Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shady Banks
Waterfront living just south of downtown
5
Homes for sale
$899,000
Median list price
$497
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
Shady Banks sits along the New River in southeast Fort Lauderdale, a quiet residential pocket where single-family homes and canal frontage give the neighborhood a low-key, water-oriented feel. It's close enough to downtown and the beaches to make the most of city life, but the streets themselves stay calm and neighborly. You'll find it shares that character with nearby communities like Gingerwood Place and Happy Dale, and it draws families who value assigned schools like College Academy At Broward College.
For buyers, this is a small, tight market — just five active listings right now, so inventory moves and choices are limited. The median list price sits at $899,000, with homes ranging from around $500,000 up past $2 million, and properties are taking a median of 47 days to sell. If nothing in Shady Banks fits, it's worth widening the search across Fort Lauderdale homes for sale or checking the live map for the latest.
Shady Banks is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$499,999 – $2.2M price range
2,292 sqft median home
$16,250/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shady Banks
$499,999$515,000
1508 SW 20th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,047 sqft
$895,000
1514 Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,236 sqft
$899,000
1515 SW 13th Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,764 sqft
$2,200,000
1617 SW 17th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,500 sqft
$925,000
1516 SW 15th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,292 sqft
Every active listing inside the Shady Banks boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Shady Banks market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$865,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
62 days
Median time to sell
Shady Banks vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shady Banks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shady Banks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shady Banks home
≈ $5,596/mo
$899,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$16,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
635
Median age
55
Median income
$105,441
Median home value
$532,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Shady Banks
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 3% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Culture
Top 6% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Beliefs
Top 7% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Lifestyles
Top 7% 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.
Straight answers
Shady Banks FAQs
Is Shady Banks a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential neighborhood along the New River, popular with families thanks to schools like Nova Blanche Forman Elementary and its proximity to downtown Fort Lauderdale. The small scale keeps it calm, and water frontage on parts of the neighborhood adds to the appeal. It suits buyers who want a settled, water-oriented pocket close to city life.
Is Shady Banks expensive?+
It's a premium neighborhood — the median list price is $899,000 and homes trade at an average of about $497 per square foot. Prices run from around $500,000 for smaller homes up past $2 million for the larger waterfront properties, so there's a genuine spread depending on what you're after.
What do homes cost in Shady Banks?+
The current median list price is $899,000, with a range of roughly $500,000 to $2.2 million across the five active listings. Over the past year, four homes sold at a median price of $865,000, and the typical home here is about 2,292 square feet.
How is the market in Shady Banks?+
It's a small, steady market — just five homes are active now and four sold in the last 12 months, with a median of 47 days on market. Sellers are getting about 94% of their asking price on average, which points to measured, realistic negotiation rather than a frenzy.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here are single-family with no reported HOA dues, so you're generally not paying monthly association fees. The median property tax runs about $7,788 per year, which is a normal figure for homes in this price range in Broward County.
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