The Lakes Homes for Sale in Pinellas Park, FL

Established 1988 · Pinellas Park · Pinellas County

A multi-section villa and single-family community off 49th Street North in Pinellas Park, with both all-ages and 55+ sections sharing pools and clubhouses.

Villas and single-family55+ and all-ages sectionsPools and clubhouses

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.

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Jon's Current Read

"The Lakes is a sizable community of villas and single-family homes off 49th Street North in Pinellas Park (ZIP 33782), Pinellas County, made up of several distinct sections rather than one uniform tract. Community profiles describe an all-ages section (often called Ciega Village) of roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square foot homes, a 55+ section of villas and homes (the section matching the MLS Lakes Unit I designation), and a back Waterside section of larger 1,500-plus square foot homes, some with private pools. The 55+ and all-ages sections each report their own heated community pool, clubhouse, and shuffleboard, with lawn service and basic cable reported under HOA fees in parts of the community. The read is an affordable, amenity-supported central Pinellas community with strong access to I-275, the airports, and St. Petersburg. Because sections differ on age restriction, home size, HOA scope, and water versus interior siting, value is section-and-home specific: confirm which section the home sits in, whether it is 55+ or all-ages, the exact HOA dues and what they include, and comp within the matching section."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Lakes is a multi-section community of villas and single-family homes off 49th Street North in Pinellas Park (ZIP 33782), Pinellas County, reported as close to shopping, dining, I-275, and St. Pete/Clearwater and Tampa International airports (community profiles).

The community is not one uniform tract. Profiles describe an all-ages section of roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square foot homes, a 55+ section of villas and homes (matching the MLS Lakes Unit I designation), and a back Waterside section of larger 1,500-plus square foot homes, some with private pools and fenced yards. Treat any size or section detail as reported and confirm with the listing.

Amenities reported across the community include heated community pools, clubhouses, and shuffleboard, with a gazebo overlooking a pond, a playground, and tennis courts also referenced; lawn service and basic cable are reported under HOA fees in parts of the community. Confirm which amenities and inclusions apply to the specific section and home.

Because the sections differ on age restriction, home size, HOA scope, and waterfront versus interior siting, value is section-and-home specific. Confirm the section, whether it is 55+ or all-ages, the exact HOA dues and inclusions, and comp within the matching section before you offer.

Quick Match

Who The Lakes is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want an affordable villa or single-family home in central Pinellas with community pools and a clubhouse
Buyers who value strong access to I-275, the airports, and St. Petersburg
Buyers comfortable confirming which section, age restriction, and HOA scope apply to the home

Probably not for

Buyers who want a single uniform tract with one ruleset across the whole community
Buyers who want a gated, luxury, or large-acreage setting
Buyers who want a downtown St. Petersburg or beach-adjacent location

Market Pulse

How The Lakes is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Lakes listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare or Pinellas Park. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

The Lakes on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Lakes sits in Pinellas Park, with everyday shopping, major roads, and the wider Tampa Bay area within a reasonable drive.

Drive times from The Lakes. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point.

49th Street North corridor (shopping and dining)~5 min · adjacent

I-275 access~5 to 10 min · approximate

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)~10 to 15 min · approximate

Downtown St. Petersburg~20 to 25 min · approximate

Tampa International Airport (TPA)~25 to 30 min · approximate

Gulf beaches (St. Pete Beach area)~30 to 35 min · approximate

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

The Lakes (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Pinellas County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

The Lakes is served by Pinellas County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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

The takeaway

What actually shapes value around The Lakes, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in The Lakes

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around The Lakes, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is an affordable multi-section villa and single-residential community with a strong central-Pinellas location off 49th Street North. The watch items are which section and age restriction apply, the exact HOA dues and inclusions, and the area investment in parks and retail along the nearby corridors.

City investment in a major youth sports campus nearby

BullishPinellas Park is redeveloping its youth sports center into a a confirmed amount million campus (Sprowls Horizon Sports Park), part of broader civic investment that supports the area; confirm location and timing. impact

SignificanceRadius: City

City investment in a major youth sports campus nearby

New hotel and retail proposed at Shoppes at Park Place

BullishA proposed five-story hotel, drive-thru bank, and added retail at the nearby U.S. 19 shopping center reflect continued investment in the surrounding commercial corridor; confirm status before relying on it. impact

SignificanceRadius: Corridor

New hotel and retail proposed at Shoppes at Park Place

Multiple sections with different rules and HOA scope

NeutralThe community spans all-ages and 55+ sections with differing home sizes and HOA inclusions, so value and eligibility are section-specific; confirm the section before you write. impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Multiple sections with different rules and HOA scope

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

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

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May 2024
Civic
Pinellas Park youth sports center to undergo a confirmed amount million transformation
St. Pete Rising reported Pinellas Park would redevelop its 39-acre youth sports center into an upgraded campus with new turf fields, opening in summer 2025, part of broader civic investment including the planned City Center District and Davis Commons greenspace. Why it matters: Public investment in parks and a new city center supports the broader area around The Lakes; confirm exact locations and timing relative to the community. Source
April 2026
Retail
New hotel, bank, and retail proposed at Shoppes at Park Place
St. Pete Rising reported a proposal for a five-story, 120-room hotel, a drive-thru bank, and about 28,000 square feet of new retail at the Target-anchored Shoppes at Park Place on U.S. 19 in Pinellas Park, advancing through city review in early 2026. Why it matters: Continued retail and hospitality investment along the nearby corridor supports the central-Pinellas location; confirm the project's status before relying on it. Source

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.

