The Least You Should Know About Lakefront Living in Boca Raton

Posted by Jean-Luc Andriot on Monday, June 17th, 2019 at 3:01pm.

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Lakefront Properties with Style

Ask anyone if they’ve been to South Florida and what generally comes to mind is the beaches and ocean. However, Boca Raton is also known for its gorgeous lakes such as Lake Wyman, Rogers, and Boca Raton. We put some information together for you with the least you should know about lakefront living in our city where you’ll find properties with style.

Pro –

The scenery and views are breathtaking as you can see from Mizner Grand. If you are fortunate enough to find a lakefront home on one of our bodies of water, you’ll likely see a variety of marine life, beautiful sunsets and a parade of boats that frequent the area. You can enjoy hours of unlimited scenery right from your balcony at some of our high-rise condominiums. In some cases, you may even have the best of both worlds. Some available properties have the lake on one side of your home and the ocean on the other. Regardless, there’s something special about living on the water when it comes to the view. The least you can expect is to be entertained each day right from your balcony that overlooks one of our lakes.

Con –

Some of the wildlife can be a nuisance. Be prepared to clean your patio and terrace areas where birds may perch or visit your home. Also, you must be conscious of particular wildlife safety such as boating around endangered species like the manatee. You also must remember some predators like jellyfish and alligators also call this place “home.” If you keep these items in mind and help create a respectful environment, you’ll find living on the lake a peaceful one between you and the animals. Bear in mind; we’re here to share their space, not the other way around.

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You’ll welcome the sun on the daily. According to the weather, Florida sees sunshine a total of 234 days out of the year. That being the case, you can imagine sunshine and live on a lake will be welcoming. If you’re coming from the North or places such as Canada, lakefront property with tons of sun could be even more alluring. Sunshine is a benefit for those seeking vitamin D and lowering blood pressure. If you’re considering buying a home near Lake Wyman or one of our other larger bodies of water, you’ll undoubtedly find the sun to be an asset. However, there are some facts you should keep in mind.

Con –

Sunshine is also a culprit for fading things like furniture. Besides the damaging sunshine can do to your property, depending on where the sun hits your condominium, can also create a hot zone making the element more of a nuisance. Be sure to ask your realtor how the sun will affect your lifestyle and things such as your furniture. In most cases, the sun was a factor during the construction and planning. However, you’ll still want to find a home where the sun is more of a benefit than a problem.

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You’ll have more fun living on a lake. Homeowners who invest in lakefront real estate find themselves living it up with boating, fishing, and swimming. You’ll find yourself spending a lot more time outdoors with these endless possibilities. It’s not uncommon to see people hitting the water on paddleboards, jet skis, and floats. Not to mention, there are events such as Boca Bash where people tie up their boats together, and people spend the day celebrating in the water. No matter what your pleasure, there’s something for everyone living on a lake.

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Lakes can frequently come with strict regulations. The Conservation Commission is always seeking ways to protect the lake, and it’s the origin. For example, you can’t dump things into a lake. For instance, if you smoke and flick a cigarette butt on one of our lakes, you could face a hefty fine of $100. Littering is a significant offense, and if you live on the lake, you will want to know some of the rules and regulations. Contact the city of Boca Raton to learn more about the different rules and regulations for our lakes.

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The cityscape and lake are inspiring at night. Just imagine gazing over the water from your terrace with the light dancing off the shore? These are the type of scenes you’ll find when buying lakefront property. Even the moon is alluring when living on the lake. Besides the twinkling of different colored lights, the city of Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach offer places for you to dock your boat, giving you more opportunities for dining and entertainment at night. Perhaps this fact is why so many boats take an evening ride? Whatever the case may be, the nighttime is welcoming when living via lakefront.

Con –

More mosquitoes and bugs are present when living near the water. No matter what lake you choose to live by, you can expect there to be many bugs. While the fix is rather easy (bug spray), insects are just a part of living in Florida. In most cases, the cities are fumigated to keep the population down. In this case, people learn to live with it as well as buy a property with a screen deck. Just another element to consider if you’re looking to buy lakefront property.

Pro –

The value of your home will most likely increase. Because of the luxury of living on the lake, you’ll commonly find the prices for condos and residential properties will be higher. Just as any other perk, you’ll pay more for a residence on the lake. However, you’ll also find value in this type of property since there are tons of possibilities, including the views. Ask your realtor why people want to buy a home on the lake, and he/she might tell you that’s a silly question. Everyone wants to enjoy the lake and is willing to pay more for that type of luxury.

We’ll leave you with the pro above since we find that many of our clients are seeking some waterfront property and there are so many positive aspects who's to blame them?

Contact us today to learn more about the available lakefront listings.

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