117 Lake Emerald Dr

Oakland Park, FL 33309

$235,000

$255/ft²

2Beds

2Baths

920Sq ft

1986Year built

CondoType

About this home

Enjoy resort-style lakefront living in this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo offering 920 square feet of comfortable living space in the gated community of Lake Emerald. The main living area and primary bedroom feature gorgeous lake views, and you'll even enjoy the water view while preparing meals in the kitchen. This move-in-ready home has been freshly painted throughout, features elegant onyx countertops in the kitchen and onyx shelving in the bathrooms. A new A/C provides added peace of mind, and the convenience of a full-size washer and dryer makes everyday living easy. Water, cable, and internet are included in the HOA. Lake Emerald is a 24-hour gated, resort-style lakefront community offering an impressive selection of amenities, including three heated pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center, clubhouse, barbecue and picnic areas, and lake access for kayaking and other non-motorized boating. Ideally located near shopping, dining, Wilton Manors, downtown Fort Lauderdale, I-95, and South Florida's beautiful beaches. Leasing is permitted, making this an excellent opportunity for both owner-occupants and investors. New Roof & building structurally and electrically re certified in 2024.

Features

Waterfront

Property details

Listing

MLS #: A12054477
Status: For sale
Listed on: Jul 28, 2026
Days on market: 13 days
Listing data updated: Aug 9, 2026

Interior

Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Living area: 920 ft²
Price per ft²: $255/ft²
Unit: 408

Building & community

Type: Condo
Year built: 1986
HOA fee: $687/mo
County: Broward

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): $1,188
Property taxes (est.): $216
Home insurance (est.): $233
Flood insurance (est.): —
HOA fee: $687

Estimated total$2,324*/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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