The Strategy

The The Lakes buying strategy.

If we were buying in The Lakes, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm which section the home is in, since The Lakes spans all-ages and 55+ sections with different rules and home types.

Verify the age restriction, whether the home is in a 55+ section (matching the Lakes Unit I designation) or an all-ages section, before you write.

Pin down the exact HOA dues and inclusions, since lawn service and basic cable are reported under fees in parts of the community but vary by section.

Read the home and lot, interior versus Waterside, pool versus no pool, and the size range for that section.

Comp within the matching section, not across the whole community, since sections differ on size, rules, and amenities.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A sound villa or home in the right section for your needs, with clear HOA dues and inclusions, priced to its condition.

Biggest Risk

Buying without confirming the section, the age restriction, or the exact HOA scope, or comping across sections.

Best Lot

Waterside and pool homes and the larger back-section homes generally carry premiums over the smaller interior homes.

Smart Timing

Confirm the section, the age restriction, and the HOA dues and inclusions before you write.

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Lakes is a multi-section community of villas and single-family homes off 49th Street North in Pinellas Park (33782), Pinellas County. It includes an all-ages section of roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square foot homes, a 55+ section of villas and homes (matching the MLS Lakes Unit I designation), and a back Waterside section of larger 1,500-plus square foot homes, some with private pools. Reported amenities include heated community pools, clubhouses, shuffleboard, a gazebo, a playground, and tennis courts, with lawn service and basic cable under HOA fees in parts of the community. Homes are zoned to Pinellas County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district.

The Lakes Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Lakes.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in The Lakes today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: smaller interior villas and homes

The most attainable product is the smaller interior villas and homes, often in the roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square foot range. Confirm the section, age restriction, and HOA inclusions before assuming a value.

Lowest entry

Mid: updated homes and villas in either section

The core is updated homes and villas across the all-ages and 55+ sections. Condition, the section, and the HOA scope separate these more than square footage alone.

Most inventory

High: larger Waterside and pool homes

The top end is the larger back-section Waterside homes, reported at 1,500-plus square feet, some with private pools and fenced yards. These trade on size, the lot, and the pool.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

Entry: smaller interior villas and homes

Mid: updated homes and villas in either section

The core is updated homes and villas across the all-ages and 55+ sections. Condition, the section, and the HOA scope separate these more than square footage alone.

High: larger Waterside and pool homes

The top end is the larger back-section Waterside homes, reported at 1,500-plus square feet, some with private pools and fenced yards. These trade on size, the lot, and the pool.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in The Lakes, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in The Lakes is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well The Lakes holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Location within Pinellas ParkStrong

Established communityPositive

HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel

Home condition and systemsVerify per home

Flood read per lotVerify per address

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Lakes

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The location, the pools, and the clubhouse are priced into every listing in The Lakes. The deal is won on the right section, the home, and a clear read of the HOA, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.5B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.6/10

Renovation Risk5.2/10

Location Efficiency8.2/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on The Lakes is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

Waterside and pool homes generally carry premiums in the community.
Interior smaller homes are the most attainable entry point.
Confirm the section, the age restriction, and HOA scope per home.

In a multi-section community like The Lakes, the section and the home set value together, with the HOA scope shaping carrying cost. The larger Waterside and pool homes generally carry premiums over the smaller interior homes, and the 55+ versus all-ages distinction affects both eligibility and demand. Compare a home against the closest sale within the matching section of The Lakes, and confirm the section, the age restriction, and the HOA dues before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an affordable villa or single-family home in central Pinellas with community pools, a clubhouse, and strong airport and I-275 access.

Strong onCentral-Pinellas location, community amenities, and a mix of all-ages and 55+ sections at attainable price points.

WatchWhich section and age restriction apply, the exact HOA dues and inclusions, and interior versus Waterside siting.

Not forBuyers who want a single uniform tract, a gated or luxury setting, or a downtown or beach-adjacent location.

The edgeThe sections differ on rules, size, and amenities, so confirming the section and comping within it finds the value.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take

HOA dues and inclusions vary by section across the community.
Lawn service and basic cable are reported under fees in parts.
Confirm the section, the age restriction, and exact inclusions.
Community pools, clubhouses, and shuffleboard are reported.
Waterside and pool homes generally hold value best.

HOA dues in The Lakes vary by section, and parts of the community report lawn service and basic cable included under fees while others differ. Treat any figure as reported and confirm the exact dues, what they include, the age restriction, and reserves with the listing and the association before you offer.

