$1,404,075Average Value$569Average Price per Sq Ft7Homes For Sale
There are many docking options for the residents of Riverland Woods to dock their boats.
Wooded, waterside seclusion
Riverland Woods sits along the bank of the New River's southern fork, with both waterside and inland properties available. Narrow, quiet roads shaded under the bends of arching palms and leafy foliage, giving the illusion of being shrouded in a tropical forest. "You go from the hustle and bustle in the city, then you come into this tree-lined community," says Jason Harris, broker-owner of Jason Harris Real Estate LLC and homeowner in Riverland Woods. "It feels very secluded." The neighborhood offers luxury homes and canal access but with a more natural feel than neighborhoods closer to downtown.
Luxury properties on large lots
The name "Riverland Woods" comes from the homeowners association-run community along Woodside Drive, which is separate from the adjacent streets that offer HOA-free living. Homes here were primarily built between the 1960s and 80s; many have fresh renovations and expansive lots – a quarter-acre or more. Streets here don't have sidewalks, and mature trees offer privacy screens between homes. Architectural styles are all over the map, including unique custom-built homes and Mediterranean ranch styles. Most homes here start around $1 million, while properties with direct canal access can sell for $3 million or more. "Sales don't come up often in Riverland Woods, and houses go quickly, so if you're interested, you'll have to keep an eye out," advises Harris.
Large estate-style family home hiding between tall trees in Riverland Woods.
Waterfront properties with direct access to the canals in Riverland Woods.
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Bradford Marina is on the opposite side of the canal run by the Riverland Woods neighborhood.
Unrestricted ocean access
The community is attractive to boaters, with a neighborhood boat ramp giving even inland residents easy entry to the New River. Various boatyards and marinas also sit just across the channel from the community, making boat service convenient. "The waterside properties in the Riverland area have unrestricted ocean access, meaning residents can get to the ocean without crossing any fixed bridges — a huge draw in Fort Lauderdale," explains Maddie Camp, an experienced sales associate with Whitaker Realty.
Boats can be used in the Riverland Woods neighborhood as it is connected through canals.
Flood risk and insurance
Like many waterside neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, the Riverland Woods area is a flood risk. FEMA puts the neighborhood in zone AE, which means an estimated 1% annual chance of flooding. The city offers slightly subsidized flood insurance options, as extra protection is usually required when buying a home here.
Preserving the Riverland area
Riverland Woods is a subdivision of a larger, unofficial community that locals know as Riverland. The community has often argued to protect the area's natural feel. The nearby Riverland Preserve, a 5-acre natural green space shaded by mature trees, is an example of a push-back against development. "Riverland was an area that fell by the wayside as newer places in Florida were building up," Harris says. "But over the last decade, there has been a tremendous resurgence here as South Florida shifted from a vacation spot to real cities that are desirable to live in. Everyone has realized Riverland is an area worth preserving."
Secret Woods Nature Center aerial view from the south corner of Riverland Woods.
Secret Woods Nature Center offers hiking trails for the residents of Riverland Woods.
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Public school zoning
Public school students in the neighborhood are zoned to start at Stephen Foster Elementary School, which gets a C-plus rating from the website Niche. New River Middle is close enough to walk to, and Stranahan High has a career-focused magnet program in fields like medical science and engineering. Both the middle and high school get a B-minus rating.
The athletic fields at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Riverland Woods.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School services residents of the Riverland Woods neighborhood.
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Leaving the neighborhood
As for running errands or grabbing a bite to eat, several commercial areas line Davie Boulevard. Flanigan's restaurant is a Fort Lauderdale staple, Puro Ice Cream Factory offers locally made sweet treats, and Taqueria El Paisa has authentic Mexican street tacos. There is a Publix at Riverland Center that residents frequent for grocery runs. Downtown Fort Lauderdale is only 5 miles away. And the nearby Interstate 595 offers a chance to forego start-and-stop traffic when commuting east or west.
I-95 makes the commute to both Palm Beach and Miami easy for residents of the Riverland Woods.
The Metrorail is just minutes away from the Riverland Woods neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Ann Herman Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Bill Keith Preserve
Picnic Area
Trails
Kayak/Canoe
Dr. Elizabeth Hays Civic Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Trails
Flamingo Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Riverland Woods Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Trails
Riverland Preserve
Trails
Transit
Airport
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
14 min drive
Riverland Woods Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverland Woods, Fort Lauderdale sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverland Woods, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $1,825,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
248
Median Age
42
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,389
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,559
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
46.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.8%
% 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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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