Neighborhood · Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Lake Emerald
Waterfront condo living in the heart of Broward
23
Homes for sale
$223,000
Median list price
$221
Avg price / sqft
99
Median days on market
Lake Emerald sits in the middle of Lauderdale Lakes, a Broward County community built around the water it's named for. Of the 23 homes for sale here right now, 20 touch the water and 11 come with pool access, so the daily rhythm leans toward low-maintenance condo and townhome living rather than sprawling single-family lots. You're close to neighboring pockets like Lauderdale Lakes East Gate, Lauderdale Lakes West Gate, and Oakland Estates, with Fort Lauderdale and the beaches an easy reach east.
For a buyer, this is one of the most affordable entry points in the county — the median list price is $223,000, with active homes running from $104,900 up to $347,000. Inventory moves at a measured pace: median days on market sits at 83, and just 3 homes sold over the past year, so you have room to negotiate. Browse the full picture on the live map or across all Lauderdale Lakes homes for sale.
Lake Emerald is a community in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Quick facts
$104,900 – $347K price range
920 sqft median home
$2,038/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Emerald
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$278,000
110 Lake Emerald # 203, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$243,900
118 Lake Emerald Drive # 110, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$228,000
109 Lake Emerald Dr # 105, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft
$175,000
105 Lake Emerald # 810, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 990 sqft
$224,900
118 Lake Emerald Drive # 107, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$195,000
105 Lake Emerald Dr # 508, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 990 sqft
$165,000
118 Lake Emerald Drive # 403, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$224,990
109 Lake Emerald Drive, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$245,000
109 Lake Emerald Dr # 102, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$223,000
116 Lake Emerald Drive # 101, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$210,000
116 Lake Emerald Drive # 403, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
$179,900$183,900
112 Lake Emerald Drive # 203, Oakland Park FL 33309, OAKLAND PARK
2 bd · 2 ba · 920 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Emerald boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Emerald market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$189,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
123 days
Median time to sell
Lake Emerald vs Lauderdale Lakes
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Emerald boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Emerald is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Emerald home
≈ $1,723/mo
$223,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,038/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,618
Median age
31
Median income
$47,109
Median home value
$221,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Emerald
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Culture
Top 13% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Lifestyles
Top 23% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Top 24% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Appearance oriented
Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
Straight answers
Lake Emerald FAQs
Is Lake Emerald a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want affordable, low-maintenance waterfront living in a central Broward location — 20 of the 23 active homes are on the water and many offer pool or gated access. The compact home sizes, with a median of 920 square feet, make it a strong fit for first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors. It connects easily to surrounding neighborhoods like Oakland Estates.
Is Lake Emerald expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in Broward County, with a median list price of $223,000 and homes available from $104,900. The average price runs about $221 per square foot, which reflects the smaller, condo-and-townhome-style layouts here.
What do homes cost in Lake Emerald?+
Active listings range from $104,900 to $347,000, with a median list price of $223,000. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $189,000, and sellers averaged 96% of their asking price — so there's typically room to negotiate.
How is the market right now?+
It's a steady, buyer-friendly market with 23 active listings and a median of 83 days on market. Only 3 homes sold in the past year, so sellers tend to be flexible, closing at around 96% of asking on average.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax here runs about $4,056 per year. HOA figures aren't reported in the current data, but given the waterfront condo and townhome mix, expect most communities to carry monthly association dues — always confirm the exact amount on any specific listing.
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