55+ Community · Lake Worth, FL
Lake Clarke Gardens Lake Worth, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Lake Clarke Gardens, Lake Worth, FL, is a 55+ community in Palm Beach County with 51 homes for sale right now. Lake Clarke Gardens is an age-restricted 55+ community in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA).
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Lake Clarke Gardens Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 17, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 51
- New Listings (30d)
- 9
- Pending Sales
- 7
- Median List Price
- $79,000
- Closed Sales (September)
- 3+200% YoY
- Median Sale Price (September)
- $60,000+33.3% YoY
- Months of Inventory
- 23.5
- Avg Days on Market
- 171
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Market Overview
Lake Clarke Gardens real estate market
There are 51 active listings for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens right now. The median list price is $79,000, or about $83 per square foot. Listings span $30,000 to $150,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 171 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Lake Clarke Gardens Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 51
- Median List Price
- $79,000
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $83
- Avg Days on Market
- 171
- Price Range
- $30,000 to $150,000
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Lake Clarke Gardens a 55+ community?
- Yes. Every listing over the past year describes it as an age-restricted community for residents 55 and over, and listing descriptions call it an active adult community. Each numbered association applies its own rules, so ask how it handles spouses, guests and other occupants under 55 before you buy.
- What are the HOA fees at Lake Clarke Gardens?
- All 87 listings state a monthly fee, from $512 to $1,153, with a median of $713. Most fees include water, cable TV, building insurance and internet, and many also cover grounds, trash and sewer. Fees differ between the numbered associations, so compare the budget and reserve position of the specific building you are considering.
- What do units at Lake Clarke Gardens sell for?
- Thirty-four units closed in the past twelve months at $30,000 to $125,000, with a median of $60,000 and a median of $66 a square foot. Recent 744 square foot one-bedrooms closed between $50,000 and $69,000, and 1,080 square foot two-bedroom, two-bath units between $59,000 and $80,000.
- What does it take to get approved as a buyer?
- Sixty-eight listings say buyer approval is required. One listing states the criteria its association uses: a credit score of at least 700, monthly income of four times the maintenance fee, more if financing, and $50,000 in reserves after closing. Other associations may set different standards, so request the application package early in the process.
- Can I rent out a unit at Lake Clarke Gardens?
- Leasing is restricted. Forty listings note a leasing restriction tied to the early years of ownership, and one says units can be rented after two years for three to six months at a time. Nine units were offered for rent over the past year at $1,495 to $1,900 a month. This is not a community for an investor who needs rent right away.
- Are pets allowed at Lake Clarke Gardens?
- In most buildings, no. Fifty-seven of 87 recent listings say pets are not allowed. Twenty-two say they are, usually with size, breed or number limits, which suggests some associations allow them and others do not. If you have a pet, confirm the rule for the exact building in writing before you make an offer.
- How long do units take to sell?
- The median sold unit took 74 days and closed at 89.3% of its final list price. Active listings had averaged about 174 days on the market. A seller who prices near recent closings for the same floor plan and has the association's approval paperwork ready avoids most of the long waits.
- Are there units on the water at Lake Clarke Gardens?
- About 24 listings describe a lake, pond or canal setting, and 15 list a lake view, with some units overlooking a pond or a canal instead. Garden views are the most common. Ask which direction a unit faces and what it looks over, because the view varies a lot from one building to the next and buyers compare it closely.
- How many homes are for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens?
- There are 51 active listings for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. The most expensive listing asks about 5 times the least expensive, so budgets vary widely within Lake Clarke Gardens. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lake Clarke Gardens listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Lake Clarke Gardens?
- The median list price in Lake Clarke Gardens is $79,000, or roughly $83 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lake Clarke Gardens homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $30,000 to $150,000. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Lake Clarke Gardens inventory is spread fairly evenly rather than bunched at one end. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Lake Clarke Gardens cover?
