Lakes Of Emerald Hills in Hollywood

Lakes Of Emerald Hills
Homes for Sale in Hollywood, FL

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Community in Hollywood · Broward County · ZIP 33021
1,159 homesBuilt 1937–2021
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 49 closed sales in Lakes Of Emerald Hills in Hollywood, FL since 2006, the most recent in December 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $500,000 to $1,525,000 (median $1,255,000), on homes of 1,850 to 5,424 sq ft. Across Hollywood as a whole, 914 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $502,450, 67 median days on market, with 574 homes for sale today. At that median and Broward County's FY2025-26 rate of 19.84 mills, annual property tax runs about $24,900 ($24,070 with the full homestead exemption).

Part of the Emerald Hills Sec 3 master-planned community in Hollywood, FL — see all Emerald Hills Sec 3 homes for sale (36 listings across 15 villages and sections in the MLS).

Lakes Of Emerald Hills key facts
LocationHollywood, Broward County, FL · ZIP 33021, 33023
Homes in the community1,159 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1937–2021 (median 1959.0)
Typical living area1,566 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersPool, Fire Alarm, Jogging Path, Playground, Security, Security Patrol
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share76%

Data as of September 20, 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, “Lakes Of Emerald Hills key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lakes-of-emerald-hills, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · Lakes Of Emerald Hills Housing Pulse Beaches MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
100%
Under contract
Broward: 18% (3,189 of 17,489)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
76%
Owner-occupied · Lakes Of Emerald Hills
879 of 1159 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
24%
Non-owner-occupied · Lakes Of Emerald Hills
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
1,159
Homes in the community
1159 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
68
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $525K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1937
Community established
homes built 1937-2021, median 1959 (FL DOR 2025)
0.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 1159 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Lakes Of Emerald Hills sits in Hollywood, Broward County—a landlocked subdivision where the name evokes water features and rolling terrain you should verify on-site rather than assume. With only two recorded closings in the trailing window, we're working from a sliver of recent activity, not a statistically robust dataset. Pricing and condition trends require direct comps and inspection, not extrapolation from this snapshot.

The MLS reveals no formal amenity package—no clubhouse, no pool deck, no guarded entry noted in current listings. What you're buying here is the house itself and the Hollywood zip code, not a resort-style lifestyle baked into your HOA dues. Sellers and buyers alike should price and evaluate these properties as individual homes in a Broward location, with community identity secondary to the specific lot, layout, and condition of each residence.

The 60-Second Overview

Lakes Of Emerald Hills is a Hollywood subdivision with minimal recent transaction volume and no identified shared amenities—purchase decisions here hinge on the individual property and Broward County location rather than community-wide features.

BeachesMLS sales records identify 33 homes in Lakes Of Emerald Hills that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1976 and 1996 (median 1978), with a median living area of about 3,119 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 85% 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.

County records show 68 qualified sales in Lakes Of Emerald Hills across 2024–2025 (50 in 2024, 18 in 2025), median $525,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

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 prioritizing individual home quality and Hollywood proximity over bundled community amenities
  • Investors or end-users comfortable with limited comp history and willing to underwrite each property independently
  • Households seeking lower HOA overhead and independence from shared facility maintenance

Probably not for

  • Buyers expecting resort-style pools, fitness centers, or extensive on-site recreation
  • First-time purchasers who need robust recent sales data to feel confident in their offer price
  • Anyone requiring a gated entry, active social calendar, or turnkey community infrastructure

The market around Lakes Of Emerald Hills

Lakes Of Emerald Hills is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33021, 413 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Hollywood.

Across Broward County, 14,300 homes are active and 3,189 pending (18% under contract).

In ZIP 33021 (Hollywood), 637 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $490K ($362/sq ft), up 2.0% year over year, with a median 59 days on market. Right now 151 active and 48 pending listings put supply at about 7.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33021 housing market and the Broward County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lakes Of Emerald Hills specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in Lakes Of Emerald Hills, Hollywood

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 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-19)

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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lakes Of Emerald Hills

Live MLS inventory for Lakes Of Emerald Hills. 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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills listings as of 2026-09-26, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Lakes Of Emerald Hills Right Now (1)

All 1 active and pending Lakes Of Emerald Hills listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Schools

In short
  • Broward County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Stirling · Elementary
  • Attucks · Middle
  • Hollywood Hills · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lakes Of Emerald Hills 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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills address.

