Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
River Oaks
Waterfront living close to central Fort Lauderdale
46
Homes for sale
$645,000
Median list price
$464
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
River Oaks sits in the heart of Fort Lauderdale where canal-side streets and mature landscaping meet an easy commute to the coast. Roughly half the active market here is waterfront, and pool homes are just as common, so days built around boat access and backyard afternoons feel like the norm rather than the exception. Families gravitate toward the Nova cluster, including Nova Blanche Forman Elementary and Nova High School, while nearby pockets like Plantation Acres and Gingerwood Place round out the wider area.
For buyers, the numbers tell a layered story: 46 active listings span everything from a $179,000 entry point to nearly $3.75 million, with a median list price of $645,000. Homes are moving at a measured pace — about 48 days on market — and sellers are landing 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without expecting a fire sale. If you want to see how the waterfront and pool inventory is distributed, the live map is the fastest way to filter it, and you can widen the search to all Fort Lauderdale homes for sale if River Oaks runs tight.
River Oaks is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$179,000 – $3.7M price range
1,236 sqft median home
$2,150/mo median rent
34 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Oaks
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$250,000
2550 SW 18th Terrace # 2103, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 858 sqft
$619,000
1014 SW 20th St, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$670,000
, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,926 sqft
$260,000
2550 SW 18th Terrace # 2102, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 858 sqft
$260,000
2445 SW 18th Terrace # 922, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 858 sqft
$260,000
2445 SW 18th Terrace # 703, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 858 sqft
$220,000
2550 SW 18th Terrace # 2111, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
1 bd · 1 ba · 632 sqft
$200,000
1200 Davie Boulevard # 11, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
0 bd · 0 ba · 0 sqft
$220,000
2550 SW 18th Terrace # 2005, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
1 bd · 1 ba · 632 sqft
$1,599,000
2021 SW 14th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,800 sqft
$1,380,000
1423 SW 23rd Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,700 sqft
$995,000
917 Mandarin Isle, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft
Every active listing inside the River Oaks boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The River Oaks market
34
Sold, last 12 months
$892,500
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
River Oaks vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 184.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the River Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools River Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median River Oaks home
≈ $4,008/mo
$645,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,150/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,130
Median age
41
Median income
$99,986
Median home value
$662,255
Beyond the listings
Living in River Oaks
Lifestyles
Top 2% 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.
Entertainment
Top 15% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 23% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Food & Drink
Top 24% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Food & Drink
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
River Oaks FAQs
Is River Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want water access and pool living close to central Fort Lauderdale, with 20 of 46 active listings on the water. Families often factor in the Nova school cluster, including Nova High School. The mix of entry-level and luxury homes keeps the neighborhood from feeling one-note.
Is River Oaks expensive?+
It's mid-to-upper range for the area, with a median list price of $645,000 and an average of $464 per square foot. That said, the market spans from $179,000 to nearly $3.75 million, so there's genuine variety depending on whether you want waterfront or something more modest.
What do homes cost in River Oaks?+
The median list price is $645,000, while homes that actually sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $892,500 — a gap that reflects how much larger, waterfront inventory moves here. Median home size sits around 1,236 square feet at $464 per square foot. Browse current inventory on the live map to see what fits your budget.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and measured — 34 homes sold in the last 12 months, and current listings sit about 48 days on market. Sellers are averaging 95% of asking, which means well-priced homes move but buyers still have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax runs about $4,803 per year, which is typical for Broward County at this price point. HOA data isn't consistently reported across River Oaks listings, so confirm dues on any specific property, especially within the 7 gated communities on the market.
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