- Homes for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens currently range from about $30,000 at the entry level to $150,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects unit size, floor, and finish level across the condos and townhomes here, with the median list price around $79,000. That is a wide spread, so Lake Clarke Gardens genuinely holds homes at very different budgets rather than one price point. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lake Clarke Gardens listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lake Clarke Gardens?
- Homes in Lake Clarke Gardens are averaging 171 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a slow pace, so sellers here should expect to price carefully and buyers often have time to compare before committing. Days on market in Lake Clarke Gardens 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.
- Is Lake Clarke Gardens a 55+ community?
- Yes. Lake Clarke Gardens is an age-restricted, 55-and-over active adult community, which generally means at least one resident per home must be 55 or older and the community is built around an active adult lifestyle. These communities usually pair lower-maintenance homes with amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and a full social calendar. Rules on age, occupancy, leasing, and pets are set by the HOA and vary, so confirm the current governing documents for Lake Clarke Gardens before you write an offer.
- Are there lakefront homes in Lake Clarke Gardens?
- Yes. Many Lake Clarke Gardens homes back onto community lakes, and lake-view lots are common in current listings. The water here is inland lake frontage rather than Intracoastal or ocean access, so do not expect navigable water or boat dockage.
About Lake Clarke Gardens
Lake Clarke Gardens, Lake Worth, FL, is a 55+ community in Palm Beach County with 51 homes for sale right now. Lake Clarke Gardens is an age-restricted 55+ community in Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Homes are priced from $99,500 to $150,000. At least one resident per home must be 55 or older. Pure Equity lists homes in Lake Clarke Gardens and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
Lake Clarke Gardens is a large 55-and-over condominium community in Lake Worth, in the 33461 zip code, with buildings along Garden Drive North and Garden Drive South. It is not one association but many: listings are filed under a series of numbered condominiums, with numbers running up to Lake Clarke Gardens Condo 25, sharing a common set of recreation facilities. The buildings went up between the mid-1960s and the early 1970s and are mostly three stories, with some four-story buildings. Units are one or two bedrooms, from 744 to 1,080 square feet. Every listing over the past year identifies it as an age-restricted community. Prices are low, and that is what draws most buyers.
For an owner thinking about selling, here is what the past year shows. Thirty-four units closed between July 2025 and October 2026, at prices from $30,000 to $125,000. The median closing price was $60,000, or $66 a square foot, with price per square foot running from $34 to $148. The median sale took 74 days and closed at 89.3% of the final list price. In plain terms, buyers here negotiate hard, and an unrealistic first price costs time. Five more units were under contract at the time of writing.
Within those sales, size and condition decide the price. One-bedroom units of 744 square feet closed between $50,000 and $69,000 in the most recent sales. The 894 square foot plans, set up as one or two bedrooms, closed mostly between $47,000 and $79,500, with one second-floor two-bedroom reaching $100,000. The 1,080 square foot two-bedroom, two-bath plan closed between $59,000 and $80,000. Lake and pool views, updated kitchens and baths, and storm shutters are the features listing agents lead with, and they are what a buyer compares first. A seller should match a unit against sales of the same plan before anything else.
Competition is the hard part for sellers. At the time of writing there were 48 units listed, with asking prices from $30,000 to $150,000 and a median of $79,000. Active listings had been on the market an average of 174 days, some much longer. With more than a year of supply at the recent sales pace, the units that sell are the ones priced near recent closings and shown clean. Because nearly every association here requires buyer approval, it also helps to have the application package, rules and current budget ready on the first day, so an approved buyer can close without delay.
Buyers should know what they are getting. Every listing is a condominium unit with one or two bedrooms and one to two baths, from 744 to 1,080 square feet, with a median of 894. Construction is concrete block. Most buildings are three stories, and elevators appear among the amenities on most listings. Only one listing shows a garage. About 24 listings describe a lake, pond or canal setting, and garden views are the most common view. No listing shows a private pool, since the community pools are shared. Many units have enclosed or screened balconies and patios. Several sellers describe updated kitchens, new electrical panels and storm shutters, while others sell as-is, so two units with the same floor plan can be very different purchases.
