8862 Wendy Lane S

Estimated monthly payment

$5,571 /mo

Principal and interest only, based on $212,000 down (20%), a 6.875% 30-year fixed rate. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, and the $479/mo HOA are not included.

Listing Snapshot

Price

$1,060,000

Days on Site

180 Days

Bedrooms

5

Total Baths

4

Full Baths

4

Partial Baths

0

Living Area

2,880 sqft

Total Sq Ft

3,930 sqft

Lot Size

1.05 Acres

Year Built

1982

Property Type

Single Family

MLS #

B26004161

Property Tax

$9,543 (2025)

HOA Fees

$479 / Monthly

Subdivision

BANYAN LAKES

Development

BANYAN LAKES

County

Palm Beach

Status

Active

Special Conditions

Standard / Listed As Is

About This Property

Welcome to 8862 Wendy Lane S, a fully reimagined and completely rebuilt five bedroom, four bathroom residence that delivers a comprehensive, fully permitted renovation in one of West Palm Beach's most quietly compelling communities. This is not a cosmetic refresh. Every layer of the home has been addressed, from the systems behind the walls to the finishes you live with every day, producing a property that lives like new construction while keeping the character and setting of an established neighborhood. From the moment you walk in, the home reads as intentional. The layout has been opened up to create a natural flow between the main living areas, allowing light to travel and conversation to move easily from one space to the next. Whether you are hosting a Sunday gathering or moving through a quiet weekday morning, the floor plan supports both ends of the spectrum without forcing the home into a single use. Sightlines carry from one room to the next, the rooms talk to each other, and the home feels larger and more connected than the square footage suggests on paper. The kitchen sits at the center of the experience. Fully new, designed with both function and aesthetics in mind, it serves as the place where the household lands. Cabinetry, counters, and appliances have been selected to perform during real cooking and to look the part during entertaining. The connection between the kitchen and the surrounding living areas means the cook is never separated from the rest of the home, which is exactly how a Florida house should live. Coffee in the morning, prep work in the afternoon, drinks with friends in the evening, the kitchen handles all of it without missing a beat. The bathrooms carry the same level of intention. Each has been redone with a designer eye, bringing a cohesive material palette and modern fixtures throughout. The result is a home that feels unified rather than piecemeal, where the finishes in one room complement the next. Nothing feels like an afterthought, and nothing feels like it was done on a budget. The primary suite has been expanded into a true retreat. The footprint is generous, giving the bedroom real breathing room, and the custom built-out closet has been designed for daily use as well as long-term organization. It is the kind of space that makes the morning routine easier and quietly improves the rhythm of the day. Wardrobes have a place, accessories have a place, and the suite functions the way a primary suite should, as a private corner of the house that resets you at the end of the day. Four additional bedrooms and three additional bathrooms round out the floor plan, providing flexibility for guests, a home office, a gym, or whatever configuration suits your stage of life. The home grows with you rather than locking you into a single use case. Beyond the finishes, the systems have been improved throughout. This is where the value of a fully permitted, top-to-bottom renovation shows itself. New buyers walk into a home where the work has already been done correctly, on the record, and with the kind of attention to detail that protects long-term value. There is no project list waiting on the other side of closing, no surprise behind the drywall. The home is ready to be lived in from day one. Step outside and the South Florida lifestyle takes over. The pool and deck have been refinished, setting the tone for year-round entertaining, weekend lounging, and the kind of casual outdoor living that defines this part of the country. Morning coffee at the water's edge, afternoon swims when the sun is high, evening dinners under the sky, the backyard is built to support all of it. The deck reads clean and modern, the pool sits ready, and the space transitions from quiet personal use to full entertaining mode without any extra effort. Storage and flexibility are often overlooked in renovations at this price point, and this home addresses both. The oversized one-car garage paired with an additional half-car garage is a rare configuration. Use it for a golf cart, store water toys, set up a workshop, or simply enjoy the extra space that most homes in the area cannot offer. It is a small detail with a big impact on how the home actually functions day to day, and it gives the property a level of practical versatility that buyers tend to recognize the moment they walk through. The location is what truly separates this property from the rest of the market. Banyan Lakes is one of the area's most under-the-radar communities, the kind of neighborhood that residents tend to keep to themselves. The streets feel quiet, the lots feel established, and the community has a settled, lived-in character that newer developments simply cannot replicate. As a homeowner here, you receive private lake access, which means launching a boat, taking out a jet ski, or spending the weekend wakeboarding happens right in your own backyard community. That kind of recreational access is extremely difficult to find at this price point in South Florida, and it turns ordinary weekends into something closer to a vacation. You don't drive to the water. You live on it. The buyer this home suits knows exactly what they want. They want quality without a renovation timeline. They want a real kitchen, a real primary suite, real outdoor space, and a community that gives back something the listing photos cannot fully capture. They want to spend their weekends on the water rather than at the hardware store. They want clarity on what they are buying and confidence that the work was done correctly the first time. For that buyer, this home checks every box. The combination is what makes this opportunity stand out. Fully renovated. Fully permitted. New kitchen, designer bathrooms, improved systems, expanded primary suite with a custom closet, refinished pool and deck, and a flexible garage configuration that adapts to how you actually live. Add the private lake access through Banyan Lakes and the picture comes together: a turnkey home in a community that delivers a lifestyle most properties at this level cannot match. For buyers looking for clarity, quality, and a real lifestyle upgrade without the timeline or risk of taking on a renovation themselves, 8862 Wendy Lane S delivers on every front. The work is done, the permits are in place, and the community speaks for itself. Schedule your private tour and see what daily life looks like when the home and the location are equally considered.

