Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 30 closed sales in Lake Estates Add 42-26 B in Fort Lauderdale, FL since 2012, the most recent in June 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $1,150,000 to $1,625,000 (median $1,400,000), on homes of 1,797 to 3,822 sq ft. Across Fort Lauderdale as a whole, 1,968 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $480,000, 74 median days on market, with 933 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $27,780 ($26,950 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Estates Add is a small platted subdivision in Fort Lauderdale that rarely shows activity. With only one closing recorded in the trailing twelve months, the market here is driven entirely by individual property condition, lot configuration, and timing rather than momentum or comparable volume.
Buyers should treat this as a one-off purchase decision rather than a trend play. Sellers face a patience game: without recent comps to anchor expectations, pricing becomes negotiation-heavy and driven by appraisal rather than neighborhood velocity.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Estates Add 42-26 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
A quiet Fort Lauderdale subdivision with minimal turnover and no identified shared amenities; pricing and marketability hinge on individual property condition and location within the broader area.
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 2,352 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 prioritizing Fort Lauderdale location over subdivision identity, comfortable evaluating homes on individual condition
- Investors willing to hold through low-turnover cycles and price to appraisal reality, not plat nostalgia
- Owner-occupants planning a long hold who value quiet, no-HOA autonomy over shared amenities
Probably not for
- Flippers counting on quick comps and predictable absorption; this market doesn't move fast enough
- Buyers expecting clubhouse, pool, or community events; none are identified here
- Anyone needing confident resale liquidity within twelve to eighteen months
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, 634 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Fort Lauderdale.
Across Broward County, 14,188 homes are active and 3,232 pending (19% under contract).
In ZIP 33308 (Fort Lauderdale), 680 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $612K ($397/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 79 days on market. Right now 224 active and 45 pending listings put supply at about 6.6 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.
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.
When the market is one home at a time
Lake Estates Add is mapped within Fort Lauderdale city limits in Broward County, but the subdivision itself operates more like a collection of individual parcels than a cohesive community. No amenities are identified in current listings, and the recent transaction count confirms this is not a neighborhood where inventory cycles predictably.
That lack of turnover cuts both ways. Buyers won't face bidding pressure or the urgency that defines hot-market neighborhoods, but they also won't have the benefit of multiple recent sales to validate pricing. Appraisers rely heavily on surrounding Fort Lauderdale comps, which may or may not reflect the specifics of this plat.
For sellers, the challenge is clear: without neighborhood comp density, you're asking a buyer to bet on your individual property rather than ride a rising tide. Condition, updates, and lot appeal become everything. Marketing timelines should assume months, not weeks.
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
Thin-market subdivisions demand broker judgment, not algorithm optimism. Momentum pulls comps from across Fort Lauderdale to build defensible pricing, manages appraisal strategy from day one, and sets realistic timelines so you're never caught off guard. We know when to push and when to wait—and we'll tell you if a property here doesn't 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 15, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (30 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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