Homes zoned for
James S. Rickards Middle School
Central Broward living with room to grow
239
Homes for sale
$529,000
Median list price
$404
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
The James S. Rickards Middle School zone sits in the heart of Lauderdale Lakes, a well-connected pocket of central Broward County where quiet residential streets feed into feeder schools like Castle Hill Elementary School and Oriole Elementary School. It's the kind of place families put down roots — close to major roadways, and part of a school pipeline that runs up through Boyd H. Anderson High School. Pools show up a lot here, and a surprising number of homes back up to water.
For buyers, this is an active but negotiable market. There are 239 Lauderdale Lakes homes for sale right now with a median list price of $529,000, and homes are taking a median of 59 days to sell — which means you have time to think. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so well-priced offers are landing close to the number. Browse the live map to see where the values are.
James S. Rickards Middle School is an attendance zone in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Quick facts
$69,900 – $3.8M price range
1,283 sqft median home
$819/mo median HOA
$2,275/mo median rent
218 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,350,000
1483 NE 53rd Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft
$949,000
1448 NE 57th Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,242 sqft
$700,000
3397 NE 20th Ave, Oakland Park FL 33306, OAKLAND PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft
$650,000
1560 NE 32nd Street, Oakland Park FL 33334, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft
$649,000
4148 NW 19TH Terrace, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,663 sqft
$579,900
4730 NE 2nd Ave, Oakland Park FL 33334, OAKLAND PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,284 sqft
$535,000
230 NW 55th St, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$529,900
5371 NE 17TH Terrace, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,639 sqft
$529,500
5631 NE 5th Terrace, Oakland Park FL 33334, OAKLAND PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,202 sqft
$149,000
5352 NE 6th Ave # G9, Oakland Park FL 33334, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$75,000
101 NE 41st Street # E87, Oakland Park FL 33334, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 1 ba · 590 sqft
$975,000
3291 NE 18th Terrace # 2, Oakland Park FL 33306, OAKLAND PARK
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,402 sqft
Every active listing inside the James S. Rickards Middle School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The James S. Rickards Middle School market
218
Sold, last 12 months
$462,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
James S. Rickards Middle School vs Lauderdale Lakes
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 13.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the James S. Rickards Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median James S. Rickards Middle School home
≈ $4,260/mo
$529,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$819/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,275/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
41,624
Median age
43
Median income
$75,096
Median home value
$419,044
Beyond the listings
Living in James S. Rickards Middle School
Lifestyles
Top 8% 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.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Relationships
Top 11% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 17% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Attitudes
Top 18% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Culture
Top 20% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Straight answers
James S. Rickards Middle School FAQs
Is the James S. Rickards Middle School zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid central-Broward choice for families, with an established school pipeline that includes Lauderhill 6-12 and Boyd H. Anderson High School nearby. The area leans residential and practical, with easy access to the wider county. Ninety-five of the current listings include a pool, which tells you a lot about the everyday lifestyle.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's mid-range for the region. The median list price is $529,000 and the median sold price over the last year was $462,500, so most buyers are transacting below the asking-price midpoint. With active prices spanning $69,900 to $3,800,000, there's genuine range depending on size, water frontage, and condition.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect around $404 per square foot on average, against a median home size of about 1,283 square feet. That combination puts a typical home in the mid-$400,000s to low-$500,000s, though 18 active listings sit above $1 million for larger or waterfront properties.
How is the market right now?+
Balanced and workable for buyers. There are 239 active listings, 218 homes sold in the past 12 months, and a median of 59 days on market — enough time to evaluate without panic. Sellers are still getting about 97% of asking, so realistic offers win.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $819 per month, which reflects the number of condo and managed communities in the area, so always check what that fee covers. Median property taxes come in around $5,322 a year. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent here is about $2,275 per month.
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