Where reported, fees in parts of the community cover community pool access, clubhouse, and lawn service, with basic cable referenced in some sections. The exact inclusions differ by section, so confirm precisely what applies to the specific home.

The community reports heated community pools, clubhouses, and shuffleboard, with a gazebo, a playground, and tennis courts also referenced across sections. The 55+ and all-ages sections each report their own pool and clubhouse; confirm which amenities serve the specific home.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Lakes buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPinellas County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Lakes.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in The Lakes

Thinking of selling in The Lakes?

Your buyer is weighing the section, the home, and the HOA, so sell the specifics: the section and age restriction, the home size and condition, the lot, and the exact dues and inclusions.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping The Lakes, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your The Lakes home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in The Lakes matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Pinellas County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,026/mo

Pinellas County typical true cost to own

$159/mo

Pinellas County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm before you offer

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Pinellas County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

The Lakes Market Scorecard

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lakes in Pinellas Park?

A multi-section community of villas and single-family homes off 49th Street North in Pinellas Park (33782), Pinellas County, with all-ages and 55+ sections sharing community pools and clubhouses.

What is the Lakes Unit I designation?

Lakes Unit I refers to a specific section within The Lakes, reported as part of the 55+ villas and homes section toward the front of the community. Confirm the exact section and rules for the specific home.

Is The Lakes a 55+ community?

Parts of it are. The community has a 55+ section of villas and homes and an all-ages section, so confirm whether the specific home is age-restricted before you write.

What kinds of homes are in The Lakes?

Villas and single-family homes across several sections, ranging from roughly 1,100 to 1,400 square foot interior homes to larger 1,500-plus square foot Waterside homes, some with private pools. Confirm the specifics for the home.

What amenities does The Lakes offer?

Reported amenities include heated community pools, clubhouses, and shuffleboard, with a gazebo, a playground, and tennis courts also referenced. Confirm which amenities serve the specific section and home.

Is there an HOA in The Lakes?

Yes, and dues and inclusions vary by section. Lawn service and basic cable are reported under fees in parts of the community. Confirm the exact dues, inclusions, and reserves with the listing and the association.

Where is The Lakes located?

Off 49th Street North in Pinellas Park (33782), Pinellas County, close to the 49th Street corridor, I-275, and the St. Pete-Clearwater and Tampa airports.

How far is The Lakes from the airports?

St. Pete-Clearwater International is reported roughly 10 to 15 minutes away and Tampa International roughly 25 to 30 minutes, depending on route and time of day. Drive times are approximate; confirm for the specific address.

What schools serve The Lakes?

Homes are zoned to Pinellas County public schools by address; examples in the Pinellas Park area include Pinellas Central Elementary, Pinellas Park Middle, and Pinellas Park High. Assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district.

Is The Lakes a good investment?

Its central-Pinellas location and amenities support demand at attainable price points, but value is section-and-home specific. Confirm the section, the age restriction, and the HOA before deciding.

What should I check before buying in The Lakes?

Which section the home is in, the age restriction, the exact HOA dues and inclusions, interior versus Waterside siting, and the home's size and condition.

Can I rent out a home in The Lakes?

Rental and leasing rules vary by section and by the relevant association documents. Confirm the specific leasing rules, including any minimum lease terms or age-restriction limits, with the association before you rely on rental income.

Should I use the listing agent to buy in The Lakes?

No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the section, the rules, and the HOA scope swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Lakes?

The best agent for The Lakes is one who actively works Pinellas Park and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 The Lakes.

How do I find a top Pinellas Park real estate agent who knows The Lakes?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Lakes and the wider Pinellas Park area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Lakes?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in The Lakes?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want an affordable villa or single-family home in central Pinellas with community pools and a clubhouseExcellent fit

You value strong access to I-275, the airports, and St. PetersburgExcellent fit

You are comfortable confirming the section, age restriction, and HOA scope for the homeExcellent fit

You want a single uniform tract with one ruleset across the whole communityProbably not

You want a gated, luxury, or large-acreage settingProbably not

You want a downtown St. Petersburg or beach-adjacent locationProbably not

Get the inside read on The Lakes

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the carrying costs, or selling your The Lakes home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in The Lakes — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing; deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID.

The Lakes Homes for Sale in Pinellas Park, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who The Lakes is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How The Lakes is performing right now

The Lakes on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Pinellas County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in The Lakes

City investment in a major youth sports campus nearby

New hotel and retail proposed at Shoppes at Park Place

Multiple sections with different rules and HOA scope

Pinellas Park youth sports center to undergo a confirmed amount million transformation

New hotel, bank, and retail proposed at Shoppes at Park Place

The The Lakes buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in The Lakes.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Lakes holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Lakes

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Lakes is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Lakes in 15 seconds.

HOA, CDD & Fees

Tools for a The Lakes buy.

Thinking of selling in The Lakes?

In The Lakes, condition and view decide your number

What is your The Lakes home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

The Lakes Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in The Lakes?

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