Lake Aire Estates
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Community in Fort Lauderdale · Broward County
Median sale $375K
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Live Market Pulse
40/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2019 → 2026 · 86 at the 2023 peak
0 is Lake Aire Estates's coldest market since 2019, 100 its hottest. Today: 40. How it's scored
Built fromLive Beaches MLS data20 years of closingsUpdated twice daily
Live · Lake Aire Estates Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$375K
Median sold · 12 mo
down 12.2% vs the prior 12 months
-12.2%
1-yr price change
n = 10 and 3 sales in the two windows
$349/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $370 in 2025
96.3%
Sale vs ask
Broward median: 96.7%
Tempo
25days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2023 low
10
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Track record · 20 years of records
825sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Lake Aire Estates sits in Fort Lauderdale's suburban interior, where lot size and condition spread drive price more than location premium. The median of $375K and a per-square-foot price near $349 tell you this is utility-first housing—older single-family homes where your dollar buys space, not polish. Condition varies widely; some properties sell move-in ready, others need work, and that split is reflected in both price and days-on-market.

The market has cooled measurably—prices are down more than twelve percent year-over-year, and homes are moving in under a month. Ten closings in the trailing window is a thin sample, but the pattern is consistent: this is a reset market where sellers who price to condition are finding buyers quickly, and those who don't are sitting. If you're buying, you have negotiating room. If you're selling, accuracy and condition matter more than they did a year ago.

Lake Aire Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 15, 2026

Lake Aire Estates right now

🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($375K) is down 12.2% from the prior 12 months ($427K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Beaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15. Confidence: Low (10 and 3 sales in the two windows).

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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Aire Estates market snapshot (as of July 15, 2026): the median sale price is about $375K ($349 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 25 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 12% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Beaches MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).

Lake Aire Estates is an older Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of detached single-family homes where the median closed price sits at $375K and inventory turns over in about three and a half weeks—a softened market that rewards prepared buyers and realistic sellers.

Best for

  • The buyer with cash or low leverage who can close quickly and absorb repair costs without financing headaches.
  • The investor who underwrites to actual rents and holding periods, not speculative appreciation.
  • The owner-occupant who wants space and yard over finishes and is comfortable managing deferred maintenance or a phased renovation.

Probably not for

  • The first-time buyer stretching to the median with no reserve for the inevitable repair that surfaces at inspection.
  • The buyer who needs a pristine home and doesn't want to think about contractors, permits, or project timelines.
  • Anyone counting on near-term price recovery or expecting the market to validate an emotional purchase price.

Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (10 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. All listings featuring the BMLS logo are provided by BeachesMLS, Inc. This information is not verified for authenticity or accuracy and is not guaranteed. Copyright © 2026 BeachesMLS, Inc. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 12.2% year over year.
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k2k
53 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$300$40020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $75 in 2012 to a $370 peak in 2025; $349 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2023 low; 25 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
85%90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.3% now vs Broward 96.7%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 10 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2020202220242026
86 at the 2023 peak, 36 in the troughs, 40 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

If we were buying in Lake Aire Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Lake Aire Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers with renovation bandwidth or contractors hunting below-median opportunities in a soft market.
Biggest Risk
Thin comps and a cooling trend mean your resale timeline matters; this is not a flip-in-six-months market.
Sweet Spot
The investor or handy owner-occupant who can evaluate work accurately and isn't banking on quick appreciation.
Avoid If
You need turnkey, you're stretching to the median, or you expect the market to bail you out on a marginal buy.

What the numbers mean on the ground

The double-digit year-over-year price decline signals a market correction, not a collapse. Fort Lauderdale's inland neighborhoods saw frothy pricing through the post-pandemic cycle, and Lake Aire Estates is giving some of that back. The median days-on-market of just under four weeks is neither hot nor stalled—it's a functioning market where correctly priced homes trade and overpriced ones linger. The per-square-foot median near $349 is toward the lower end of Broward's suburban range, which tells you these are not waterfront or newly built properties; they're older homes on larger lots where your money buys square footage and yard, not finishes or proximity to the beach.

With ten closings in the analysis window, sample size is modest, but the signal is clear: condition is king. Homes that show well and are priced to their actual state are moving; those that need significant work or are priced on outdated comps are not. The market heat score of 40 reflects this—neither buyer panic nor seller desperation, but a balanced environment where due diligence and negotiation are both possible and expected. No community amenities are identified in MLS data, so value here is in the home itself and the Fort Lauderdale location, not in shared pools or clubhouses.

For buyers, this is a condition-inspection market. You will find homes that need roof, AC, or cosmetic work alongside others that are turnkey; the median price reflects that mix, not a predictable product. For sellers, the message is blunt: price to what the home is today, not what it might have fetched last year or what you think it should be worth. Sentiment has shifted, and the market is rewarding realism.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Aire Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Lake Aire Estates requires an agent who can read condition, price to market reality, and manage expectations without hype. Momentum's brokers know Fort Lauderdale's inland submarkets, understand how age and deferred maintenance affect value, and will walk you through a home with a contractor's eye before you write an offer. We pull comps that reflect actual condition, not just bed-bath-square-foot averages, and we'll tell you when a property is overpriced or under-disclosed. In a reset market like this, honesty and local depth matter more than transaction volume, and that's where we operate.

Lake Aire Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers with renovation bandwidth or contractors hunting below-median opportunities in a soft market.
Biggest advantageNegotiating leverage is real—condition spreads are wide and sellers are price-testing in both directions.
Biggest riskThin comps and a cooling trend mean your resale timeline matters; this is not a flip-in-six-months market.
Sweet spotThe investor or handy owner-occupant who can evaluate work accurately and isn't banking on quick appreciation.
Avoid ifYou need turnkey, you're stretching to the median, or you expect the market to bail you out on a marginal buy.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Aire Estates sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lake Aire Estates?
The median sale price in Lake Aire Estates was $375K over the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 (10 closed sales, Beaches MLS).
How long do homes in Lake Aire Estates take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 15, 2026 took a median 25 days on market (10 sales, Beaches MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Aire Estates?
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The buyer with cash or low leverage who can close quickly and absorb repair costs without financing headaches.Excellent fit
The investor who underwrites to actual rents and holding periods, not speculative appreciation.Excellent fit
The owner-occupant who wants space and yard over finishes and is comfortable managing deferred maintenance or a phased renovation.Excellent fit
The first-time buyer stretching to the median with no reserve for the inevitable repair that surfaces at inspection.Probably not
The buyer who needs a pristine home and doesn't want to think about contractors, permits, or project timelines.Probably not
Anyone counting on near-term price recovery or expecting the market to validate an emotional purchase price.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsBeaches MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 15, 2026
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (53 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Beaches MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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