Ravenswood Estates & Marinas
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Ravenswood Estates & Marinas market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $224K ($202 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 45 days on market for closed sales, and 13.5 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is down 10% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (8 closings in the current window).

Ravenswood Estates & Marinas is a community of 241 homes in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, built between 1970 and 2024 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,272 square feet. 42% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Ravenswood Estates & Marinas combines Fort Lauderdale waterfront positioning with a median price of $301K and 32-day absorption, appealing to buyers who prioritize dock access and canal living over turnkey interiors.

• Mary M. Bethune (Broward) · Elementary
• Attucks · Middle
• Hollywood Hills · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Ravenswood Estates & Marinas listings and can change; always confirm with Broward County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Ravenswood Estates & Marinas address.

The $301K median tells you this is not a showcase-ready, deep-water community—it's a value corridor where condition varies and buyers need to budget for updates or accept older Florida vernacular finishes. The $228 per-square-foot figure reflects the broad spread you'll see: some homes will be turn-key with recent hurricane upgrades and composite docks; others will need roof, AC, kitchen, and seawall work before you feel comfortable closing. Walk every property with a marine contractor if you plan to keep a boat.

The 32-day median time on market is a market in balance—inventory isn't flying off the MLS, but it's not languishing either. Sellers who price to condition and disclose dock load limits and seawall status are seeing offers within the first month. Buyers have enough time to perform mangrove surveys, slip permits, and title work without racing six competing bids. If you're financing, confirm your lender underwrites the marina structure as part of the appraisal; not all do.

No community amenities are identified in the current listings, so assume this is a collection of single-family homes oriented around private docks and canal access rather than a master-planned development with a clubhouse or pool. Your investment here is in the water, the Fort Lauderdale location, and the autonomy that comes with maintaining your own dock and seawall. If you want a community manager handling landscaping and insurance, this is not that product.

Ravenswood requires a broker who knows which canal segments flood on king tides, which seawalls are steel versus concrete, and which dock configurations will accommodate a 30-foot center console versus a sailboat draft. We walk properties with marine contractors in our network, review dock permits and FEMA maps before you write an offer, and negotiate inspection timelines that let you assess both the structure and the waterfront infrastructure. If a home isn't worth the deferred maintenance, we'll tell you to walk—and show you two better options the same afternoon.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.