Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sailboat Bend
Historic riverfront living just west of downtown
24
Homes for sale
$696,950
Median list price
$522
Avg price / sqft
62
Median days on market
Sailboat Bend sits along the New River just west of downtown Fort Lauderdale homes for sale, one of the city's oldest and most character-rich pockets. It's a neighborhood defined by the water — 12 of the 20 active listings are waterfront — with tree-lined streets, a walkable scale, and easy reach to the arts and dining of the urban core. Buyers here want charm and access more than sprawl, and the area rewards that with a genuinely distinct sense of place.
The market today is small and selective: with just 20 homes active and a median list price of $674,450, inventory moves at a measured pace of about 80 days. Prices stretch wide, from $349,000 to nearly $3 million, so there's room for both first-time buyers and those chasing a waterfront statement. If you want to see how it stacks up against neighbors like Galt Mile or Plantation Acres, the live map is the fastest way to compare.
Sailboat Bend is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$299,900 – $3.0M price range
1,616 sqft median home
$2,500/mo median rent
22 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sailboat Bend
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$349,000
610 W Las Olas Blvd # 312N, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
1 bd · 1 ba · 776 sqft
$299,900
417 SW 13th Ter # 417, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
1 bd · 1 ba · 762 sqft
$1,079,000
1009 Tequesta Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,942 sqft
$765,000
1205 SW 4th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft
$1,199,900
600 W Las Olas Boulevard # 1808s, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,620 sqft
$649,000
600 W Las Olas Boulevard # 905s, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,224 sqft
$1,049,000
915 W Las Olas Boulevard # 915, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,560 sqft
$669,000
610 W Las Olas Boulevard # 1013n, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,298 sqft
$1,075,000$1,149,000
821 SW 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,723 sqft
$1,075,000$1,149,000
819 SW 1st Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,723 sqft
$665,000
610 W Las Olas Blvd # 117N, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft
$899,000$949,000
312 SW 12th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 3 ba · 1,611 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sailboat Bend boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sailboat Bend market
22
Sold, last 12 months
$432,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Sailboat Bend vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 11.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sailboat Bend boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sailboat Bend is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sailboat Bend home
≈ $4,558/mo
$696,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,191
Median age
48
Median income
$85,521
Median home value
$519,776
Beyond the listings
Living in Sailboat Bend
Entertainment
Top 2% 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.
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.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Relationships
Top 4% 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.
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Culture
Top 5% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Straight answers
Sailboat Bend FAQs
Is Sailboat Bend a good place to live?+
It's one of Fort Lauderdale's oldest and most walkable neighborhoods, set along the New River with a strong waterfront presence — 12 of 20 active homes sit on the water. Families also value access to the Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem and other Nova schools. It suits buyers who want character and proximity to downtown over a suburban footprint.
Is Sailboat Bend expensive?+
It's a mid-to-upper market: the median list price is $674,450, though listings range from $349,000 to $2,950,000. Six of the twenty active homes are priced above $1 million, largely waterfront properties, while the median sold price over the past year was a more accessible $430,000.
What do homes cost in Sailboat Bend?+
Expect to pay around $537 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,616 square feet. The current median list price is $674,450, and homes have sold at a median of $430,000 over the last 12 months — a spread that reflects the mix of waterfront luxury and smaller historic properties.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, steady market: 20 homes are active and 23 sold over the past year, with a median 80 days on market. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, so well-priced homes trade close to list while buyers still have some room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of Sailboat Bend is single-family with no reported HOA, so there's no standard monthly community fee in the data. Property taxes run a median of about $10,442 per year, which reflects the neighborhood's home values and waterfront exposure.
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