General Features

Property Type

Single Family

Status

Active

Year Built

1982

Property Condition

Resale / Updated Remodeled

Number of Stories

1

Levels

One

Garage Spaces

2

Attached Garage

Yes

Parking

Attached / Boat / Driveway / Garage / Garage Door Opener / Rv Access Parking

Direction Faces

North

Lot Size (Acres)

1.05

Living Sq Ft

2,880

Total Sq Ft

3,930

Structure Type

House

Sewer

Septic Tank

Water Source

Public

Zoning

RE

Interior Features

Appliances

Dryer / Dishwasher / Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher / Energy Star Qualified Dryer / Energy Star Qualified Freezer / Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator / Energy Star Qualified Washer / Electric Range / Electric Water Heater / Disposal / Microwave / Range / Refrigerator / Water Heater / Wine Refrigerator / Washer

Cooling

Central Air / Electric

Heating

Central / Electric

Flooring

Vinyl

Fireplace

Yes

Spa

Yes

Spa Features

In Ground

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar / Built In Features / Bedroom On Main Level / Closet Cabinetry / Entrance Foyer / Kitchen Island / Living Dining Room / Main Level Primary / Pantry / Storage / Separate Shower / Walk In Closets

Laundry

Inside / Main Level / Laundry Room

Windows

Storm Windows

Main Level Bedrooms

5

Main Level Baths

4

Furnished

Unfurnished

Exterior Features

Construction

Concrete / Stucco

Roof

Composition / Shingle

Exterior Features

None / Outdoor Living Area

Architectural Style

Ranch

Private Pool

Yes

Pool Features

Concrete / In Ground / Pool Equipment / Screen Enclosure / Pool Spa Combo / Waterfall

Patio & Porch

Covered / Patio / Screened

Lot Features

One To Two Acres / Corner Lot

Waterfront

Yes

Waterfront Features

Canal Access / Canal Front / Other

View

Canal / Garden / Pool / Water

Community & HOA

HOA Fee

$479 / Monthly

HOA Name

Banyan Lakes POA

HOA Includes

Common Areas / Cable Tv / Trash

Association Amenities

Boating / Playground / Park / Tennis Courts

Community Features

Home Owners Association / Boat Facilities / Gated / Street Lights

Security

Carbon Monoxide Detectors / Gated Community / Smoke Detectors

Utilities

Cable Available / Electricity Connected / Sewer Connected / Underground Utilities / Water Connected

Pets Allowed

Number Limit / Size Limit / Yes

Financing Terms

Cash / Conventional / Cryptocurrency / FHA / Other

Restrictions

Buyer Approval Required / No Lease1st Year Owned / Rental Restriction

MLS Area

5570

Schools

Elementary School

Everglades (Palm Beach)

Middle School

Emerald Cove

High School

Palm Beach Central