up 201% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Very High (33 and 43 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 47% below the typical Broward County sale ($250K vs $472K, trailing 12 months, Beaches MLS records).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Ravenswood Estates & Mari market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $250K ($211 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 98 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 6% from the prior 12 months and up 201% since 2012, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (33 closings in the current window).
A Fort Lauderdale neighborhood where the median price sits well below county norms and inventory moves deliberately, appealing to cost-conscious buyers willing to trade pace for value.
Who Ravenswood Estates & Mari is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers with Fort Lauderdale job proximity who can stomach a longer search in exchange for a sub-median price and negotiating leverage.
- Investors seeking cashflow over appreciation, comfortable with condition variance and prepared to underwrite deferred maintenance into the basis.
- Downsizers or single-income households prioritizing affordability in Broward and willing to trade amenities and finish level for location and cost.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to close in thirty days or expect multiple competing offers—the median time on market here is more than three months.
- Anyone counting on near-term price growth to unlock equity; the recent pullback and slow pace suggest patience, not momentum.
- Households expecting resort-style amenities, modern finishes, or a tightly managed community experience—the price per square foot and market fundamentals point to modest, older stock.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 15 of each year, from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($250K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($265K) IS the -5.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 19 to 45 sales each (33 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. 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.
The Ravenswood Estates & Mari buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ravenswood Estates & Mari 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 Ravenswood Estates & Mari.
What the market posture actually means
The 98-day median time-on-market is the headline number here. In a faster market, homes move in three weeks; Ravenswood's near-100-day average means most listings sit through multiple price adjustments or await a buyer with specific needs. It also means you have time—time to inspect thoroughly, time to compare across listings, time to understand what drives condition premiums in this price band.
The year-over-year decline of 5.7 percent reflects recalibration after a long expansion. Prices have pulled back modestly from recent peaks, but the 201 percent gain since 2012 underscores that Fort Lauderdale real estate—even in more accessible pockets—has participated fully in the region's growth. What you're buying into now is a slower rhythm, not a distressed market.
The low market-heat score and the 33 closings in the trailing window point to modest transaction volume. This is not a feeding frenzy; it's a market where each deal is individually negotiated and where condition, location within the community, and days-on-market all influence final terms. Buyers who do their homework and sellers who price to the comps will find transactions; those who expect urgency will be disappointed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ravenswood Estates & Mari. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Ravenswood Estates & Mari buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.9). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +201% since 2012; Recent Direction -5.7% year-over-year; Pricing Power 89.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a slow-turn market like Ravenswood, agent skill separates productive searches from wasted weekends. Momentum's analysts track which listings have been re-priced, how long comparable units have sat, and what condition issues are worth walking from versus negotiating over. We pull coastal-market data across Broward to give you context on whether the median here represents value or simply reflects the housing stock, and we'll tell you candidly when a listing is overpriced relative to its condition and days on market. In a buyer's market, the right representation means leverage, not just access.
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Recent Developments in Ravenswood Estates Mari
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ravenswood Estates Mari, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Construction Starts on 376-Unit 'The Cove' at 1055 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale
Affiliated Development has started construction on The Cove, an eight-story, 376-unit apartment building at 1055 North Federal Highway on the former Link hotel site. About 206 of the units are designated workforce housing under the Live Local Act, backed by a 74 million dollar construction loan from Pacific Life. Move-in is anticipated in spring 2028.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a large workforce-oriented rental supply along the North Federal Highway corridor and redevelops a former hotel parcel into housing. The site is about 1 mile north of Ravenswood Estates Mari.
Source: Florida YIMBY - July 2026Development
$54 Million Pre-Construction Loan Secured for ODA-Designed Skyscrapers in Fort Lauderdale
Dependable Equities secured a 54 million dollar pre-construction loan from CDK Capital for two ODA-designed towers south of the New River near Las Olas Boulevard, at 101 Southeast 7th Street and 633 Southeast 3rd Avenue. The towers would rise about 557 and 563 feet with roughly 1,460 condominium and multifamily residences and about 14,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Construction is anticipated to begin in early 2028.
What it may mean for the marketPositions two high-rise residential towers and ground-floor commercial space for the downtown Fort Lauderdale market south of the New River. The site is about 1 mile southwest of Ravenswood Estates Mari.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Feldman Equities, Greystar Fort Lauderdale Apartments OK'd
Fort Lauderdale approved a rezoning allowing Feldman Equities and Greystar to build 310 apartments at the Pinnacle Corporate Park at 500 Northwest 62nd Street in the Cypress Creek area. The plan includes four five-story residential buildings, 2,800 square feet of commercial space and a five-story parking garage, with 46 units restricted to households earning up to 120 percent of area median income for 30 years. Existing office buildings on the site will remain.
What it may mean for the marketBrings residential density and workforce-priced units to a heavily commercialized Cypress Creek office area under the new Uptown Urban District designation. The project is about 5 miles north of Ravenswood Estates Mari, elsewhere in Broward County.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Tavistock Development to Expand Pier Sixty-Six
Tavistock Development is advancing an eight-acre second phase of Pier Sixty-Six along Southeast 17th Street, with four mixed-use buildings each rising about 270 feet and 339 residential units. Plans include roughly 185,600 square feet of commercial space with retail, restaurant, grocery and office uses, a waterfront promenade and expanded marina facilities. The project is expected to enter the city development review process in the coming months.
What it may mean for the marketExpands a waterfront mixed-use district with new housing, retail and marina infrastructure along the 17th Street corridor. The site is about 2 miles south of Ravenswood Estates Mari.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Integra Wins Approval for Fort Lauderdale Beach Development Again
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved an amended development permit for Integra Solutions' Sereno project at 2901 East 9th Court, raising the condominium count from 76 to 88 and adding 113 hotel rooms in a 14-story structure. It is the third iteration of the plan since initial approval four years earlier. The Planning and Zoning Board had recommended approval in March.
What it may mean for the marketAdds condominium and hotel supply to the Fort Lauderdale beach area through a revised and expanded approved plan. The site is about 2 miles east of Ravenswood Estates Mari.
Source: The Real Deal - May 2026Development
Fort Lauderdale Advances Opus at 701 Condominium Development
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted unanimously to approve Opus at 701, a 13-story, 54-unit waterfront condominium at 632 and 701 Bayshore Drive. The site plan replaces the former Manhattan Tower hotel and a 56-year-old apartment building on a 0.78-acre parcel. The project includes 114 parking spaces and amenities such as a fitness center, spa and waterfront pool.
What it may mean for the marketRedevelops an older hotel and apartment parcel into a new waterfront condominium supply in the Fort Lauderdale beach area. The site is about 2 miles east of Ravenswood Estates Mari.
Source: The Real Deal
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (660 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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