1200 Sw 12Th St

Rio Nuevo is a low-rise, gated waterfront condominium community in Fort Lauderdale, constructed in 1968 and organized into three-story buildings with primarily one-bedroom floor plans and occasional two-bedroom layouts. Architecture is mid-century garden-style with exterior corridors, screened patios or balconies overlooking landscaped courtyard areas and canals, and a combination of covered carport parking and assigned covered spaces. Interiors commonly feature compact, practical footprints with elements like kitchen snack bars or islands, built-in cabinetry, walk-in closets, updated bathrooms, and combinations of tile, Pergo or real wood flooring; many units have been remodeled with granite or quartz counters and stainless appliances. Common amenities emphasize outdoor living and boating: a heated pool, barbecue and patio areas, landscaped courtyards, deeded docks with ocean access (no fixed bridges in many slips), and a community clubhouse. Building updates reported include newer impact windows and doors, recently replaced roofs on parts of the association, and elevator access in some buildings. The complex enforces gated entry and certain leasing restrictions (no rentals during the first two years of ownership), maintains homeowner association services covering basic cable and water in some maintenance fees, and permits small pets in many cases. Location advantages include proximity to I-95 and I-595, Las Olas, downtown Fort Lauderdale, the beach, airport and port, supporting a lifestyle oriented to boating, walkable dining and easy regional access.