Monthly maintenance is the biggest cost after the price itself. All 87 listings state a fee, from $512 to $1,153 a month, with a median of $713. Fees vary by association and unit size. Most listings say the fee covers water, cable TV, building insurance and internet, and many add common area and grounds maintenance, trash and sewer. One listing notes that its fee reflects fully funded reserves as required by Florida law. Because the fee can exceed a small mortgage payment at these prices, compare each association's fee and assessment history, not just the asking price.
Rules are stricter than in most condominiums. Sixty-eight listings say the association must approve the buyer, and one listing spells out the standard its association applies: a credit score of at least 700, monthly income of at least four times the maintenance fee, and $50,000 in reserves after closing. Other associations may differ, so ask each one for its criteria. Leasing is limited. Forty listings note a restriction tied to the early years of ownership, and one says units may be rented after two years for three to six months at a time. Pets are not allowed on 57 of 87 listings, and RVs, boats and commercial vehicles are commonly barred.
Lake Clarke Gardens fits a buyer aged 55 or older who wants an affordable, social, lock-and-leave home with a full calendar of activities, and who does not need to lease the unit soon or keep a pet. It is a poor fit for an investor looking for rental income right away, or for anyone who wants a garage or more than two bedrooms. Nine units were offered for rent over the past year, at $1,495 to $1,900 a month. For sellers, the message is direct: the buyer pool is defined by age and by approval standards that tighten for buyers who finance, so pricing to recent closings and preparing the approval paperwork are what move a unit.
Amenities
- ✓Two heated pools and saunas
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Shuffleboard and bocce courts
- ✓Putting green
- ✓Library, billiards and card room
- ✓Auditorium and clubhouse
- ✓Transportation service on most listings
- ✓On-site property manager
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens
Homes for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens offer 1 to 2 bedrooms and 1 to 2 baths. Living areas run from about 744 to 1,080 square feet. The mix here includes condo homes. Current prices run from $30,000 to $150,000. The homes on the market were built between 1966 and 1972.
Schools
Schools near Lake Clarke Gardens
Homes for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens are typically zoned for the Lake Worth public schools below, based on current MLS listings. Confirm the exact attendance zone for any specific address with the Palm Beach County school district before you buy.
- Elementary School
- Meadow Park
- Middle School
- Conniston Community
- High School
- Forest Hill
Map
Where Lake Clarke Gardens is in Lake Worth
Centred on the homes listed and recently sold in Lake Clarke Gardens.
HOA
Lake Clarke Gardens HOA fees
- Median HOA fee
- $701/mo
- Typical range
- $616 to $767
- Lowest to highest
- $512 to $910
- Listings with a fee
- 51 of 51
Across the 51 homes for sale in Lake Clarke Gardens that list an HOA fee, the median is $701 a month. Half of them fall between $616 and $767. Fees quoted quarterly or yearly are converted to a monthly figure so they compare directly.
The fee most often covers water, cable TV, internet, common areas, grounds maintenance and building insurance. 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, clubhouse, fitness center, billiard room, shuffleboard court and sauna.
17 of the 50 listings that state a pet policy allow pets, often with limits.
