Neighborhood · Southwest Ranches, Florida
Walden Lake
Waterfront living on Southwest Ranches' quiet edge
4
Homes for sale
$667,500
Median list price
$389
Avg price / sqft
109
Median days on market
Walden Lake is a small, water-oriented pocket within Southwest Ranches homes for sale, where three of the four homes on the market right now sit on the water. The scale here is intimate — you get the low-density, semi-rural calm the area is known for, with the added draw of lakefront lots and the occasional pool home. Families in this pocket are zoned to well-regarded Nova schools, including Nova Blanche Forman Elementary and Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elem, with a path toward College Academy At Broward College for high-achievers.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, deliberate market — just four active listings, so you're choosing from a handful rather than a flood. The median list price is $667,500 and homes are moving at a measured pace, with a median 109 days on market and sellers collecting about 98% of asking. That combination means room to negotiate on price, but not much room to wait once the right waterfront home appears; keep an eye on the live map to catch new inventory early.
Walden Lake is a community in Southwest Ranches, Florida.
Quick facts
$614,500 – $749K price range
1,717 sqft median home
7 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Walden Lake
$690,000
20525 SW 2nd Street, Pembroke Pines FL 33029, PEMBROKE PINES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft
$645,000
20401 SW 1st St, Pembroke Pines FL 33029, PEMBROKE PINES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,663 sqft
$614,500
181 SW 203rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines FL 33029, PEMBROKE PINES
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,453 sqft
$749,000
370 SW 203rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines FL 33029, PEMBROKE PINES
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,114 sqft
Every active listing inside the Walden Lake boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Walden Lake market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$625,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Walden Lake vs Southwest Ranches
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Walden Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Walden Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Walden Lake home
≈ $4,186/mo
$667,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,564
Median age
47
Median income
$121,647
Median home value
$474,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Walden Lake
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 3% 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.
Active
Top 3% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Straight answers
Walden Lake FAQs
Is Walden Lake a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want water-oriented, low-density living inside Southwest Ranches while staying zoned to the respected Nova schools. Three of the four current listings are waterfront, and families can move from Nova Blanche Forman Elementary up through Nova High and the College Academy at Broward College.
Is Walden Lake expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper-$600s, with a median list price of $667,500 and an active range of $614,500 to $749,000. At an average of $389 per square foot, it's priced for the waterfront and lot sizes rather than sheer square footage — the median home is around 1,717 sqft.
What do homes cost in Walden Lake?+
Current listings run from $614,500 to $749,000 with a median of $667,500, while homes that closed over the past 12 months had a median sold price of $625,000. Expect to pay around $389 per square foot depending on water frontage and whether the home has a pool.
How is the market in Walden Lake?+
It's a small, steady market — four homes active now and seven sold in the last year, with a median 109 days on market. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking, so pricing is firm but the slower pace gives serious buyers time to make a considered offer; the live map is the best way to track new listings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for this pocket, which is common in the more rural parts of Southwest Ranches. Property taxes run around $5,504 per year at the median, so budget accordingly alongside your mortgage and insurance.
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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