Public access
Riverwalk Linear Park
What to notice
Follow the New River waterfront walkway through Downtown's arts, history and cultural district, with parks and venues along the route.
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Fort Lauderdale
A broad coastal and canal market spanning downtown condominiums, beach towers and waterfront single-family neighborhoods, each with distinct access and ownership considerations.
The area in context
History, architecture and local landmarks
Fort Lauderdale developed around the New River and approximately 165 miles of navigable waterways, earning the nickname Venice of America. The 1901 Stranahan House, the city's oldest surviving structure, preserves part of that early history. Housing ranges from low-rise streets to downtown condominiums, oceanfront towers and single-family waterfront properties.
Las Olas Boulevard connects the central business district to shopping, restaurants, galleries and the beach, while Riverwalk follows the river. The city hosts the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, described by its organizer as the world's largest in-water boat show. Nearby Port Everglades reported more than 4.7 million cruise passengers in fiscal 2025. Seawall and dock condition, bridge clearance, flood context, building reserves and access routes must be evaluated at the specific address.
Its network of more than 165 miles of canals exceeds even that of Venice, Italy, supporting Fort Lauderdale's identity as a global yachting capital. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, one of the world's largest, takes place each fall. Stranahan House stands beside the Riverwalk; the free LauderGO! Water Trolley follows the New River. Port Everglades, south of the beach, is among the world's busiest cruise ports.
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What to do in the area
The best way to understand the area is to move through it with attention: notice how the landscape changes, how the architecture meets the street and how parks, culture and transportation connect each stop.
Fort Lauderdale is most coherent when experienced as a water-and-street circuit. Riverwalk follows the New River through civic and cultural anchors; Las Olas Boulevard connects galleries, dining and shops to the barrier island; the Water Trolley reveals how canals and bridges organize daily movement. Continuing to the beach adds the Atlantic condominium corridor. These linked environments explain why downtown, riverfront, canal, Intracoastal and oceanfront properties must be compared as separate submarkets.
Follow the water to understand the city. Riverwalk traces the New River through parks, cultural venues and historic references; Las Olas Boulevard carries the route east through shops and dining; the beach promenade introduces the Atlantic edge. The free Water Trolley adds a second perspective from the river, with designated stops and live service information worth checking before departure.
Riverwalk · New River • Las Olas Boulevard • Fort Lauderdale Beach
Plan the visit in sections: these landmarks do not necessarily form one continuous walk. Check travel between them on a map and confirm transport, parking and access hours before setting out.
Experiences to include in the route
Public access
Las Olas and the beach
What to notice
Connect Las Olas Boulevard's shops, dining and historic districts with the beach corridor, allowing time for the several distinct submarkets in between.
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Public access
LauderGO! Water Trolley
What to notice
Ride the free Water Trolley along designated New River stops to compare Downtown and riverfront access; check live service notices. The city currently lists the Huizenga Plaza/Bubier Park stop as closed for construction.
Learn moreInformation from: City of Fort Lauderdale
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Current residential listings for sale matching the search below, from the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® MLS, delivered through Bridge.
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2,790
Lowest current asking price
$67,000
Highest current asking price
$100,000,000
Average current asking price
$1,817,098
Median current asking price
$655,000
Average asking price per sq ft
$647 / sq ft
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Based on information from the MLS of MIAMI Association of REALTORS® as of October 18, 2026.
A realistic comparison depends on the purchase price range, the area and the property's exact position within it. Waterfront exposure, the building or association and even adjacent streets can place two properties in different competitive sets.
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Waterfront value is highly specific. Orientation, seawall or building condition, water access, elevation, insurance and view protection require separate verification.
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- Property condition, orientation and renovation scope
- Ownership structure, recurring costs and applicable rules
- Access, holding period and future resale or rental plan
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