Lake Catherine in Palm Beach Gardens

Lake Catherine
Homes for Sale in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

All 680 homes for sale in Palm Beach Gardens, FL · median $849,950 · Palm Beach County homes for sale

Community in Palm Beach Gardens · Palm Beach County
301 homesBuilt 1990–1993
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As of November 2026, Lake Catherine in Palm Beach Gardens, FL has 7 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1990–1993; 15 of 15 report an HOA (median $515/mo); none of the 15 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 12 ft).

Last 30 days in Lake Catherine: 2 new listings (median asking $498,500), 1 closed sale (median $355,000). As of November 2, 2026, 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.

Live · Lake Catherine Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
7.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
13%
Under contract
Palm Beach: 29% (476 of 1,647)
7 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · Lake Catherine
234 of 301 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · Lake Catherine
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
301
Homes in the community
301 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · years of records
1990–1993
Years homes were built
median 1991 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Catherine

Live MLS inventory for Lake Catherine. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Lake Catherine listings as of 2026-11-02, priced high to low. 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. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 20, 2026

Lake Catherine's pricing story is mostly about age and square footage. Homes here were built in a tight window, 1990 to 1993, and the median living area runs compact at 1,152 square feet. That combination means condition and updates do more work here than in newer or larger-footprint communities — two homes on the same street can price very differently depending on what's been touched inside.

The current posture is buyer-leaning with 7.0 months of supply, but that reading comes from a small pool: only 7 active listings against 301 homes in the community. Thin inventory can move fast in either direction, so sellers should not assume a buyer-leaning label means soft pricing, and buyers should not assume abundant choice — it means the few homes that do list deserve a close look and a quick decision if the fit is right.

Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

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

Lake Catherine right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 7.0 months of supply and 12% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Beaches MLS records, as of July 15, 2026. Confidence: Medium (8 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated November 3, 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

Set within Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Catherine is a gated (no guard) community of 301 homes built in a narrow early-1990s window, with a high share of owner-occupied homes at roughly 77.7% — a sign of longer-term occupancy rather than frequent turnover.

Flood zones in Lake Catherine: of 15 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Palm Beach Gardens.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • A buyer prioritizing gated access and a full slate of community amenities over maximum square footage.
  • Someone comfortable evaluating an early-1990s home on its individual condition and update history rather than a uniform price tier.
  • A buyer prepared to move decisively when the right listing appears, given how few homes are active at any time.

Probably not for

  • Someone who wants a large selection of active listings to compare side by side before deciding.
  • A buyer set on square footage well above the community's compact median.
  • Someone who wants a recently built home rather than one from the early 1990s.

The market around Lake Catherine

Lake Catherine is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

Across Palm Beach County, 1,171 homes are active and 476 pending (29% under contract).

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Catherine specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Listing locations from Beaches MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across Beaches MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Palm Beach County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Allamanda · Elementary
  • Howell L. Watkins · Middle
  • Palm Beach Gardens · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Catherine listings and can change; always confirm with Palm Beach County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Catherine address.

Recent Developments in Lake Catherine

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Catherine, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

Dev Momentum80/100 · High
  1. September 2026
    Development

    Palm Beach County approves $26M deal for 400-room second convention center hotel

    Palm Beach County commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a $26 million deal with Related Ross for a 400-room hotel on land adjacent to the county convention center in downtown West Palm Beach. The county would buy the property and lease it back to the developer, and officials estimate about 650 permanent jobs, including roughly 255 hotel jobs. Construction could finish within three years.

    What it may mean for the marketAdds hotel capacity and several hundred permanent jobs next to the downtown convention district, supporting nearby dining and retail demand. The site is about 7 miles south of Lake Catherine.

    Source: WPTV
  2. September 2026
    Infrastructure

    Palm Beach County approves one-year moratorium on large data centers in unincorporated areas

    County commissioners unanimously approved the pause on September 24 after a first reading on August 27. It covers new applications for facilities expected to draw 50 megawatts or more at peak demand, with related parcels counted together. The pause lasts one year or until permanent rules are adopted.

    What it may mean for the marketPauses large power-intensive facilities in unincorporated areas while permanent rules are written, which affects industrial land use and grid demand planning. The site is about 7 miles south of Lake Catherine.

    Source: Find Cheap Broadband
  3. September 2026
    Parks & Amenities

    $280M Palm Beach County parks bond on November ballot would fund fieldhouse, new parks and upgrades

    The $280 million bond on the November 3 ballot would be repaid at 5 cents per $1,000 of taxable value over 20 years. Projects include a multisport fieldhouse at Okeeheelee Park, a 125-acre off-highway-vehicle complex near 20-Mile Bend, a 136-acre Sansbury Way Park and a 90-acre Lantana District I Park. The project list may change.

    What it may mean for the marketIf approved, the bond would add and upgrade county recreation amenities, including indoor sports space near Okeeheelee Park. The site is about 12 miles south of Lake Catherine.

    Source: Stet News
  4. August 2026
    Development

    Construction progresses on 10 and 15 CityPlace office towers in downtown West Palm Beach

    Related Ross is building two office towers in the CityPlace district totaling nearly one million square feet, including the 25-story 15 CityPlace. Both towers are scheduled for completion in 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketRoughly one million square feet of new downtown office space expands the local employment base and daytime demand for nearby dining and retail. The site is about 7 miles south of Lake Catherine.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  5. July 2026
    Market

    Palm Beach County Total Home Sales Jump for 10th Consecutive Month

    Palm Beach County total home sales rose 22.3% year-over-year in June 2026 to 2,456 transactions, with total dollar volume up 53.90% to $2.7 billion. The single-family median sale price increased to $700,000 and the condominium median rose to $325,000.

