The Lakes Homes for Sale

The Lakes is an age-restricted 55+ community in Weston, Broward County, Florida, governed under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). Homes are priced from $1,200,000 to $1,200,000. At least one resident per home must be 55 or older. Pure Equity lists homes in The Lakes and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.

Pure Equity Realty covers The Lakes and the Weston 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 a single listing for The Lakes Weston homes for sale as of October 2026. The median asking price is $850,000.

That is 13% above the Weston median of $750,000. On a per-foot basis, homes here ask about $449 per square foot, compared with $394 across Weston. So the median price buys roughly 1,900 square feet of living area. With so few listings, though, treat these figures as a snapshot rather than a trend.

Listings here have averaged 95 days on the market. That tracks the Weston average of 93 days, so pricing and terms follow the wider city market.

Homes listed in The Lakes date from 1993, so they are about 33 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.

The Lakes is a gated community. Therefore, expect to register visitors and contractors with the gate before each visit.

At a median near $850,000, The Lakes sits in the luxury tier of Weston. Jumbo financing and proof of funds usually come up early in these negotiations.

Rentals in The Lakes have a median asking rent of $5,350 per month, across 1 active rental listing. For comparison, the Weston median is $3,700, so rents here run 45% higher.

You can browse current Weston rentals or ask us for a rent estimate on a specific The Lakes home.

Here is what the median The Lakes price means in Florida closing terms. At $850,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $170,000, leaving a loan near $680,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $2,379. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $1,360. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the The Lakes median, that is about $5,948.

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 The Lakes listings show assignments to Eagle Point (elementary), Tequesta Trace (middle) and Cypress Bay (high). However, boundaries can change each year, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with Broward County Public Schools.