Lakes Of Carriage Hills Homes for Sale

Lakes of Carriage Hills is a waterfront 55-and-over condominium community in Tamarac, Broward County, built between 1985 and 1988 around its lakes. Its residences are among the most affordable ownership options in the area, with active listings from around $75,000 to $235,000 and a median near $155,000, covering one- and two-bedroom layouts. Monthly fees cover most exterior upkeep, and the community offers a clubhouse and pool. The central Tamarac location keeps residents close to shopping, medical facilities, and the roadways into Fort Lauderdale.

Pure Equity Realty covers Lakes Of Carriage Hills and the Tamarac area. We list for 1%, which includes photography, MLS syndication, and negotiation support. Buyers pay nothing for representation. For current market data, see Florida Realtors' market statistics.

Our MLS feed shows 30 Lakes Of Carriage Hills Tamarac homes for sale as of October 2026. The median asking price is $159,000. Asking prices run from $99,000 to $235,000.

That is 32% below the Tamarac median of $235,000. On a per-foot basis, homes here ask about $131 per square foot, compared with $200 across Tamarac. So the median price buys roughly 1,200 square feet of living area.

Listings here have averaged 156 days on the market. That is slower than the Tamarac average of 121 days. Because of that, buyers often have more room to negotiate on price, repairs or closing costs.

Homes listed in Lakes Of Carriage Hills date from 1985 to 1988. That puts them between 38 and 41 years old.

All of these homes predate Florida's 2002 statewide building code. So roof age, window protection and the wind mitigation report matter a great deal for insurance.

In addition, most Florida insurers ask for a four-point inspection on homes 30 years or older. It covers the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Updated systems usually make coverage easier to place.

Condo buyers should also know Florida's 2022 condo safety law. It requires milestone structural inspections for buildings three stories or taller as they age. It also requires a structural integrity reserve study. Before you sign, request both reports and the current reserve balance.

Lakes Of Carriage Hills includes waterfront homes. Waterfront lots in South Florida often sit in FEMA special flood hazard areas, where lenders require flood insurance. Before you commit, look up the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask the seller for an elevation certificate.

Lakes Of Carriage Hills is a condo building. Also request the association budget, recent minutes and any special assessments before you sign.

Rentals in Lakes Of Carriage Hills have a median asking rent of $2,000 per month, across 1 active rental listing. That is close to the Tamarac median of $2,000.

You can browse current Tamarac rentals or ask us for a rent estimate on a specific Lakes Of Carriage Hills home.

Here is what the median Lakes Of Carriage Hills price means in Florida closing terms. At $159,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $32,000, leaving a loan near $127,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $445. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $254. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the Lakes Of Carriage Hills median, that is about $1,111.

Finally, owner-occupants should file for the Florida homestead exemption by March 1. It removes up to $50,000 of assessed value. After that, Save Our Homes caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or inflation, whichever is lower. To see what these numbers mean for your budget, get pre-approved before you tour.

Recent Lakes Of Carriage Hills listings show assignments to Broadview (elementary), Lauderdale Lakes (middle) and Boyd H. Anderson (high). However, boundaries can change each year, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with Broward County Public Schools.