From current MLS listings in Lake Clarke Gardens; 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 Clarke Gardens
These are the last 24 recorded closings in Lake Clarke Gardens, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $67 per square foot. The most recent closed on September 15, 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$50,000
Sold · September 15, 2026
2566 GARDEN Drive S 306
1 bed · 1 bath · 744 sqft · $67/sqft
$7,000 under the asking price
Sold$60,000
Sold · September 11, 2026
2811 Garden Drive S 107
1 bed · 1.5 bath · 894 sqft · $67/sqft
$9,900 under the asking price
Sold$60,000
Sold · August 31, 2026
2728 N Garden Drive 313
1 bed · 1.5 bath · 894 sqft · $67/sqft
$12,000 under the asking price
Sold$70,000
Sold · August 28, 2026
2562 Garden Drive N 202
2 bed · 1 bath · 894 sqft · $78/sqft
Sold$47,000
Sold · August 28, 2026
2534 Garden Drive S 203
2 bed · 1 bath · 894 sqft · $53/sqft
$8,000 under the asking price
Sold$62,000
Sold · July 17, 2026
2562 N Garden Drive N 308
1 bed · 1 bath · 744 sqft · $83/sqft
$3,000 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2724 S Garden Drive S 205 | July 2, 2026 | $30,500 | 2 / 1 | 894 | $34 |
| 2770 S Garden Drive S 212 | May 22, 2026 | $100,000 | 2 / 1 | 894 | $112 |
| 2606 S Garden Drive 311 | May 6, 2026 | $59,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,080 | $55 |
| 2682 Garden Drive S 208 | April 6, 2026 | $50,000 | 2 / 1.5 | 894 | $56 |
| 2724 N Garden Drive 403 | March 17, 2026 | $79,500 | 1 / 1.5 | 894 | $89 |
| 2669 S Garden Drive 401 | February 11, 2026 | $80,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,080 | $74 |
| 2669 S Garden Drive 403 | January 30, 2026 | $125,000 | 2 / 2 | 894 | $140 |
| 2812 Garden Drive S 301 | January 13, 2026 | $50,000 | 2 / 1 | 894 | $56 |
| 2811 Garden Drive S 104 | January 13, 2026 | $53,000 | 1 / 1.5 | 894 | $59 |
| 2724 N Garden Drive 204 | January 5, 2026 | $105,000 | 2 / 2 | 894 | $117 |
| 2616 N Garden N Drive 106 | December 24, 2025 | $76,900 | 1 / 1 | 744 | $103 |
| 2856 S Garden Drive 310 | December 22, 2025 | $72,500 | 2 / 3 | 1,080 | $67 |
| 2721 Garden Drive N 312 | December 19, 2025 | $45,000 | 1 / 1 | 894 | $50 |
| 2687 Garden Drive N 101 | December 17, 2025 | $42,000 | 2 / 1 | 894 | $47 |
| 2721 Garden Drive 310 | December 17, 2025 | $70,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,080 | $65 |
| 2616 N Garden 107 Drive N 107 | December 3, 2025 | $110,000 | 1 / 1 | 744 | $148 |
| 2687 Garden Drive 112 | September 23, 2025 | $45,000 | 2 / 1.5 | 894 | $50 |
| 2724 Garden Drive S 108 | September 16, 2025 | $50,000 | 2 / 1 | 894 | $56 |
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Market & Value
Lake Clarke Gardens market and home values
Values in Lake Clarke Gardens track the community's own sales more closely than any broad regional number. The median list price in Lake Clarke Gardens is around $79,000, or roughly $83 per square foot. That sits about 84% below the Palm Beach County median, which shows where Lake Clarke Gardens lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $30,000 to $150,000, so the home you choose within Lake Clarke Gardens matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 171 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Lake Clarke Gardens market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Lake Clarke Gardens 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 Clarke Gardens so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Lake Clarke Gardens compared to nearby Lake Worth communities
Lake Clarke Gardens carries the lowest median of the 7 Lake Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Farms Co | 20 | $1,267,500 | $434 | 200 |
| The Fields | 19 | $550,000 | $290 | 129 |
| Forest Oaks Residential | 18 | $485,950 | $307 | 53 |
| Fountains Of Palm Beach | 27 | $199,000 | $176 | 88 |
| Covered Bridge | 22 | $193,500 | $184 | 85 |
| Poinciana Place Condo 1,2,8 And 9 | 32 | $158,612 | $144 | 79 |
| Lake Clarke Gardens this page | 51 | $79,000 | $83 | 171 |
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 Clarke Gardens right for you?
