974 W River Dr, Margate, FL 33063
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974 W River Dr
Margate, FL 33063

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,424 sqft

$530,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,688/mo*
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$530,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 6, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,688/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,424 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1962
Living Area
1,424 sqft
Price/Sqft
$372
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

Make this beautiful house your home. Updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with a pool and on a canal. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Margate, the property offers a big lot with an enclosed pool, an outdoor kitchen, and a huge backyard with different fruit trees. The roof and high-efficiency A/C are 5 years old. Most of the windows are impact windows. It has a big master bedroom with 2 closets and with a jetted tub in the master bath. It has a decent size laundry room/utility room with a modern washer and dryer. New gas water heater. Gas appliances save gas and are less than $40 a month. Showing by appointment only.
974 W River Dr, Margate, FL 33063 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,424 sqft single-family home built in 1962. It last sold for the $520,000 asking price on Aug 25, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $530,400, with a rent estimate of $3,415/month.

Home Details for 974 W River Dr

Interior Features

Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1424 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Gas Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Gas & Electric
Gas: Natural Gas
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Entry Location: First Floor EntryFloors: Tile, Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Canal

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: FencedVegetation: Fruit TreesOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Barbecue, LightingHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Carport Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: In GroundPool
Frontage
WaterfrontWaterfront: WF/Pool/No Ocean Access, Canal Width 1-80 FeetOn Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 30Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: House, DetachedArchitecture: House,Detached
Building
Building Name: Margate 6 AddConstruction Materials: CBS Construction
Property Information
Usage of Home: PrimaryParcel Number: 484136110530

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $520,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 25 2023Possession Timing: Funding

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: MargateCommunity: Margate 6 Add
School Information
Elementary School: Margate ElemJr High / Middle School: Margate MiddleHigh School: Pompano Beach

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1532 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Additional Amenities

HOA

Association for this Listing: A-Miami Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8744 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: All Cash, Conventional, FHA, FHA 203K, FHA-Va Approved, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: A11413771Water ViewWater View: Canal

Additional Information

Additional AmenitiesSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Raul Barrios, (305) 904-8567
Island Living Realty, LLC
Bought with: Lema Lamey, (954) 325-3326, Lema's Realty LLC
Originating MLS: A-Miami Association of REALTORS
Source: MIAMI, MLS#A11413771

Price History for 974 W River Dr

DatePriceEventSource
08/25/2023$520,000Sold
MIAMI #A11413771
08/22/2023$520,000PendingToActiveMIAMI #A11413771
08/09/2023$520,000PendingMIAMI #A11413771
07/12/2023$520,000PriceChange
MIAMI #A11413771
07/04/2023$539,000Listed For SaleMIAMI #A11413771
07/01/2023ListingRemovedMIAMI #A11375923
05/02/2023$559,000PriceChange
MIAMI #A11375923
04/22/2023$570,000Listed For SaleMIAMI #A11375923
06/09/2004$195,000Sold
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Market trends in Margate

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$281K
$10.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
96.8%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$226
$9MoM
Available listings
513
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,632
Assessment$428,130
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 974 W River Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1088 W River Drive, Pompano Beach, FL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$515,000
06/18/26
3
2
1,476
1120 E River Drive, Margate, FL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$455,000
01/26/26
3
2
1,343
1117 NW 62nd Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$401,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,344
6217 NW 9th Court NW, Margate, FL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$395,000
09/05/25
3
2
1,023
6530 NW 11th Street, Margate, FL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$550,000
06/09/26
3
2
1,974
595 E River Drive, Margate, FL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$550,000
02/24/26
3
2
1,571
6275 Lakeshore Drive, Margate, FL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$469,900
12/08/25
3
2
1,555
1250 NW 63rd Way, Pompano Beach, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$310,000
06/18/26
3
2
1,526
6251 NW 15th Street, Margate, FL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/29/25
3
2
1,358

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What Locals Say about Margate

At least 401 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 25 % Say there are community events

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    "Great area for dogs almost every home in area has one. People are very friendly and haven’t met an aggressive dog yet "
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    "Great location. Close to shopping and highways. Good parks and schools. Kids are safe. Little crime. "
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    "There are many families in the area. It’s safe and quiet it has an excellent elementey school close to shopping and hospitals "
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    "I use my own vehicle to commute to work. I work 11 miles away and I drive the local roads. it takes about 30-40 minutes in the morning. typically it would take 20 minutes without traffic."
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    "I've lived in the neighborhood for 2 plus years. it's quiet and safe. I would stay longer if there were sidewalks. however it is fairly safe if you need to walk on the street, cars don't speed too much on this street."
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    "i live close to four bus stops to go up and down. it connects to many cool places to visit, shop, and sight see."
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    "you see people walking their dogs but most of the times the owners are not friendly, sometimes is the dogs. most areas are bothersome if you own pets."
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