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Lake Island Deerfield Beach, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Lake Island, Deerfield Beach, FL, is a community in Broward County with 5 homes for sale right now. Lake Island is a community in Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida.
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Market Overview
Lake Island real estate market
There are 5 active listings for sale in Lake Island right now. The median list price is $365,000, or about $283 per square foot. Listings span $315,000 to $375,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 67 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Lake Island Market Stats
MLS data updated October 9, 2026- Active Listings
- 5
- Median List Price
- $365,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $283
- Avg Days on Market
- 67
- Price Range
- $315,000 to $375,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Lake Island?
- There are 5 active listings for sale in Lake Island right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Prices sit in a narrow band here, so homes in Lake Island tend to compete directly with each other. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lake Island listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Lake Island?
- The median list price in Lake Island is $365,000, or roughly $283 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lake Island homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $315,000 to $375,000. The median sits high in that range, so most Lake Island homes are nearer the top and the cheapest listings are the exception. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Lake Island cover?
- Homes for sale in Lake Island currently range from about $315,000 at the entry level to $375,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects the local mix, from smaller condos and townhomes up to larger single-family and luxury homes, with the median list price around $365,000. The spread is tight, which usually points to a consistent housing stock rather than a mix of sizes and eras. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lake Island listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lake Island?
- Homes in Lake Island are averaging 67 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a measured pace, which usually leaves buyers room to negotiate and makes pricing at the outset matter more for sellers. Days on market in Lake Island also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
About Lake Island
Lake Island, Deerfield Beach, FL, is a community in Broward County with 5 homes for sale right now. Lake Island is a community in Deerfield Beach, Broward County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $317,500 to $369,900. Homes were built between 1980 and 1982. Pure Equity lists homes in Lake Island and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Lake Island
Homes for sale in Lake Island offer 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 2.5 baths. Living areas run from about 952 to 1,445 square feet. The mix here includes single family and townhouse homes. Current prices run from $315,000 to $375,000. The homes on the market were built between 1974 and 1980.
Schools
Schools near Lake Island
Homes for sale in Lake Island are typically zoned for the Deerfield Beach public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Broward County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Tedder
- Middle School
- Deerfield Beach
- High School
- Deerfield Beach
HOA
Lake Island HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $43/mo
- Typical range
- N/A
- Lowest to highest
- $40 to $100
- Listings with a fee
- 5 of 5
Across the 5 homes for sale in Lake Island that list an HOA fee, the median is $43 a month. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers common areas. Coverage differs from one building or section to the next, so read what a specific listing includes before comparing it with another.
Listings here most often mention pool, basketball court, none and tennis courts.
All 5 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, some with size or number limits.
From current MLS listings in Lake Island; the figures change as homes come and go. Confirm the fee, any special assessments and the association's rules with the HOA before you buy.
Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Lake Island
These are the last 6 recorded closings in Lake Island, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $315 per square foot. The most recent closed on September 24, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$340,000
Sold · September 24, 2026
4408 NW 4TH Avenue
3 bed · 2.5 bath · 1,568 sqft · $217/sqft
$9,500 under the asking price
Sold$300,000
Sold · July 15, 2026
4356 NW 5th Avenue
2 bed · 2 bath · 952 sqft · $315/sqft
$17,500 under the asking price
Sold$299,900
Sold · June 9, 2026
4325 NW 5th Avenue
2 bed · 2 bath · 952 sqft · $315/sqft
Sold$297,000
Sold · June 1, 2026
540 NW 43rd Street
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,150 sqft · $258/sqft
$5,500 under the asking price
Sold$225,000
Sold · May 21, 2026
512 NW 43rd Place
1 bed · 1 bath · 638 sqft · $353/sqft
$9,990 under the asking price
Sold$315,000
Sold · April 14, 2026
4314 NW 6 Avenue
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,060 sqft · $297/sqft
$20,000 under the asking price
See every recorded sale in Lake Island or find out what your Lake Island home is worth.
Market & Value
Lake Island market and home values
Values in Lake Island track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. The median list price in Lake Island is around $365,000, or roughly $283 per square foot. That is close to the Broward County median, so Lake Island tracks the broader local market rather than sitting at an extreme. Recent asking prices have run from $315,000 to $375,000, so the home you choose within Lake Island matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 67 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Lake Island market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Lake Island carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity can pull the active and recently sold homes in Lake Island so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Lake Island compared to nearby Deerfield Beach communities
Lake Island carries the highest median of the 7 Deerfield Beach communities compared here. Price per square foot is the fairer comparison between communities, because it adjusts for the fact that one neighborhood builds bigger homes than another. Days on market shows how quickly each one is actually selling.
| Community | Homes | Median | $/Sq Ft | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Island this page | 5 | $365,000 | $283 | 67 |
| Crystal Lake | 18 | $359,837 | $253 | 100 |
| Deerfield Beach Gardens | 13 | $199,000 | $205 | 146 |
| Ventnor | 13 | $180,000 | $180 | 164 |
| Heritage Circle | 24 | $152,000 | $179 | 208 |
| Century Village East | 44 | $127,000 | $171 | 141 |
| Century Village | 119 | $123,500 | $160 | 149 |
Medians come from active listings in each community and move as inventory turns over. They describe the homes currently for sale, not what any one home is worth.
Who It Suits
Is Lake Island right for you?
A quick read on who fits Lake Island saves time before you visit. Lake Island suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Deerfield Beach with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. On price, Lake Island lands in the middle of the market, a common fit for move-up buyers and full-time residents. Whether Lake Island is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Living in Lake Island
Lake Island is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.
Location
Lake Island location
Lake Island is located in Deerfield Beach, part of Broward County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Deerfield Beach area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in Lake Island
Buying a home in Lake Island
Buying in Lake Island follows the same path as the rest of Broward County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Broward County is about $3,610. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Deerfield Beach means you see new listings in Lake Island the day they reach the market.
Selling in Lake Island
Selling a home in Lake Island
A successful sale in Lake Island comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in Lake Island currently center around $365,000, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Lake Island owners in Deerfield Beach, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Lake Island home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Lake Island.
Listing agents and seller representation in Lake Island
Thinking about selling in Lake Island? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Conditions in Lake Island sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices. Homes here are averaging about 67 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Community-level detail matters most here. Association rules, what the fees cover, and which buildings sell fastest all affect your outcome. So does whether a buyer needs board approval before closing. None of it appears in a listing description. All of it decides whether a sale closes on time.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Lake Island. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Lake Island
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Lake Island is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Lake Island
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Lake Island, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Broward County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Buying Instead?
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We will tell you which listings are worth your time, what comparable homes actually closed for, and how to structure an offer that holds up through inspection and financing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Lake Island?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Lake Island, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $365,000 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Broward County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Lake Island?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Lake Island, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Lake Island?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Lake Island do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Broward County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
Public Records
Look up Lake Island property records
Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Broward County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Look up the official flood zone for an address before you budget for insurance.
Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
How Florida assesses property, and which exemptions you can claim.
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