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As of October 2026, Lake Estates Add in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1965–1973; 1 of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 5 ft).

Live · Lake Estates Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Broward: 18% (3,189 of 17,489)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written July 16, 2026

Lake Estates Add is a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood where pricing comes down to parcel and condition. We're tracking only a single closing this month, which means the market here moves quietly—individual properties set their own comparables rather than riding a wave of volume. Expect wide variance based on waterfront access, lot configuration, and renovation status.

For buyers, this is a community where you negotiate on specifics, not trends. For sellers, preparation and positioning matter more than timing; without frequent comps, your listing will be measured against what it offers, not what closed last week three streets over.

Figures in this note are as of July 16, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Lake Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Lake Estates right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 20, 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 Estates Add is a low-turnover Fort Lauderdale neighborhood in Broward County where sales happen one at a time and pricing is driven by individual property characteristics rather than volume momentum.

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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a Fort Lauderdale address and are comfortable evaluating properties on individual merit rather than relying on neighborhood sales momentum
  • Investors or owner-occupants with renovation budgets who can see value in a property's bones and lot rather than its current finish
  • Buyers prioritizing location and parcel over amenities, who don't need clubhouse facilities or structured community features

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a thick stack of recent comps to feel confident in their offer or to satisfy conservative lender underwriting
  • Anyone expecting community amenities, HOA programming, or neighborhood social infrastructure beyond the parcel itself
  • Buyers looking for turnkey consistency or a subdivision where every home reflects a similar standard and price point

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Estates

Live MLS inventory for Lake Estates. 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 Estates listings as of 2026-10-19, 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.

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

Schools

In short
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • McNab · Elementary
  • Pompano Beach · Middle
  • Northeast · High

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

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

If we were buying in Lake 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

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 Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who evaluate individual properties on their own terms and don't need neighborhood comparables to feel confident.
Biggest Risk
Sparse comps make appraisals and pricing more art than science; lenders and buyers both face uncertainty.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home on a desirable lot where the property itself justifies the price without leaning on recent sales.
Avoid If
You need frequent comparable sales or community amenities to validate your purchase or feel at home in a neighborhood.

A parcel-by-parcel market

Lake Estates Add operates outside the rhythm of high-volume subdivisions. With one closing recorded this month, the community doesn't generate the steady stream of comparables that smooth out pricing volatility elsewhere. Each sale stands more or less on its own, judged by lot appeal, water access, interior updates, and curb presence.

That creates opportunity and risk in equal measure. Buyers willing to evaluate properties on their merits—rather than relying on a thick stack of recent comps—can find situations the market hasn't fully priced. Sellers need to understand that without frequent turnover to validate a number, your listing will live or die on its own condition and marketing, not on neighborhood buzz.

No community amenities show up in current MLS data, so this is a location play: Fort Lauderdale access, Broward infrastructure, and whatever the lot itself offers. If you need clubhouse perks or a name-brand HOA amenity package, look elsewhere. If you want a Fort Lauderdale address and a property you can shape to your own standards, Lake Estates Add delivers exactly that—nothing more, nothing less.

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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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-volume neighborhood like Lake Estates Add, an agent's skill at pricing and positioning matters more than market tailwinds. Momentum Realty brokers know how to comp a property when the neighborhood isn't handing you five recent sales, and we know when to tell a seller their number won't work or a buyer they're overpaying for deferred maintenance. We don't rely on volume to carry a listing—we rely on preparation, honesty, and a sober read of what the single next buyer will actually pay.

Lake Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who evaluate individual properties on their own terms and don't need neighborhood comparables to feel confident.
Biggest advantageLow turnover means less competition and more room to negotiate on condition and timing rather than bidding wars.
Biggest riskSparse comps make appraisals and pricing more art than science; lenders and buyers both face uncertainty.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home on a desirable lot where the property itself justifies the price without leaning on recent sales.
Avoid ifYou need frequent comparable sales or community amenities to validate your purchase or feel at home in a neighborhood.

What it really costs to own in Lake Estates

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 $19,971/yr across 3 listings here (MLS tax records, 2026-10-20).
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Broward County is $1,561/yr (35,154 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction.
Roof and ageMedian build year 1970 across 3 listings. An original roof here would be about 56 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.

Email me new listings in Lake Estates

One e-mail a day, only when a home lists here, with price, beds, baths and a link to every listing. Straight from the MLS feed; no account needed.

Equal Housing Opportunity. Every community is open to everyone; alerts are about homes, never about who lives here.

Ask an agent about Lake Estates

Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Lake Estates will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.

Property facts only: homes, fees, rules, commute. Every community is open to everyone; agents do not answer questions about who lives here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Lake Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Lake Estates.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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.

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Housing distress & ownership in Lake Estates Add, Fort Lauderdale

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 14 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-14 → 2026-10-04)

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.

Every Home for Sale in Lake Estates Add Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending Lake Estates Add listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

How much local inventory is already under contract

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 33308 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-16).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Lake Estates leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Beaches MLS live counts).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Estates?
The best agent for Lake Estates is one who actively works Fort Lauderdale 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 Estates.
How do I find a top Fort Lauderdale real estate agent who knows Lake Estates?
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 Estates and the wider Fort Lauderdale area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lake Estates, and what county is it in?
Lake Estates is in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL, ZIP 33308. The community's center is about 5 miles northeast of the center of Fort Lauderdale (straight-line).
Buyers who want a Fort Lauderdale address and are comfortable evaluating properties on individual merit rather than relying on neighborhood sales momentumExcellent fit
Investors or owner-occupants with renovation budgets who can see value in a property's bones and lot rather than its current finishExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing location and parcel over amenities, who don't need clubhouse facilities or structured community featuresExcellent fit
Buyers who need a thick stack of recent comps to feel confident in their offer or to satisfy conservative lender underwritingProbably not
Anyone expecting community amenities, HOA programming, or neighborhood social infrastructure beyond the parcel itselfProbably not
Buyers looking for turnkey consistency or a subdivision where every home reflects a similar standard and price pointProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026)
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (28 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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Thinking of selling in Lake Estates Add? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Broward County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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