Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sleepy River
A quiet corner of Fort Lauderdale worth knowing
1
Homes for sale
$795,000
Median list price
$467
Avg price / sqft
6
Median days on market
Sleepy River lives up to its name — a low-key residential pocket in the wider Fort Lauderdale homes for sale landscape, close in character to neighboring communities like Plantation Acres and Gingerwood Place. Homes here sit on comfortable lots with strong school assignments, including Nova Middle School and College Academy At Broward College, making it a practical choice for buyers who want space without leaving the city.
The market here is thin and moves fast. Right now there's just one active listing at $795,000, and the two homes sold over the past year went for a median of $935,000 — so when something comes up, you'll want to be ready. Track new inventory on the live map, because timing matters more than negotiating room in a neighborhood this small.
Sleepy River is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$795,000 – $795K price range
1,704 sqft median home
$3,000/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sleepy River
Every active listing inside the Sleepy River boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Sleepy River market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$935,000
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
82 days
Median time to sell
Sleepy River vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 46.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sleepy River boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sleepy River is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sleepy River home
≈ $4,704/mo
$795,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$3,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
137
Median age
51
Median income
$59,063
Median home value
$311,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sleepy River
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Beliefs
Top 6% in the U.S.Conservation
Good stewards of the earth, this population advocates for a cleaner environment and responsible use of resources. They often encourage others to recycle and use clean energy.
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.
Food & Drink
Top 8% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Straight answers
Sleepy River FAQs
Is Sleepy River a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale with solid school assignments, including Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem and College Academy at Broward College. The small scale means a settled, low-turnover feel — good for buyers who value stability over a busy street scene.
Is Sleepy River expensive?+
It sits in the upper-mid range for Fort Lauderdale, with a current median list price of $795,000 and an average of about $467 per square foot. The two homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $935,000, so pricing can climb quickly for the right property.
What do homes cost in Sleepy River?+
The single active listing is priced at $795,000 for roughly 1,704 square feet, which works out to about $467 per square foot. Recent sales ran higher, with a median sold price of $935,000 over the last 12 months — a reflection of how few homes trade here.
How is the market in Sleepy River?+
It's a low-inventory, fast-moving market — just one active listing and two sales in the past year, with a median of six days on market. Sellers averaged about 91% of asking, so there's modest room to negotiate but little time to hesitate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax runs around $3,665 per year, and there's no significant HOA data reported for the neighborhood. For renters, the median lease sits near $3,000 a month, giving a sense of the area's carrying costs.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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