Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Shady Banks
A quiet canal-side pocket close to everything
5
Homes for sale
$899,000
Median list price
$497
Avg price / sqft
47
Median days on market
Shady Banks is a small residential neighborhood tucked into the south side of Fort Lauderdale, the kind of place where quiet streets and a handful of canal-front lots sit within easy reach of downtown and the beaches. It has a low-key, settled feel compared to busier corners like Victoria Park or Central Beach, and buyers who land here tend to value the calm and the location together.
The market here is genuinely small — right now there are just 5 active listings, so inventory moves in singles, not waves. The median list price sits at $899,000 with a range from $499,999 to $2,200,000, and homes are taking a median of 47 days to sell. If you're serious about this pocket, it pays to watch the live map closely and be ready to move when the right home surfaces.
Shady Banks is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$499,999 – $2.2M price range
2,292 sqft median home
$16,250/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shady Banks
$499,999$515,000
1508 SW 20th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,047 sqft
$895,000
1514 Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,236 sqft
$899,000
1515 SW 13th Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,764 sqft
$2,200,000
1617 SW 17th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,500 sqft
$925,000
1516 SW 15th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,292 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Shady Banks market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$865,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
62 days
Median time to sell
Shady Banks vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shady Banks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shady Banks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shady Banks home
≈ $5,596/mo
$899,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$16,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
635
Median age
55
Median income
$105,441
Median home value
$532,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Shady Banks
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 3% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Culture
Top 6% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 6% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Beliefs
Top 7% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Lifestyles
Top 7% 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.
Straight answers
Shady Banks FAQs
Is Shady Banks a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, small residential neighborhood in south Fort Lauderdale that trades convenience to downtown and the beaches for a calmer, settled feel. Families often look at the assigned Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem and Nova Middle School cluster. With only a handful of homes on the market, it appeals to buyers who prefer a low-key pocket over a busy scene.
Is Shady Banks expensive?+
It sits in the upper-mid range for Fort Lauderdale, with a median list price of $899,000 and homes ranging from $499,999 up to $2,200,000. The average price works out to about $497 per square foot on a median home size of 2,292 square feet. There's real spread here, so budgets from just under $500K to over $2M can find footing depending on timing.
What do homes cost in Shady Banks?+
Current listings range from $499,999 to $2,200,000 with a median list price of $899,000. Over the last 12 months, 4 homes sold at a median price of $865,000. Given how few homes trade, expect the mix to shift meaningfully with each new listing on the live map.
How is the market in Shady Banks?+
It's a low-volume market — 5 active listings now and just 4 sales in the past year — so a single new listing can shift the picture. Homes take a median of 47 days to sell and close at about 94% of asking on average. That points to steady, realistic pricing rather than bidding wars.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here are single-family and not tied to an HOA, so there's no typical monthly HOA figure to report. The median property tax runs about $7,788 per year. Always confirm the exact taxes and any dues on a specific property before you write an offer.
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