    What it may mean for the marketRising sales volume and median prices signal strengthening demand and higher valuations across the Palm Beach County housing market. The site is about 7 miles south of Lake Catherine.

    Source: MIAMI REALTORS
  6. June 2026
    Development

    Developers Plan Two 31-Story Towers for 2085 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach

    Terra and BH Group filed plans for 281 residential condominiums across two 31-story towers on a 1.55-acre site at 2085 N Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach. The nearly 440,000-square-foot project includes about 4,385 square feet of retail and 362 parking spaces.

    What it may mean for the marketTwo proposed 31-story towers would add for-sale condominium supply and ground-floor retail along the North Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach. The project is about 6 miles south of Lake Catherine, elsewhere in Palm Beach County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

If we were buying in Lake Catherine 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Catherine.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a compact, amenity-rich home in a gated setting without guard-gate overhead.
Biggest Risk
Low listing volume means thin comps, so pricing a home well takes local judgment, not just an algorithm.
Sweet Spot
Buyers comfortable with an early-1990s build who prioritize shared amenities over larger square footage.
Avoid If
You need more than roughly 1,150 square feet or want a wide selection to compare before deciding.

A compact, amenity-dense pocket of Palm Beach Gardens

The amenity list here is longer than the average size of the homes suggests: pool, fitness center, tennis courts, jogging path, playground, picnic area, community room, bike storage, and a library, all inside a gated-no-guard entry. That's a lot of shared infrastructure for a community of this scale, and it points to an HOA that has invested in common areas over the decades since the homes were built.

With homes concentrated in a 1990–1993 build range and a median year built of 1991, the housing stock is uniform in age but not necessarily in condition — three-plus decades gives room for very different renovation histories from one address to the next. Buyers should treat every listing as its own case rather than assuming the community sets a single price tier.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With only 7 active listings covering 301 homes, Lake Catherine doesn't generate the kind of daily comp data that busier communities do. That makes local, listing-by-listing knowledge — not just a market report — the deciding factor in pricing a home correctly or knowing whether a specific listing is worth the visit. We track this community closely enough to tell you which side of that condition spread a given home falls on before you make an offer.

Lake Catherine in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a compact, amenity-rich home in a gated setting without guard-gate overhead.
Biggest advantageAn unusually full amenity package — pool, fitness center, tennis, library, community room — for a community this size.
Biggest riskLow listing volume means thin comps, so pricing a home well takes local judgment, not just an algorithm.
Sweet spotBuyers comfortable with an early-1990s build who prioritize shared amenities over larger square footage.
Avoid ifYou need more than roughly 1,150 square feet or want a wide selection to compare before deciding.
The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Lake Catherine

Homes in Lake Catherine that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 16 on record.

Lake Catherine key facts
LocationPalm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, FL
Homes in the community301 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1990–1993 (median 1991)
Typical living area1,152 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 40%, townhouses 40%, villas 20%
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Jogging Path, None, Park, Parking, Gated - No Guard
For sale right now7 active, 1 pending · median asking $378,000 · 7.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share78%

Data as of July 15, 2026. 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; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Catherine key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-catherine-palm-beach-gardens, data as of July 15, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Lake Catherine, Palm Beach Gardens

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 8 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-30)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. 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.

Just listed in Lake Catherine

The newest homes for sale in Lake Catherine right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Lake Catherine Palm Beach Gardens Right Now (3)

All 3 active and pending Lake Catherine Palm Beach Gardens listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

What it really costs to own in Lake Catherine

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

Property taxCurrent owners' bills run a median of $4,513/yr across 15 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-11-03).
HOA duesMedian $515/month across 15 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-11-03). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Palm Beach County is $1,753/yr (18,387 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 15 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 1991 across 15 listings. An original roof here would be about 35 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

Estimated carrying cost at the median asking price, before the mortgage: about $1,037/month (tax $376, HOA $515, insurance $146). An estimate from the sources above, not a quote.

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Lake Catherine Market Scorecard

Balanced Market (limited data)

Lake Catherine is currently a balanced market (limited data). About 2.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $655,000, and homes go under contract in about 20 days.

2.6
Months supply
$655,000
Median list
$350,000
Median sold
$305
Per sqft
20
Days on mkt
3/0/14
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33403 ZIP is $387,475, about 13.4% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: BeachesMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Catherine a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 15, 2026, Lake Catherine leans toward buyers: 7.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Lake Catherine?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 301 homes in Lake Catherine (public records).
What share of Lake Catherine is owner-occupied?
78% of Lake Catherine parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lake Catherine built?
Homes in Lake Catherine were built between 1990 and 1993, with a median year built of 1991 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Catherine?
The best agent for Lake Catherine is one who actively works Palm Beach Gardens and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lake Catherine.
How do I find a top Palm Beach Gardens real estate agent who knows Lake Catherine?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Lake Catherine and the wider Palm Beach Gardens area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Catherine?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Catherine purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lake Catherine, and what county is it in?
Lake Catherine is in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, FL.
Is Lake Catherine in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 15 homes we sampled in Lake Catherine sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
A buyer prioritizing gated access and a full slate of community amenities over maximum square footage.Excellent fit
Someone comfortable evaluating an early-1990s home on its individual condition and update history rather than a uniform price tier.Excellent fit
A buyer prepared to move decisively when the right listing appears, given how few homes are active at any time.Excellent fit
Someone who wants a large selection of active listings to compare side by side before deciding.Probably not
A buyer set on square footage well above the community's compact median.Probably not
Someone who wants a recently built home rather than one from the early 1990s.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-07-12

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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