Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Happy Dale
A quiet Fort Lauderdale pocket close to the coast
1
Homes for sale
$614,990
Median list price
$420
Avg price / sqft
30
Median days on market
Happy Dale is a small residential corner of Fort Lauderdale that trades the noise of the beach strip for a lower-key, single-family feel. You're within an easy reach of the water and the energy of Central Beach and Coral Ridge, but the neighborhood itself stays quiet and manageable in scale.
This is a thin market, so timing and patience matter. There's currently just one active listing at $614,990, and only two homes have changed hands here in the past year at a median of $460,000. With sellers averaging 95% of asking, buyers should expect real negotiation but limited inventory — check the live map often, because the right home may only appear a few times a year.
Happy Dale is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$614,990 – $615K price range
1,466 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Happy Dale
Every active listing inside the Happy Dale boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Happy Dale market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$460,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
119 days
Median time to sell
Happy Dale vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Happy Dale boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Happy Dale is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Happy Dale home
≈ $4,165/mo
$614,990 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
243
Median age
46
Median income
$67,396
Median home value
$400,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Happy Dale
Lifestyles
Top 1% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 3% in the U.S.Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Food & Drink
Top 6% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Entertainment
Top 6% 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 7% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Food & Drink
Top 7% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Straight answers
Happy Dale FAQs
Is Happy Dale a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential pocket of Fort Lauderdale that keeps you close to the beach and to lively areas like Victoria Park without the crowds. Homes feed into the respected Nova school cluster, which is a draw for families. The trade-off is scale — this is a small neighborhood, not a big amenity-driven community.
Is Happy Dale expensive?+
It sits in a middle band for Fort Lauderdale. The single active listing is priced at $614,990, while the two homes sold in the past year had a median price of $460,000 — so actual sale prices have run below current asking. At roughly $420 per square foot, it's competitive with nearby Coral Ridge without the waterfront premium.
What do homes cost in Happy Dale?+
Right now there's one home on the market at $614,990, and the median size across the neighborhood is about 1,466 square feet at around $420 per square foot. Recent closings tell a slightly different story, with a $460,000 median sold price over the last 12 months. Because so few homes trade here, each individual sale carries a lot of weight.
How is the market in Happy Dale?+
It's a low-volume market — just two sales in the past year and a single active listing today. Homes that do sell average 95% of asking and sit about 30 days on market, so it moves at a measured pace. Buyers should stay ready, since the next home in Fort Lauderdale's Happy Dale may not appear for months.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data here, which fits a neighborhood of individually owned single-family homes rather than an association-run community. Property taxes run around $8,580 a year at the median, so factor that into your monthly budget. Always confirm the exact tax figure on any specific property before you write an offer.
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