Oakland Lakes Homes for Sale

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland Lakes a gated community?

Yes. Oakland Lakes is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.

About Oakland Lakes

Oakland Lakes is a gated community in Oakland Park, Broward County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $555,000 to $675,000. Homes were built starting 1992. Pure Equity Realty lists homes in Oakland Lakes for 1% commission and represents buyers at no cost.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living in Oakland Lakes

The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance.

Location

Oakland Lakes Location

Oakland Lakes is located in Oakland Park, part of Broward County, Florida. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of the Oakland Park area, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.

Buying in Oakland Lakes

Buying a home in Oakland Lakes

Buying in Oakland Lakes 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. 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 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 Oakland Park means you see new listings in Oakland Lakes the day they reach the market.

Selling in Oakland Lakes

Selling a home in Oakland Lakes

A successful sale in Oakland Lakes comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. 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 Oakland Lakes owners in Oakland Park, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

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