Coral Ridge is an established waterfront neighborhood in northeast Fort Lauderdale, known for canal-front and Intracoastal homes with private docks, mid-century houses on generous lots, new construction, and a central location minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Galleria.
Coral Ridge is one of Fort Lauderdale’s most popular waterfront neighborhoods, an established community in northeast Fort Lauderdale laced with canals that connect to the Intracoastal Waterway. Developed starting in the 1950s, Coral Ridge has a mix of classic mid-century homes and striking new construction, with quick access to the beach, shopping, and dining, and a relaxed, neighborly feel.
Coral Ridge real estate offers a wide range of options:
Many original 1950s and 1960s homes sit on generous lots, making Coral Ridge a popular neighborhood for renovations and new construction. Bayview Drive, the neighborhood’s main north-south road, runs through its center.
Coral Ridge shares its name with Coral Ridge Properties, the company founded in 1950 by builders James S. Hunt and Joseph Taravella. Their work helped shape much of northeast Fort Lauderdale, including the Galt Ocean Mile, before they went on to build the city of Coral Springs. Today, the neighborhood blends that mid-century heritage with a steady wave of new homes.
Canal and Intracoastal homes offer private docks, with access to the Atlantic through Port Everglades to the south or Hillsboro Inlet to the north.
The private Coral Ridge Yacht Club, with its marina, is a social and boating hub for many residents. Membership is private and separate from home ownership.
Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and the historic Bonnet House are just minutes away across the Intracoastal.
The Galleria Fort Lauderdale, along with restaurants and shops on Sunrise Boulevard, Federal Highway, and Oakland Park Boulevard, are all close by.
Coral Ridge offers one of the most convenient locations in Fort Lauderdale. From here you’re minutes from:
It’s a waterfront lifestyle with the beach, shopping, and downtown all within a few minutes’ drive.
Coral Ridge has a lot of variety from street to street. Here’s what I tell buyers before they start looking:
The names are easy to confuse, but Coral Ridge and Coral Ridge Country Club Estates are separate neighborhoods with different characters. Coral Ridge is centered on the water, while Coral Ridge Country Club is built around the golf course. Make sure a listing is actually where you think it is.
Some interior canals pass under low fixed bridges on the way to the Intracoastal. If you have a sailboat or a boat with a tower, confirm your air draft against every bridge on the route.
Intracoastal homes offer wide-open views and direct access, but also more boat traffic and wake. Canal homes offer calmer, more protected dockage at a lower price.
Many original homes are smaller than what’s typical today, but the lots are often the real value. If you plan to rebuild, check lot dimensions, setbacks, and the city’s requirements before making an offer.
Homes close to Sunrise Boulevard, Oakland Park Boulevard, or Federal Highway are convenient for shopping but can see more traffic. Homes deeper in the neighborhood and closer to the water tend to be quieter.
Waterfront homes in Coral Ridge are in steady demand, and the best Intracoastal and wide-canal properties often move quickly or trade privately. Whether you’re looking for a waterfront home with a dock, a mid-century home to renovate, or a lot to build on, contact Gilles Rais to explore Coral Ridge homes for sale or schedule a private tour.
Coral Ridge is in northeast Fort Lauderdale, along the Intracoastal Waterway between Sunrise Boulevard and Oakland Park Boulevard, just minutes from Fort Lauderdale Beach.
No. They’re separate neighborhoods. Coral Ridge is a waterfront neighborhood along the Intracoastal and its canals, while Coral Ridge Country Club Estates is built around the Coral Ridge Country Club golf course.
Many canal-front and Intracoastal homes do. Dock size, water depth, and bridge clearances vary by property.
No. Coral Ridge is an open, non-gated neighborhood.
4,938 people live in Coral Ridge, where the median age is 47 and the average individual income is $119,744. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Coral Ridge, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jack and Harriet Kaye Park, The Dance Circle, and Inshape Fitness & Pilates Studio.
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| Active | 0.96 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Coral Ridge has 2,589 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Coral Ridge do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,938 people call Coral Ridge home. The population density is 5,263 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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