Inside One of the Last Townhomes Available at Sixth and Rio
Sixth and Rio is still under construction, but I want to show you something specific while it is still available: one of the few remaining ground-floor townhome units at one of Fort Lauderdale's newest boutique buildings, sitting directly on the New River.
I'm Joe Vairo — a 2x eXp ICON Agent, ranked the #3 real estate agent in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine, and founder of the Vairo Group, ranked the #3 real estate team in Fort Lauderdale. I represent Sixth and Rio directly, and the townhome product within this building is genuinely unique within the Fort Lauderdale new construction market. Here is what makes it worth your attention.
What Makes the Sixth and Rio Townhomes Different
Sixth and Rio is a boutique building with 94 total residences on Fort Lauderdale's New River — 90 of which are standard condo units, and only four of which are ground-floor townhomes. The unit I am standing in front of is one of those four.
That scarcity matters. Four townhomes in an entire 94-unit building is a genuinely small allocation, which means buyers who want this specific format — ground-level entry, a more house-like living experience within a boutique condo building — have very limited inventory to choose from. If the townhome format is what you are looking for at Sixth and Rio, the decision window is narrower than it is for the standard condo units above.
The Unit: Three Bedrooms, 1,800 Square Feet, Ground Floor
This particular townhome is a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom layout at just under 1,800 square feet. The ground-floor positioning is the defining feature — you walk directly out your front door rather than taking an elevator down to street level, which fundamentally changes the daily living experience compared to the building's condo units above.
That ground-floor access means you can walk your dog directly outside without an elevator trip, head straight to the Riverwalk for a walk or run through Rio Vista, or make a quick trip to Publix, Daniel's, D's Sports Bar, or Legacy Fitness — all within easy reach from your own front door.
The Location: South Side Convenience With Las Olas Still at Your Doorstep
Living on the south side of the New River, as I have said consistently, is in many ways more convenient day-to-day than living directly on Las Olas Boulevard — and this townhome delivers that exact advantage.
The free water trolley stop is literally right outside the front door, giving you a direct, effortless connection across the river to Las Olas whenever you want it — Moxy's, Catch & Cut, Ocean Prime, Bears Grill, and everything else the boulevard offers are all immediately accessible. But when you are ready to come home, you return to the quiet, privacy, and lower-traffic environment of the south side rather than navigating Las Olas congestion to get back to your front door.
For the buyer who wants the best of both — full access to downtown Fort Lauderdale's energy and the ability to retreat to genuine quiet at the end of the day — this townhome's specific positioning is about as good as it gets in this market.
Building Amenities: Resort-Level Infrastructure Above the Townhomes
Even as a ground-floor townhome resident, you have full access to everything Sixth and Rio offers as a building. The rooftop infinity pool delivers some of the best views in Fort Lauderdale, complemented by private cabanas, a fitness center, a co-working space, and full concierge service.
That access matters specifically for townhome buyers, because it means choosing the ground-floor format does not require sacrificing any of the building-wide amenity package that the condo units above enjoy. You get the house-like ground-floor living experience plus the full boutique building amenity stack — without compromise in either direction.
Delivery: Q3 2026
Sixth and Rio is delivering in the third quarter of 2026 — meaning this is one of the few genuinely near-term new construction options in the entire Fort Lauderdale market right now, at a building that is already approved for conventional financing.
For a buyer specifically interested in the townhome format, the combination of near-term delivery and extremely limited unit count — only four in the entire building — makes this a genuinely time-sensitive opportunity rather than something to revisit later in the process.
Interested in the Sixth and Rio Townhomes?
I'm Joe Vairo with the Vairo Group. I represent Sixth and Rio directly, which means I can walk you through current availability on the remaining townhome units, pricing, and the exclusive incentives I have worked out with the developer.
📲 Text or call me at 954-830-1126
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Joe Vairo is a 2x eXp ICON Agent, South Florida real estate agent, and Fort Lauderdale Magazine's #3 ranked agent in Fort Lauderdale. The Vairo Group, ranked the #3 real estate team in Fort Lauderdale, specializes in waterfront properties and luxury relocation in the $1M+ market.
