1044 S Independence Dr

Homestead, FL 33034

$236,000

$197/ft²

3Beds

2Baths

1,195Sq ft

1986Year built

CondoType

About this home

Welcome to Lakeshore, one of Homestead's most desirable gated communities. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront residence offers breathtaking lake views, a spacious layout, and a lifestyle perfect for today's growing family. Located on the second floor, this move-in-ready home features abundant natural light, comfortable living spaces, and a peaceful waterfront setting ideal for relaxing after a busy day. The gated community offers controlled access, roving security patrols, and plenty of resident and guest parking for added convenience and peace of mind. Residents enjoy access to multiple community swimming pools, and this unit is ideally located just a short walk from one of them, making it easy to enjoy South Florida living year-round. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the community's walking, jogging, and biking paths, creating the perfect environment for an active lifestyle. Conveniently located near Home Depot, supermarkets, restaurants, schools, Baptist Hospital, the Florida Keys Outlet Marketplace, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Bayfront Park, Biscayne National Park, local beaches, and the gateway to the Florida Keys. Whether you're buying your first home or looking for more space for your family, this waterfront residence offers an exceptional combination of location, security, amenities, and value. (Some photos have been virtually staged to illustrate the property's potential. Virtual staging is for marketing purposes only and does not represent the current condition of the property).

Features

Waterfront

Property details

Listing

MLS #: A12038632
Status: For sale
Listed on: Jun 18, 2026
Days on market: 53 days
Listing data updated: Aug 3, 2026

Interior

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Living area: 1,195 ft²
Price per ft²: $197/ft²
Unit: 1044L

Building & community

Type: Condo
Year built: 1986
HOA fee: $300/mo
County: Miami-Dade

Lot & exterior

Waterfront: Yes

Days on market, price per ft² and the monthly HOA amount are calculated by this site from the MLS data shown; the association fee is normalized to a monthly figure.

True monthly cost

Mortgage (principal & interest): $1,193
Property taxes (est.): $217
Home insurance (est.): $233
Flood insurance (est.): —
HOA fee: $300

Estimated total$1,943*/mo

* Some cost lines aren't available yet for this listing; the total shown is incomplete.

Based on 20% down, a 6.5% rate and a 30-year loan, plus this home's estimated Florida carrying costs. All figures are illustrative estimates — not quotes, not financial or insurance advice.

Sources: flood zone — FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; mortgage, taxes and insurance figures — this site's own estimates; HOA / CDD — as reported for this listing.

What will this home really cost you?

Building structural health (SIRS)

No filing record found

We couldn't find a SIRS filing record for this building in Florida's public DBPR database. That is not a red flag by itself: buildings under three stories are exempt, recent or mailed-in filings may not appear yet, and the name or address on file may differ from this listing.

Questions about this

What is a SIRS and why does it matter?

Since the Surfside collapse, Florida requires condo and co-op buildings three stories or taller to complete a Structural Integrity Reserve Study: an inspection-based plan that forces the association to fund structural repairs (roof, load-bearing walls, plumbing, electrical) instead of deferring them. It matters because underfunded buildings are the ones that surprise owners with large special assessments.

Has this building filed its SIRS?

We didn't find a filing record for this building in the DBPR's public database. Absence of a record does not mean the building is out of compliance — it may be exempt (under three stories), the filing may be recent or on paper, or the recorded name/address may differ. It IS the right question to ask before offering.

What is a special assessment?

A one-off charge the association levies on every owner when reserves don't cover a needed repair — in older coastal buildings they have ranged from a few thousand to over $100,000 per unit. The SIRS exists precisely to make these predictable and funded in advance. Always review the building's budget, reserves and meeting minutes before buying.

What should I check before buying in this building?

Florida law gives buyers the right to review the association's SIRS, milestone inspection reports, budget and reserves — the full study is available from the association by written request. Nilyan requests and walks through these documents with her buyers as part of the offer process.

Source: Florida DBPR public SIRS reporting database. Filing status is self-reported by the association; this is not an audit, inspection or safety certification, and absence of a record does not mean non-compliance. Data as of July 30, 2026.

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