Pending Homes in Lake Emerald

Currently Pending · 4

Under Contract

Oakland Park, FL · Condo

105 Lake Emerald Drive 711

$205,000

2 Bed2 Bath1,250 Sqft

Under Contract

Oakland Park, FL · Condo

112 Lake Emerald Drive 204

$165,000

2 Bed2 Bath920 Sqft

Under Contract

Oakland Park, FL · Condo

118 Lake Emerald Drive 110

$220,000

2 Bed2 Bath920 Sqft

Under Contract

Oakland Park, FL · Condo

105 Lake Emerald Drive 502

$279,000

2 Bed2 Bath1,300 Sqft

About Lake Emerald

Lake Emerald is a gated, waterfront community in Oakland Park, Broward County, Florida. Active listings are priced from $205,000 to $225,000. Homes were built between 1981 and 1985. Pure Equity Realty lists homes in Lake Emerald for 1% commission and represents buyers at no cost.

Currently Pending in Lake Emerald

Pending sales in Lake Emerald

A home in Lake Emerald goes pending once a buyer and seller agree to terms and the sale moves toward closing. Pending homes are not final, and a deal can still change during inspections, financing, or the appraisal, but pending activity is a useful read on demand because it shows what buyers are committing to now rather than what sellers are asking. When homes in Lake Emerald go under contract quickly, competition is strong and buyers should be ready to move. When they sit before going pending, there is usually more room to negotiate. Because pending status turns over as deals close or fall through, the best read on Lake Emerald is a live one. Pure Equity Realty can tell you what is currently under contract, what recently closed, and what is still available to buy before it goes pending.

Homes & Architecture

Pending homes in Lake Emerald

Recent listings in Lake Emerald have offered 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Living areas run from about 920 to 1,300 square feet. The mix here includes condo homes. Current prices run from $94,900 to $347,000. The homes on the market were built between 1981 and 1986.

Market & Value

Lake Emerald market and home values

Recent activity is the clearest guide to value in Lake Emerald. The median list price in Lake Emerald is around $208,475, or roughly $216 per square foot. That sits about 46% below the Broward County median, which shows where Lake Emerald lands in the local market. Recent asking prices have run from $94,900 to $347,000, so the home you choose within Lake Emerald matters as much as the community average. Homes here have recently taken about 122 days to go under contract, a useful gauge of how quickly the Lake Emerald market is moving. For pricing an offer or a listing, comparable sales within Lake Emerald carry more weight than any headline number, since homes of the same type and size set the real range. Pure Equity Realty can pull the active and recently sold homes in Lake Emerald so you work from real numbers, not an estimate.

Who It Suits

Is Lake Emerald right for you?

Whether Lake Emerald fits you comes down to how you plan to live here. Lake Emerald appeals to boaters and buyers who want to be on the water, whether a canal, lake, or the Intracoastal. Waterfront homes carry their own insurance and maintenance considerations, so factor wind and flood coverage into the budget from the start. On price, Lake Emerald sits toward the more attainable end of the market, which draws first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. Whether Lake Emerald is right for you depends on how you plan to use the home, full time or seasonally, and Pure Equity Realty can walk you through the tradeoffs before you commit.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Living in Lake Emerald

The community is gated, with controlled access at the entrance. Waterfront homes here offer canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage, and some sites include private dockage.

Location

Lake Emerald location

Lake Emerald sits in Oakland Park, part of Broward County, Florida. The Oakland Park 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 Lake Emerald

Buying a home in Lake Emerald

Watching Lake Emerald for your next home? The buying process here 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. 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 Lake Emerald the day they reach the market.

Selling in Lake Emerald

Selling a home in Lake Emerald

If recent activity in Lake Emerald has you thinking about selling, it starts with pricing the home correctly for current conditions. List prices in Lake Emerald currently center around $208,475, 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 Emerald owners in Oakland Park, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in Lake Emerald?

There are 22 active listings for sale in Lake Emerald right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. Inventory spans a range of budgets and property types, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lake Emerald listings the day they reach the market.

What is the median home price in Lake Emerald?

The median list price in Lake Emerald is $208,475, or roughly $216 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lake Emerald homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $94,900 to $347,000. Treat it as a quick gauge of the Lake Emerald market rather than a valuation for any one home, since price depends heavily on size, condition, location, and community. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.

What price range do homes in Lake Emerald cover?

Homes for sale in Lake Emerald currently range from about $94,900 at the entry level to $347,000 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 $208,475. A wide range usually means there is something at most budgets, though the number of homes at each price point varies. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lake Emerald listings that actually fit.

How long do homes take to sell in Lake Emerald?

Homes in Lake Emerald are averaging 122 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That pace is a useful read on demand: a lower number points to a faster, more competitive market where well-priced homes move quickly, while a higher number gives buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market in Lake Emerald 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 Emerald a gated community?

Yes. Lake Emerald is a gated community with controlled access at the entrance.

Are there waterfront homes in Lake Emerald?

Yes. Lake Emerald includes waterfront homes with canal, lake, or Intracoastal frontage.

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