Community · Margate, FL
Village On The Lake Margate, FL Homes For Sale & Real Estate
Village On The Lake, Margate, FL, is a community in Broward County with 2 homes for sale right now. Homes here were built starting in 1979.
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Market Overview
Village On The Lake real estate market
There are 2 active listings for sale in Village On The Lake right now. The median list price is $158,138, or about $251 per square foot. Listings span $138,500 to $177,777, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 94 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Village On The Lake Market Stats
MLS data updated September 27, 2026- Active Listings
- 2
- Median List Price
- $158,138
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $251
- Avg Days on Market
- 94
- Price Range
- $138,500 to $177,777
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Village On The Lake?
- There are 2 active listings for sale in Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake tend to compete directly with each other. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Village On The Lake listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Village On The Lake?
- The median list price in Village On The Lake is $158,138, or roughly $251 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Village On The Lake homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $138,500 to $177,777. The median sits near the middle of that range, so Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake cover?
- Homes for sale in Village On The Lake currently range from about $138,500 at the entry level to $177,777 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 $158,138. 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 Village On The Lake listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Village On The Lake?
- Homes in Village On The Lake are averaging 94 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 Village On The Lake 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.
- Are there lakefront homes in Village On The Lake?
- Yes. Many Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake
Village On The Lake, Margate, FL, is a community in Broward County with 2 homes for sale right now. Homes here were built starting in 1979. Listings update from the MLS nightly.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Village On The Lake
Homes for sale in Village On The Lake offer 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Living areas are around 630 square feet. The mix here includes condo and single family homes. Current prices run from $138,500 to $177,777.
Schools
Schools near Village On The Lake
Homes for sale in Village On The Lake are typically zoned for the Margate 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
- Liberty (Broward)
- Middle School
- Margate
- High School
- Coconut Creek
Market & Value
Village On The Lake market and home values
The Village On The Lake real estate market reads best through the community's own recent activity, not a county-wide average. The median list price in Village On The Lake is around $158,138, or roughly $251 per square foot. That sits about 59% below the Broward County median, which shows where Village On The Lake lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $138,500 to $177,777, so the home you choose within Village On The Lake matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 94 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Village On The Lake market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.
How It Compares
Village On The Lake compared to nearby Margate communities
Village On The Lake carries the highest median of the 7 Margate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village On The Lake this page | 2 | $158,138 | $251 | 94 |
| Palm Lakes | 17 | $145,000 | $134 | 123 |
| Holiday Springs | 19 | $120,000 | $130 | 202 |
| Oriole Golf Tennis Club | 57 | $119,500 | $128 | 124 |
| Oriole Gardens | 54 | $113,000 | $119 | 161 |
| Royal Park Gardens | 25 | $100,000 | $133 | 124 |
| Holiday Springs Village | 38 | $99,400 | $120 | 166 |
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 Village On The Lake right for you?
It helps to know who Village On The Lake tends to suit before you tour. Village On The Lake suits a range of buyers, from first-time owners to move-up families, who want a home in Margate with the everyday conveniences of the area close by. A lake view is a common ask here, since many Village On The Lake lots back onto water without the flood exposure of a coastal address. On price, Village On The Lake sits toward the more attainable end of the market, which draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. Whether Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake
Many homesites in Village On The Lake back onto community lakes, so lake views and water frontage are common here even though the community sits inland.
Location
Village On The Lake location
Village On The Lake is located in Margate, part of Broward County, Florida. The Margate area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Village On The Lake
Buying a home in Village On The Lake
The buying process in Village On The Lake is the one used across 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 Margate means you see new listings in Village On The Lake the day they reach the market.
Selling in Village On The Lake
Selling a home in Village On The Lake
Selling a home in Village On The Lake starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Village On The Lake currently center around $158,138, 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 Village On The Lake owners in Margate, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Thinking of Selling?
What is your Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake.
Listing agents and seller representation in Village On The Lake
Thinking about selling in Village On The Lake? 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 Village On The Lake sit close to balanced, which rewards sellers who price against real closed sales instead of neighboring asking prices. Homes here are averaging about 94 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 Village On The Lake. 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 Village On The Lake
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 Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake
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 Village On The Lake, 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.
More on this: how commission is actually structured · reading an offer properly · handling multiple offers
Buying Instead?
Search Village On The Lake with someone local
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 Village On The Lake?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Village On The Lake, 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 $158,138 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 Village On The Lake?
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 Village On The Lake, 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 Village On The Lake?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Village On The Lake 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 Village On The Lake 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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