Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shelter Islands
Waterfront living on a quiet Fort Lauderdale pocket
2
Homes for sale
$769,500
Median list price
$443
Avg price / sqft
62
Median days on market
Shelter Islands is a small waterfront enclave in Fort Lauderdale, where the appeal is right there in the name — homes with direct water access and the kind of low-traffic calm that's hard to find this close to the coast. It sits within reach of established neighborhoods like Plantation Acres and Gingerwood Place, and families here are assigned to the well-regarded Nova cluster, including Nova High School and Nova Middle School.
This is a thin market — just two active listings right now, both waterfront, with a median list price of $769,500. Homes are taking their time to sell at a median of 62 days, and recent sellers have averaged 83% of asking, so there's real room to negotiate. If you want water frontage in Fort Lauderdale without the Galt Mile density, this is a niche worth watching on the live map.
Shelter Islands is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$640,000 – $899K price range
1,762 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shelter Islands
$640,000
835 NW 13th Avenue, Dania Beach FL 33004, DANIA BEACH
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,874 sqft
$899,000
825 Argonaut Isle, Dania Beach FL 33004, DANIA BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
Every active listing inside the Shelter Islands boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Shelter Islands market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$735,000
Median sold price
83%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
115 days
Median time to sell
Shelter Islands vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shelter Islands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shelter Islands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shelter Islands home
≈ $5,424/mo
$769,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
381
Median age
36
Median income
$80,766
Median home value
$485,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Shelter Islands
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
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.
Culture
Top 3% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Entertainment
Top 3% 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.
Entertainment
Top 4% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Shelter Islands FAQs
Is Shelter Islands a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a quiet, water-oriented pocket of Fort Lauderdale rather than a busy building-heavy corridor. Both active homes are waterfront, and the neighborhood is assigned to the respected Nova High School cluster. The trade-off is scale — this is a small enclave with limited turnover.
Is Shelter Islands expensive?+
It's a mid-to-upper price point for the Fort Lauderdale area, with a median list price of $769,500 and homes ranging from $640,000 to $899,000. At an average of $443 per square foot, you're paying for water frontage rather than square footage — the median home is about 1,762 sqft.
What do homes cost in Shelter Islands?+
Current listings run from $640,000 to $899,000, with a median list price of $769,500. Over the past year, the two homes that sold closed at a median of $735,000, so actual sale prices are landing below asking.
How is the market in Shelter Islands?+
It's a slow, thin market — just two active listings and two sales in the last 12 months. Homes sit a median of 62 days, and sellers are averaging 83% of asking, which signals negotiating room for buyers who are patient. Compared to denser Fort Lauderdale pockets like Galt Mile, this is a wait-for-the-right-one neighborhood.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for the current listings, so budget with your agent on a per-property basis. Property taxes are meaningful here, with a median around $13,921 per year, reflecting the waterfront values.
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