Winding Lakes
Homes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL
All 1,707 homes for sale in Boca Raton, FL · median $574,900 · 183 homes for sale in 33428 · Palm Beach County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Photo via Beaches MLS
As of September 2026, the MLS records 99 closed sales in Winding Lakes in Boca Raton, FL since 2002, the most recent in June 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $1,225,000 to $2,000,000 (median $1,430,000), on homes of 2,857 to 4,729 sq ft. Across Boca Raton as a whole, 2,021 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $665,000, 53 median days on market, with 596 homes for sale today. At that median and Palm Beach County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.72 mills, annual property tax runs about $26,770 ($25,990 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL · ZIP 33428, 33498 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 144 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1981–2008 (median 1985) |
| Typical living area | 3,011 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler System, Gated - No Guard, Park, Picnic Area, Playground |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 83% |
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, “Winding Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/winding-lakes, data as of September 20, 2026.
Winding Lakes sits in Boca Raton's upper-luxury tier with a median price of $1,787,500 and $451 per square foot. Four closings over the recent window place this community in a thin, specialized inventory layer where condition, location within the subdivision, and individual lot characteristics drive wide spreads. This is not a volume market; every transaction reflects negotiation between motivated parties on singular properties.
The 54-day median marketing time signals a measured pace—buyers at this price point move deliberately, conduct thorough due diligence, and expect homes to justify the ask. Sellers who price realistically and present well will find their audience; those who test the ceiling will carry longer. The Palm Beach County luxury segment rewards preparation and punishes optimism unmoored from comps.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Winding LakesHomes for Sale in Boca Raton, FL 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
Winding Lakes is a low-turnover Boca Raton enclave trading in the near-$1.8M median range, where inventory scarcity and deliberate buyer behavior produce a market defined more by individual property merit than neighborhood momentum.
BeachesMLS sales records identify 86 homes in Winding Lakes that have changed hands since 2001, built between 1981 and 2010 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 3,070 sq ft and a typical 4-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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Winding Lakes across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $1.27M — 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.
Who Winding Lakes is best for.
Best for
- Luxury buyers with budgets centered near the median price who value Boca Raton's location and privacy over resort-style amenities
- Patient purchasers prepared to wait for the right property and conduct deep due diligence in a thin-inventory environment
- Sellers with well-maintained homes who can afford disciplined pricing and a measured marketing timeline
Probably not for
- Buyers seeking move-in turnkey inventory with frequent new listings and rapid competitive dynamics
- Purchasers who prioritize formal community amenities—clubhouse, resort pool, social programming—as part of the value equation
- Anyone needing a quick close or uncomfortable with the negotiation leverage that comes with longer days on market
The market around Winding Lakes
Winding Lakes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33428, 249 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Boca Raton.
Across Palm Beach County, 10,140 homes are active and 3,201 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33428 (Boca Raton), 734 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $630K ($320/sq ft), up 1.8% year over year, with a median 47 days on market. Right now 167 active and 76 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33428 housing market and the Palm Beach County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Winding Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Winding Lakes, Boca Raton
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 Winding Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Winding Lakes 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 Winding Lakes.
What the numbers tell us
The median price of $1,787,500 and the relatively narrow activity window—four closings—make Winding Lakes a statistically thin market. Small samples amplify the influence of outliers: a single well-renovated estate or a distressed listing can swing the median meaningfully quarter to quarter. Buyers and sellers alike should treat published medians as directional rather than definitive and rely heavily on agent-curated comps that account for square footage, condition, lot premium, and days on market.
At $451 per square foot, Winding Lakes occupies Boca's established-luxury band—well above mass-market product, but below the oceanfront or ultra-estate tier. The 54-day absorption period confirms this is not a flip-and-run market. Buyers have time to inspect, finance, and negotiate; sellers must be prepared to field fewer showings and longer decision cycles than communities with twice the turnover. Success here hinges on pricing discipline and presentation quality, not on riding a wave of competitive urgency.
MLS data shows no formal community amenities, which means value derives entirely from the Boca Raton location, the privacy and lot size typical of the neighborhood, and proximity to regional draws—beaches, dining, and accessibility. Buyers are purchasing a setting and a zip code, not a resort-style amenity package. If your value proposition depends on a clubhouse or resort pool, this is the wrong search.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Winding Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin luxury markets demand agent expertise that goes beyond automated alerts. Momentum brokers bring institutional-grade comp analysis, off-MLS intelligence, and the candor to tell you when a listing is overpriced or when your offer assumptions need recalibration. We also know when Winding Lakes is not the right fit—and we will say so before you waste weeks. In a four-closing sample, every transaction is a negotiation, and every negotiation benefits from an agent who understands Palm Beach County luxury buyer behavior and has the relationships to surface inventory before it goes live.
Winding Lakes in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $196/month (about $2,352/yr) · median of 18 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $196 per month ($2,352 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 18 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.
Tools for a Winding Lakes 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 Winding Lakes sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Winding Lakes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Winding Lakes home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Winding Lakes, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See all homes for sale in Boca Raton →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in Winding Lakes?
What share of Winding Lakes is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in Winding Lakes built?
Who is the best real estate agent for Winding Lakes?
How do I find a top Boca Raton real estate agent who knows Winding Lakes?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Winding Lakes?
Where is Winding Lakes, and what county is it in?
Should you buy in Winding Lakes?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Beaches MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33428/33498)) |
| Under-contract shares | Beaches MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2002 (99 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Beaches MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live local comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Winding Lakes fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores:
Nearby Communities
Explore more neighborhoods near Winding Lakes with Momentum Realty’s local guides.