If we were buying in Lakes Of Emerald Hills 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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills.

Best Buy
Buyers who evaluate homes lot by lot and prize individual property condition over shared amenity packages.
Biggest Risk
Thin transaction volume makes comp-based pricing harder and resale timelines less predictable.
Sweet Spot
The well-maintained single home in good original condition that needs minimal spend and sits on a desirable lot.
Avoid If
You want a community clubhouse, pool, or gate—or need abundant recent sales to validate your number.

What the sparse data actually tells you

Two closings over the measurement window means this is either a very small neighborhood or one where owners hold for the long term. Neither scenario is inherently good or bad, but it does mean you won't find a steady drumbeat of fresh comparables to benchmark your offer or list price. Appraisers and agents will need to cast a wider geographic net, pulling Hollywood-area sales that match square footage, age, and condition rather than relying on hyperlocal block-by-block data.

The absence of reported community amenities is worth pausing on. No pool, no tennis courts, no clubhouse doesn't mean the neighborhood lacks appeal—it may simply keep HOA dues lean and place the value proposition squarely on the home's four walls and the surrounding city infrastructure. Hollywood itself offers beach access, parks, and urban conveniences; Lakes Of Emerald Hills is the residential address, not the amenity hub. Buyers expecting bundled lifestyle features should look elsewhere; those prioritizing individual property over shared facilities may find good value here, provided the home itself checks every box.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakes Of Emerald Hills. 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 thin-data neighborhoods like Lakes Of Emerald Hills, you need a broker who knows how to price and position a home when the community itself offers little comp history or amenity differentiation. Momentum's analysts build valuation models from condition, location micro-factors, and adjacent-market trends—not just the last sale on the street—so your list price or offer is defensible at appraisal and competitive in real time. We'll tell you when a property is overpriced for what it offers and when a quiet pocket like this one is worth the trade-off of fewer frills for better per-square-foot value.

Lakes Of Emerald Hills in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who evaluate homes lot by lot and prize individual property condition over shared amenity packages.
Biggest advantageLow community overhead and a Hollywood address without mandatory resort-style fees.
Biggest riskThin transaction volume makes comp-based pricing harder and resale timelines less predictable.
Sweet spotThe well-maintained single home in good original condition that needs minimal spend and sits on a desirable lot.
Avoid ifYou want a community clubhouse, pool, or gate—or need abundant recent sales to validate your number.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Lakes Of Emerald Hills 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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $700/month (about $8,400/yr) · median of 19 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $700 per month ($8,400 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 19 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills sales matched to your home.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

18% of homes for sale in ZIP 33021 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 (2026-09-23).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Lakes Of Emerald Hills?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 1,159 homes in Lakes Of Emerald Hills (public records).
What share of Lakes Of Emerald Hills is owner-occupied?
76% of Lakes Of Emerald Hills parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lakes Of Emerald Hills built?
Homes in Lakes Of Emerald Hills were built between 1937 and 2021, with a median year built of 1959.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lakes Of Emerald Hills?
The best agent for Lakes Of Emerald Hills is one who actively works Hollywood 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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills.
How do I find a top Hollywood real estate agent who knows Lakes Of Emerald Hills?
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 Lakes Of Emerald Hills and the wider Hollywood area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lakes Of Emerald Hills?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lakes Of Emerald Hills purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lakes Of Emerald Hills, and what county is it in?
Lakes Of Emerald Hills is in Hollywood, Broward County, FL, ZIP codes 33021, 33023.
Buyers prioritizing individual home quality and Hollywood proximity over bundled community amenitiesExcellent fit
Investors or end-users comfortable with limited comp history and willing to underwrite each property independentlyExcellent fit
Households seeking lower HOA overhead and independence from shared facility maintenanceExcellent fit
Buyers expecting resort-style pools, fitness centers, or extensive on-site recreationProbably not
First-time purchasers who need robust recent sales data to feel confident in their offer priceProbably not
Anyone requiring a gated entry, active social calendar, or turnkey community infrastructureProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsBeaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33021/33023))
Under-contract sharesBeaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (49 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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