South Middle River
Updated 20th century homes at an affordable price
Cozy two- to three-bedroom bungalows, Spanish eclectic and ranch-style homes sit on modest lots flooded with tropical shrubs and towering palm trees. Most were built in the late 1940s and early 1950s and have been undergoing renovations in recent years, with the most important renovations being the addition of hurricane-impact glass windows, hurricane doors and new roofs. These updated dwellings range from $300,000 to $500,000. Larger 20th-century Spanish elected-inspired and newly built contemporary dwellings with larger, neatly manicured yards, many with in-ground pools and pergolas, start around $500,000 and can go for more than $740,000. Another popular option is duplexes, which have a mix of driveway and lot-style parking. Depending on their size, they can start for as little as $400,000 and go nearly $1 million. Townhouses and condos are also available here, particularly on the riverfront near Lauderdale Tennis Club. Units range from one to three bedrooms and sell for between $180,000 and $600,000, though most sit soundly in the $200,000 to $400,000 range.Local eateries along major thoroughfares
The neighborhood is surrounded by three busy thoroughfares, where there are dozens of local restaurants, fast-food chains and small boutiques. One favorite is Magnolia Caffee, a whimsical eatery covered in floor-to-ceiling eclectic décor, like a giant Joker mask, colorful canvas art, and old-school Disney paraphernalia. The locally owned spot is known for its breakfast and brunch dishes, including Belgian waffles topped with berries and whipped cream and avocado toast served with sunny-side-up eggs. Hot Dog Heaven is another popular spot, serving Chicago-style hot dogs, Polish sausages and hot sandwiches. It has a small outdoor eating area with three mosaic pedestal tables and benches. Boutiques in town include The Christmas Palace, Faith Farm Thrift Store, Styles by Alexis, and more. There are several nearby options for groceries, too, including Lia Food Store, a small local market, and ALDI.Playground, athletic fields at Warfield Park
The neighborhood is home to Fort Lauderdale’s oldest park, Warfield Park. It spans more than 3.4 acres and includes amenities like athletic fields, a full basketball court, a playground, and ample lawn space. There is also an on-site recreation center, where after-school programming and seasonal youth and teen camps are held. Also in the neighborhood is South Middle River Park, a smaller space ideal for passive recreation. Wild peacocks saunter around the nearly 1-acre grounds wrapped by winding walking paths and dotted with park benches, pavilions, fitness stations and a playground.Dillard High School 6-12 specializes in technology, entrepreneurship, performing arts
South Middle River is served by Broward County Public Schools, including Thurgood Elementary School, graded a C-plus on Niche; Sunrise Middle School, graded a B; and Dillard High School 6-12, graded a C-plus. Dillard High is a magnet school with programs focusing on technology, entrepreneurship and performing arts. A religious private school option in the neighborhood is Holy Temple Christian Academy, which serves prekindergarten through twelfth-grade students.Community improvement events hosted by South Middle River Civic Association
The South Middle River Civic Association is responsible for planning most community events, including improvement programming, like organizing litter collection days and building free lending libraries. “The fervor, the warmth, their adamancy about doing the right thing for the community, you can feel it,” Lanham says of the group. He’s been selling in the area for more than 15 years. The Lauderdale Tennis Club is also located in town. It’s a members-only club that has produced professional tennis players like Martina Navratilova and Jim Courier.State routes 838, 845 border the neighborhood
Three busy roads surround the neighborhood: NE 4th Avenue and state routes 838 and 845. It is also bisected by State Route 811A, which leads to downtown Fort Lauderdale, 2 miles away. Public transit is easily accessible here since Broward County Transit buses pick up along each major thoroughfare. Air travel is also well within reach, with Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport sitting about 6 miles away. And emergency medical treatment is just 2 miles away at HCA East Florida Division Hospital.High risk of experiencing hurricane force winds
According to RiskFactor.com, South Middle River is at high risk of experiencing hurricane force winds. There is also a moderate risk of flooding, which is particularly more prevalent for those living along the river.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ron Falk
Ron Falk
RE/MAX Experience
(954) 519-3984
58 Total Sales
3 in South Middle River
$270K - $500K Price Range
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Christian Widen
Christian Widen
The Keyes Company
(866) 788-9755
55 Total Sales
1 in South Middle River
$280,000 Price
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Melissa Carbonell
Melissa Carbonell
Responds QuicklyReal Broker LLC
(954) 228-8798
44 Total Sales
1 in South Middle River
$800,000 Price
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Jack Watlington
Jack Watlington
Fidelity Realty Advisors Inc
(561) 677-9380
117 Total Sales
1 in South Middle River
$300,000 Price
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Andrew Dittoe
Andrew Dittoe
Abode Real Estate LLC
(754) 354-8362
230 Total Sales
2 in South Middle River
$195K - $485K Price Range
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Theresa Gigliotti
Theresa Gigliotti
Velocity Realty, Inc.
(561) 556-4982
47 Total Sales
1 in South Middle River
$440,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve
- Boating
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Hagen Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Warfield Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Community Center
Middle River Terrace Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
South Middle River Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Rachel Richardson Park
- Trails
Seminary Tot Lot
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Middle River | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Middle River Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Middle River, Fort Lauderdale over the last 12 months is $430,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$430,000
Median Sale Price
$430,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$430,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$675,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
90
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,698
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,221
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,984
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,052
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
765
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,548
Median Age
40
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,484
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$77,211
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
28.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.9%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
59°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
57
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39
/ 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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