117 Lake Emerald Dr

A low-rise waterfront condominium complex constructed in 1986 that reads as a gated, resort-style community. The property consists of four stories with predominately two-bedroom layouts arranged to prioritize lake or garden-facing exposures. Architecture is straightforward mid‑1980s condo design with walkways, screened balconies, and ground-level patios; select units are corner or first-floor homes with direct exterior access. Interiors commonly feature open living/dining plans, eat-in kitchens or kitchen islands, main-level primary bedrooms in some units, built-in storage, multiple entry levels, and in-unit washer/dryer hookups. Common building systems include elevators, impact windows/doors in many residences, and hurricane shutters. Shared amenities are extensive and maintained: multiple heated pools and spas, sauna, clubhouse with casual dining/grill service, a fitness center, library, tennis and basketball courts, walking/biking paths around the 168-acre lake, boat access and paddle sports facilities, barbecue and outdoor living areas, and enclosed porches. The community is gated with 24-hour security and assigned parking close to units; pet policies allow small dogs under breed/weight limits. Maintenance fees typically cover cable/Internet, common-area upkeep and gated security. Location is suburban-Oakland Park with easy access to beaches, Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors and major transportation routes, offering a lakeside, recreational lifestyle rather than an urban-core address.