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Modest living in Fort Lauderdale
Located west of Fort Lauderdale Beach and minutes away from downtown, Dorsey Riverbend offers quiet, urban residential living amid the lively energy of Fort Lauderdale. The neighborhood is also in proximity to highways, schools and city parks, making it an accessible and commuter-friendly community. “Dorsey Riverbend is just north of Riverside Park and sits in a buffer zone that is in between neighborhoods,” says Michael Duris, Realtor at Duris Real Estate, Inc., serving the East Fort Lauderdale area with 17 years of experience. “The location is very central and convenient, and it’s very urban.”
Modest single-family homes line the streets in Dorsey Riverbend.
Sandy shores near Dorsey Riverbend provide year-round outdoor fun.
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More affordable housing in Fort Lauderdale
“Home values here are significantly less than in neighboring areas,” Duris says. Primarily comprised of modest Cape Cods and cottages built between the 1950s and the 1960s and newer townhouses from the early 2000s, Dorsey Riverbend’s homes range from $200,000 to $450,000. Often tucked by mature trees, 1,000-square-foot National, ranch-style and Cape Cod homes frame the landscape and are priced from $200,000 to $400,000. The yard sizes tend to be small, which is a common characteristic of city plots. Townhouses tend to be around 1,500 square feet and are often listed between $350,000 and $450,000.
The Dorsey Riverbend neighborhood is growing with new residential development.
Residents enjoy clean, maintained townhouses with access to community amenities.
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Navigating the city by public transit
The Broward County Transit (BCT) is available for residents traveling within Broward County. The commuter train Tri-Rail is run by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), and has stops in Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach for those who work outside the city. For those who commute by car, Interstate 95 borders the area with access to Miami, Orlando and Northern Florida. The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is 7 miles south, and Kindred Hospital South Florida – Ft. Lauderdale is about 2 miles east of the neighborhood.
Water taxis are one of several public transportation options in Dorsey Riverbend.
Dorsey Riverbend is just a short drive from Downtown Fort Lauderdale.
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Broward County Public Schools
Area primary schools include North Fork Elementary School and Walker Elementary School, both of which have a C-minus Niche rating. Parkway Middle School is a local magnet school and rates a C, while Sunrise Middle School scores an overall B Niche rating. Prospective high schools include Stranahan High School and Fort Lauderdale High School, each receiving a B-minus and an A score, respectively. Stranahan High offers magnet programs in fields of business, design, engineering, health and social sciences, while Fort Lauderdale High School has Cambridge International and Pre-Law & Public Affairs magnet programs.
Walker Elementary School is a magnet school in Dorsey Riverbend.
North Fork Elementary School serves children in the Dorsey Riverbend neighborhood.
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Breweries around Dorsey Riverbend
Small area grocery stores include Ray’s Market and Dixie Court Food Market, which serves prepared deli food such as clubs and sandwiches. Publix is about 1 mile to the east, and Walmart is about 1 mile to the west for convenient shopping. Snappers Fish and Chicken is a casual eatery that is known for serving fried fish and chicken, and local breweries, such as Orchestrated Minds Brewing Co., are also close by for craft beer and catch-up with friends.
Dorsey Riverbend residents have many local breweries to choose from.
BarkYard n' Brews is a unique beer garden and dog park in Dorsey Riverbend.
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Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park
Residents may walk along Provident Park’s shaded walkway that loops around the park’s grounds. North Fork Riverfront Park is another pocket park by North Fork New River with a small picnic area. Larger parks nearby include Carter Park and Holiday Park, featuring sports facilities, athletic fields, playgrounds, trails, a pool and a skating rink. Serving as a local cultural hotspot, Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park offers free after-school and summer recreation programs to kids while providing sports facilities, playgrounds, a computer lab and art classes to residents. There is also a 17-acre lake and a boat ramp for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Backyard ‘n Brews is a popular off-leash dog park, where residents can grab a beer or a fountain drink while watching pets play.
Northfork Riverfront Park sign framed by trees in Dorsey Riverbend.
Provident Park provides a peaceful retreat in Dorsey Riverbend’s center.
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Events in Fort Lauderdale
As the first African American school in Fort Lauderdale, today, the Old Dillard Museum building is a historical landmark and an education center on African American history. Additional attractions and events in the city include the annual Pride Fort Lauderdale, which is a pool party that takes place in spring, the Tortuga Music Festival that brings in popular country singers while raising awareness on marine conservation, and the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival, a street fair featuring some of the city’s best restaurants and more than 100 wine selections from international wineries. Popular boat shows include the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Dorsey Riverbend
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Dorsey Riverbend Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dorsey Riverbend, Fort Lauderdale sell after 89 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Dorsey Riverbend, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $379,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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