Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Rio Vista
Waterfront living east of downtown
27
Homes for sale
$3,400,000
Median list price
$1,073
Avg price / sqft
88
Median days on market
Rio Vista sits just south of downtown Fort Lauderdale, a walkable enclave of deepwater canals and mature streets where a lot of the appeal is the boat parked out back. It's a place where you can dock at home, cross the New River into the city, and still be minutes from the beach — the kind of address people buy once and hold. Nearby communities like Galt Mile and Happy Dale round out the eastern Fort Lauderdale picture for buyers comparing options.
This is a luxury market, and the numbers say so plainly: 27 active listings with a median list price of $3.4 million and 25 of those homes priced above $1 million. Waterfront drives it — 11 of the active listings sit on the water and 16 have pools — and homes here take time to trade, with a median 88 days on market. Over the last year 23 homes sold at a median of $2.2 million, with sellers netting about 92% of asking, so there's room to negotiate if you come prepared. Browse everything on the live map to see how the range plays out.
Rio Vista is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$275,000 – $21M price range
3,083 sqft median home
$750/mo median HOA
$7,250/mo median rent
23 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rio Vista
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$12,495,000
1719 SE 10th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 6 ba · 7,171 sqft
$4,150,000
801 SE 11th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,390 sqft
$2,295,000
1343 Ponce De Leon Drive, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,083 sqft
$1,500,000
1500 SE 12th St # 1A, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,288 sqft
$1,950,000
704 SE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,087 sqft
$1,590,000
712 SE 11th Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,098 sqft
$3,449,000$3,549,000
918 SE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,921 sqft
$2,495,000
1708 SE 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,111 sqft
$7,775,000
1605 SE 9th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,544 sqft
$4,195,000
1016 SE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,907 sqft
$5,000,000
1701 SE 10th St, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,240 sqft
$3,750,000
1630 SE 11th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,545 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rio Vista boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Rio Vista market
23
Sold, last 12 months
$2,200,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
56 days
Median time to sell
Rio Vista vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 20.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rio Vista boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rio Vista is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rio Vista home
≈ $20,380/mo
$3,400,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$750/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$7,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,505
Median age
49
Median income
$154,923
Median home value
$1,307,795
Beyond the listings
Living in Rio Vista
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Food & Drink
Top 14% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Food & Drink
Top 18% 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.
Relationships
Top 23% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Straight answers
Rio Vista FAQs
Is Rio Vista a good place to live?+
It's one of Fort Lauderdale's most sought-after waterfront neighborhoods, prized for deepwater canal access, a walkable layout, and proximity to downtown and the beach. Families are drawn to the assigned Nova schools, and boaters value the private dockage that comes with many homes. It's a hold-for-the-long-term kind of place.
Is Rio Vista expensive?+
Yes — it's a luxury market. The median list price is $3.4 million and 25 of the 27 active listings are priced above $1 million, with an average of $1,073 per square foot. Prices span widely, from $275,000 up to nearly $21 million.
What do homes cost in Rio Vista?+
Active listings run from $275,000 to $20,995,000, with a median list price of $3.4 million and a median home size around 3,083 square feet. Over the past year, 23 homes actually sold at a median of $2.2 million, so closed prices tend to land below asking.
How is the Rio Vista market right now?+
There are 27 active listings and homes take a median of 88 days to sell, so this isn't a fast-moving market. Sellers are getting about 92% of asking on average, which means well-prepared buyers have real room to negotiate. Compared to other Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods, it rewards patience.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $750 per month, though many single-family waterfront homes carry no association at all. Property taxes are significant given the price point, with a median around $18,069 per year — worth budgeting carefully at these valuations.
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