Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 53 closed sales in Lake Estates 42-1 B in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2006, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $1,750,000 to $2,000,000 (median $1,800,000), on homes of 2,259 to 2,683 sq ft. Across Fort Lauderdale as a whole, 1,976 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $477,500, 74 median days on market, with 946 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $35,720 ($34,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Estates is a labeled subdivision within Fort Lauderdale's broader inventory, and this particular section identifier appears in MLS records without accompanying sales data or a clear physical boundary description. The name suggests platted residential lots near water features, but we have no closed transactions in the current window to establish pricing, absorption pace, or typical home profiles.
Without transaction history, a buyer here is working from comparable neighborhoods and individual listing evaluation. A seller should expect appraisers and agents to pull comps from adjacent Lake Estates sections or similar Fort Lauderdale lakefront and canal subdivisions, making condition and lot premium the primary value drivers. Momentum can map those comps and walk you through realistic positioning before you list or write an offer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Estates 42-1 B right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Estates is a Fort Lauderdale subdivision identifier that appears in Broward MLS records but shows no closings in the current two-year measurement window, leaving pricing and inventory rhythm undefined until new transactions post.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 93 homes in Lake Estates that have changed hands since 2007, built between 1963 and 2018 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 2,347 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: BeachesMLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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.
Who Lake Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who understand appraisal mechanics and are prepared to build value arguments from external comps
- Sellers with distinctive lot features—water access, size, or condition—that can command premiums despite thin in-subdivision sales
- Investors or owner-users willing to do individual property diligence when MLS aggregates offer no pattern guidance
Probably not for
- First-time buyers relying on cookie-cutter appraisal comps and streamlined underwriting timelines
- Sellers who need rapid turnover and cannot afford weeks of price discovery in a data-sparse micro-market
- Anyone expecting subdivision-level trend data, amenity packages, or HOA governance to guide their decision
The market around Lake Estates
Lake Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33308, 631 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,300 homes are active and 3,189 pending (18% under contract).
In ZIP 33308 (Fort Lauderdale), 679 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $612K ($397/sq ft), up 0.8% year over year, with a median 79 days on market. Right now 232 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 6.7 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33308 housing market and the Broward County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Estates 42-1 B, Fort Lauderdale
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
The Lake Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Estates.
What the silence means
No closings in two years can mean several things: a small plat with only a handful of homes and low turnover; a section that was built out decades ago and held by long-term owners; or an administrative subdivision label that lumps scattered parcels under one name. Without sale comps, appraisers and lenders lean on adjacent subdivisions, so your negotiating range depends entirely on what sold nearby and how your lot, square footage, and condition compare.
If you are looking at a listing here, treat it as a one-off: verify lot dimensions, flood zone, and whether the property enjoys lake or canal access that justifies a location premium. If you own here and plan to sell, budget time for a broker to build a custom competitive set—financing and appraisal will hinge on those external comps, and pricing too high without recent in-subdivision sales will cost you weeks on market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Subdivisions with sparse transaction history require brokers who know how to construct and defend a comparable set from scratch. Momentum's analysts will map the nearest Lake Estates sections, pull waterfront and interior-lot sales, and show you—before you list or bid—exactly where appraisers will anchor value. We do not guess; we document the comps that will govern your deal, and we will tell you when a price does not pencil before you waste time on it.
Lake Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Lake Estates buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Lake Estates, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-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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Common questions about Lake Estates
Where is Lake Estates?
Lake Estates is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, ZIP 33308.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Estates right now?
No active listings inside Lake Estates at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lake Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Estates in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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