Townhouse for Sale in Sailboat Bend, Fort Lauderdale

Sailboat Bend is a small historic residential neighborhood along the New River just west of downtown Fort Lauderdale, with a mix of original wood-frame bungalows and newer infill homes. Residents have easy pedestrian access to downtown and Las Olas Boulevard, and the neighborhood offers private boat docks and close proximity to waterways, making boating a common amenity. Infrastructure includes local streets and nearby Broward County Transit routes with quick access to major roads, while the area is low-lying and prone to tidal flooding and storm-surge risk; housing costs are generally higher than many inland neighborhoods due to waterfront and central location.

Sailboat Bend is considered relatively expensive compared with Fort Lauderdale overall, with home values and rents generally above the city median. Demand is driven by proximity to downtown, the New River, and a mix of renovated historic and newer infill homes that command premiums. It is typically less costly than luxury waterfront enclaves like Las Olas Isles but more expensive than many inland neighborhoods.

Sailboat Bend follows Fort Lauderdale’s tropical climate, with warm, humid conditions year-round. The wet season runs roughly May–October with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, while the drier, milder season is November–April. Average winter highs are around the mid-70s °F (mid-20s °C) and summer highs reach the low 90s °F (about 32–34 °C); humidity is high but Atlantic sea breezes moderate temperatures. Hurricane season runs June 1–November 30, and frost or snow is essentially nonexistent.

Block-level, regularly updated crime statistics specifically for Sailboat Bend are not published in a single public dataset. Citywide Fort Lauderdale crime rates are higher than the U.S. average, while local sources and neighborhood associations describe Sailboat Bend as a primarily residential area with relatively low violent crime but occasional property and vehicle thefts. For current, verifiable incident data consult the Broward Sheriff's Office or Fort Lauderdale Police Department crime maps and neighborhood association communications.