Riverland Village
Midcentury ranch homes in Riverland Village
Riverland Village's streets are full of midcentury ranch-style homes with two to four bedrooms, brightening the neighborhood with yellow, blue and orange hues. Many date back to the '50s but have been partially or fully renovated. With a median lot size of over 8,000 square feet, many feature backyards large enough for decks or pools. Palm trees, birds of paradise and royal poincianas add even more color and some additional privacy. Some homes have carports or attached garages big enough for one car and driveways large enough for a boat. Most streets are also flanked by sidewalks for easy pedestrian access. Move-in-ready homes are on the market for between $400,000 and $600,000.
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Walking distance to pickleball, basketball and playgrounds
Tennis and pickleball are popular pastimes, with courts at Benenson Park on the neighborhood's north side. Locals can picnic under the shaded gazebo, walk on the paved path, or play on the playground at Ann Herman Park. Located about a mile away at Sheridan Technical High School, Sunset Park is a 12-acre space with shaded basketball courts. Locals may join the Fort Lauderdale Country Club, which has two 18-hole golf courses.
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Students work towards future careers at Sheridan Technical High School
Families can walk their children to Stephen Foster Elementary, which is located in the neighborhood and receives a C-plus from Niche. New River Middle is located just south of the neighborhood and earns a B-minus. Stranahan High is located about 3 miles away and earns a B-minus. Teens may apply to attend Sheridan Technical High School, earning an A grade since its inception in 2015. Its students select a career focus at the end of their sophomore year and dual enroll for postsecondary credit.
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Georgia Pig BBQ is a neighborhood staple
Fresh produce and other groceries can be found at Winn-Dixie and Publix on the neighborhood's north side. For big-box shopping, Walmart is just over two miles north. Georgia Pig BBQ and Restaurant is a family-run restaurant that has been a community staple for over 70 years. It stays busy serving classic American breakfasts and authentic open-pit barbecue, specializing in a chopped pork sandwich.
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Bike tours explore district four
The community’s central location makes it easy to hop on the freeway and join Fort Lauderdale events, like the Starlight Musicals summer concert series at Holiday Park. Locals enjoy neighborhood bike tours led by city leaders, who point out ongoing projects and interesting spots around District 4.
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Locals get to downtown Fort Lauderdale by bus or car
Riverland Village earns a walk score of 69 and a bike score of 63 out of 100, with a dedicated bike lane on Fairmont Avenue leading to New River Middle School. The neighborhood is surrounded by major highways, namely Interstate 95 and the Florida Turnpike. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located 8 miles east and accessible via Interstate 595. Locals can get downtown by taking Davie Boulevard to South Federal Highway or the number 9 bus, run by Broward County Transit.
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Written By
Liz Coughlin
Video By
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Athens
Michelle Athens
Premier Investments Realty
(754) 799-4169
58 Total Sales
1 in Riverland Village
$375,000 Price
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Kelli Wolk
Kelli Wolk
LoKation
(754) 714-7282
51 Total Sales
1 in Riverland Village
$545,000 Price
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Maria Bembhy
Maria Bembhy
Avanti Way Realty LLC
(855) 645-1306
3 Total Sales
1 in Riverland Village
$490,000 Price
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Trent Head
Trent Head
RE/MAX Experience
(754) 354-5202
66 Total Sales
1 in Riverland Village
$370,000 Price
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Danilo Dominguez Cruz
Danilo Dominguez Cruz
Tsalach Real Estate
(844) 684-0643
31 Total Sales
2 in Riverland Village
$470K - $490K Price Range
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Kenny Silverman
Kenny Silverman
RE/MAX Experience
(754) 312-6521
95 Total Sales
1 in Riverland Village
$347,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sunview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Ann Herman Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Dr. Elizabeth Hays Civic Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Riverland Woods Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Trails
Riverland Preserve
- Trails
Shirley Small Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Riverland Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Riverland Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverland Village, Fort Lauderdale sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverland Village, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $569,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$581,193
Median Sale Price
$569,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$511,782
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$724,485
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$719,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$371
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
576
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,529
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,944
Median Age
40
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$71,492
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,164
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.6%
% Population in Labor Force
72.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
69''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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