Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Happy Dale
Central Fort Lauderdale living on a quiet residential grid
1
Homes for sale
$614,990
Median list price
$420
Avg price / sqft
30
Median days on market
Happy Dale sits in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, a modest, low-key residential pocket where single-family blocks feel removed from the tourist crush yet stay close to everything Broward County offers. It draws buyers who want a settled neighborhood feel with easy reach to the beaches, downtown, and the well-regarded Nova schools like Nova Blanche Forman Elementary and Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem.
Inventory here is thin — there's currently just one active listing at $619,000, so buyers should be ready to move when something surfaces and to watch nearby areas like Plantation Acres and Gingerwood Place too. Over the last year only two homes sold, at a median of $460,000, and sellers collected about 95% of asking — a market that rewards preparation over waiting.
Happy Dale is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$614,990 – $615K price range
1,466 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Happy Dale
Every active listing inside the Happy Dale boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Happy Dale market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$460,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
119 days
Median time to sell
Happy Dale vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Happy Dale boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Happy Dale is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Happy Dale home
≈ $4,165/mo
$614,990 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
243
Median age
46
Median income
$67,396
Median home value
$400,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Happy Dale
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Top 3% in the U.S.Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Food & Drink
Top 6% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Top 7% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Happy Dale FAQs
Is Happy Dale a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, centrally located Fort Lauderdale neighborhood that appeals to buyers who want single-family living near beaches and downtown. Families are drawn to the Nova school cluster, including Nova Blanche Forman Elementary, and the low-key residential character keeps it calmer than the coastal corridors.
Is Happy Dale expensive?+
It sits in a moderate range for Fort Lauderdale, with the current active listing priced at $619,000 and homes trading around $422 per square foot. The median sold price over the past year was $460,000, so it's more attainable than the waterfront and high-rise pockets like Galt Mile.
What do homes cost in Happy Dale?+
The one home on the market today is listed at $619,000, while the median sold price over the last 12 months was $460,000. With a median home size around 1,466 square feet at roughly $422 per square foot, expect mid-size single-family houses rather than large estates.
How is the market in Happy Dale?+
It's a low-volume, tight market — only two homes sold in the past year and just one is active now. Homes moved at a median of 25 days on market with sellers averaging 95% of asking, so well-priced listings don't linger; you can track new activity on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for Happy Dale, which is typical of an established single-family neighborhood without a formal association. Property taxes run a median of about $8,580 per year, so factor that into your monthly budget.
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