Townhouse for Sale in Tarpon River, Fort Lauderdale

Tarpon River is a centrally located Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of older single-family homes and low-rise apartments along canals north of the New River and west of downtown, with easy access to Las Olas Boulevard. Housing costs are higher than the U.S. average and generally align with Fort Lauderdale area prices, influenced by waterfront proximity. Infrastructure offers quick access to I-95, US-1, Broward Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (about 5 miles), and the area is partly walkable with boating access. The climate is subtropical—hot, humid summers and mild winters—and the neighborhood lies in a hurricane-prone coastal zone.

Tarpon River is a centrally located Fort Lauderdale neighborhood with a mix of single-family homes, low-rise condos and apartments. As of 2025, housing costs and rents are generally at or above U.S. national medians, reflecting Fort Lauderdale’s strong market, though they are often lower than some nearby waterfront neighborhoods like Rio Vista. Exact prices vary by property type and proximity to the river, so check current listings for up-to-date comparisons.

Tarpon River shares Fort Lauderdale’s tropical climate, with hot, humid summers and warm, mild winters. Typical summer highs are around 88–91°F (31–33°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and a wet season from May through October; winter highs average about 75–77°F (24–25°C) with cooler nights in the 60s°F (15–20°C). Annual rainfall is roughly 60 inches and the area is subject to Atlantic hurricane season from June to November, peaking in August–September.

I do not have specific, up-to-date neighborhood-level crime statistics for Tarpon River. Fort Lauderdale’s official crime maps and recent reports from the Fort Lauderdale Police Department or Broward County Sheriff's Office provide verifiable, block-level data and trends. Tarpon River is a residential area adjacent to downtown Fort Lauderdale; consult those agencies and local community groups for current safety conditions.