A quick read on who fits Lake Clarke Gardens saves time before you visit. As an age-restricted community, Lake Clarke Gardens fits active adults, downsizers, and seasonal residents who want a lock-and-leave home and a full social calendar. At least one resident usually needs to meet the age requirement, so confirm the specific age rule and any younger-spouse provision before you buy. A lake view is a common ask here, since many Lake Clarke Gardens lots back onto water without the flood exposure of a coastal address. On price, Lake Clarke Gardens sits toward the more attainable end of the market, which draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. Whether Lake Clarke Gardens 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 Clarke Gardens
Lake Clarke Gardens is built for an active social life. Listings describe two heated pools, saunas, a fitness room, shuffleboard and bocce courts, a putting green, a library, a billiards and card room, an auditorium and barbecue areas. Most listings also list transportation service and a workshop among the amenities. Residents hold dinners, dances and entertainment through the year, according to listing descriptions, and an on-site property manager is noted on many listings. Units have enclosed or screened balconies and patios, many facing gardens, the lake or a pool. The activity calendar is the reason many buyers choose it over a smaller building, and with so many associations sharing one set of facilities, the pools, card room and clubhouse rarely sit empty for long.
Location
Lake Clarke Gardens location
Lake Clarke Gardens is in Lake Worth, in Palm Beach County, with a 33461 zip code, and some listings use a Lake Worth Beach mailing address. Its buildings line Garden Drive North and Garden Drive South. Listing descriptions place it about ten minutes from the beach and close to I-95 and the airport. Because it is a 55-and-over community, schools matter mainly for resale context; current MLS listings name Meadow Park Elementary, Conniston Community Middle and Forest Hill High for the area, with a few naming Barton, Lantana Community and Lake Worth. Confirm any school assignment with the School District of Palm Beach County.
Buying in Lake Clarke Gardens
Buying a home in Lake Clarke Gardens
Buying in Lake Clarke Gardens follows the same path as the rest of Palm Beach County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Ask for the association's governing documents, budget, and reserve study before you write an offer. Association fees, any club or membership costs, and rules on rentals, pets, and leasing vary by community and materially affect the true cost of ownership. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Palm Beach County is about $3,600. 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 Lake Worth means you see new listings in Lake Clarke Gardens the day they reach the market.
Selling in Lake Clarke Gardens
Selling a home in Lake Clarke Gardens
A successful sale in Lake Clarke Gardens comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in Lake Clarke Gardens currently center around $79,000, 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. Buyers in an association community also want to see the HOA or condo docs, the reserve study, and any pending or special assessments up front, so having those ready before you list avoids delays once you are under contract. 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 Clarke Gardens owners in Lake Worth, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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Listing agents and seller representation in Lake Clarke Gardens
Thinking about selling in Lake Clarke Gardens? 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.
Buyers currently hold leverage in Lake Clarke Gardens, so pricing and presentation carry more weight than they would in a hot market. Homes that are prepared properly and priced against real closed sales still sell; the ones testing an optimistic number are the ones that sit. Homes here are averaging about 171 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 Clarke Gardens. 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 Clarke Gardens
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 Clarke Gardens 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.
More on this: selling a home in Lake Worth · how South Florida condos are valued · how an HOA affects your home value · selling a condo or HOA home
Buyer's agents in Lake Clarke Gardens
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 Clarke Gardens, 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 Palm Beach 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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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Lake Clarke Gardens?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Lake Clarke Gardens, 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 $79,000 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 Palm Beach 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 Clarke Gardens?
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 Clarke Gardens, 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 Clarke Gardens?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Lake Clarke Gardens 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 Palm Beach 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 Clarke Gardens 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.
Palm Beach 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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Lake Worth vs. Lake Worth Beach: Mailing Address vs. City Limits, and Why It Matters to Buyers
Many homes listed as Lake Worth sit outside the City of Lake Worth Beach. Here is how the 2019 rename left the confusion behind, what changes on each side of the line, and how to check any address before you buy.
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