Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shelter Islands
Waterfront living on Fort Lauderdale's quieter canals
2
Homes for sale
$769,500
Median list price
$443
Avg price / sqft
62
Median days on market
Shelter Islands is a small waterfront enclave in Fort Lauderdale, where canal frontage and easy access to the water shape daily life. It sits within reach of the beach-and-boating rhythm that defines this stretch of Broward County, close to established neighborhoods like Central Beach, Victoria Park, and Coral Ridge. It's the kind of pocket that appeals to buyers who want water access without the density of the high-rise corridors.
The market here is tight and best browsed carefully — there are just 2 active listings right now, both waterfront, with a median list price of $769,500 running from $640,000 to $899,000. Homes are trading around $443 per square foot, and over the last year only 2 homes sold, at a median of $735,000. With so little inventory, it pays to track the live map and move decisively when the right property appears among broader Fort Lauderdale homes for sale.
Shelter Islands is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$640,000 – $899K price range
1,762 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shelter Islands
$640,000
835 NW 13th Avenue, Dania Beach FL 33004, DANIA BEACH
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,874 sqft
$899,000
825 Argonaut Isle, Dania Beach FL 33004, DANIA BEACH
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
Every active listing inside the Shelter Islands boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Shelter Islands market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$735,000
Median sold price
83%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
115 days
Median time to sell
Shelter Islands vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shelter Islands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shelter Islands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shelter Islands home
≈ $5,424/mo
$769,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
381
Median age
36
Median income
$80,766
Median home value
$485,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Shelter Islands
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Lifestyles
Top 1% 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.
Culture
Top 3% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Entertainment
Top 3% 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.
Entertainment
Top 4% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
Shelter Islands FAQs
Is Shelter Islands a good place to live?+
It's a compact waterfront neighborhood suited to buyers who value canal access and a quieter setting near the beach and Coral Ridge. Both current listings are on the water, and the area's low turnover points to residents who stay put. It's a good fit if boating and water frontage are priorities.
Is Shelter Islands expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Fort Lauderdale, with a median list price of $769,500 and homes running from $640,000 to $899,000. At about $443 per square foot on a median home size of 1,762 square feet, you're paying a premium tied largely to the waterfront locations.
What do homes cost in Shelter Islands?+
Right now there are 2 active listings with a median list price of $769,500, and the range spans $640,000 to $899,000. Over the past 12 months, 2 homes sold at a median of $735,000, so actual sale prices have landed a bit below current asking levels.
How is the market in Shelter Islands?+
Inventory is very thin — just 2 homes are active — and properties take a median of 62 days to sell. Sellers have been getting about 83% of their asking price on average, which suggests there's real room to negotiate when you find the right home.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for the current listings here, so fees vary by property. Property taxes run a median of about $13,921 per year, consistent with the waterfront price points in this neighborhood — worth budgeting for alongside your mortgage.
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