Lake Ida

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When one first enters the Lake Ida Park facility, the overwhelming impression is a massive lagoon frontage as a playground for motor boats, jet-skiing enthusiasts, and water skiers. On the banks, visitors set up for leisurely picnics to take advantage of the expansive greenspaces, a massive dog park, and a sizable jogging track. Then, across the shimmering waters, one gets a glimpse of Lake Ida - the one-of-a-kind estate home neighborhood in East Delray Beach, with access via Lake Ida Road on its southern border. 

Many people point to homes in Old Floresta as Boca Raton's iconic historical district, unaware that this community reflects significant urban heritage for buyers interested in homes for sale in the desirable Lake Ida Neighborhood. Indeed, the latter’s development, starting in 1955, carved out 1200 lots among the spectacular tropical foliage and trees. With it came a unique architectural character on large lots (over a quarter of an acre) that initially adhered to Mizner Addison’s Mediterranean Spanish Colonial influence. However, over the sixty-seven years, the homeowners have significantly renovated their single family houses or torn them down and rebuilt contemporary mansions from scratch.

As a result, what has emerged is an ungated (but safe) neighborhood of tree-lined streets connecting an eclectic combination of pre-1960 structures and ultra-modern compounds accommodating up to 10,000 square feet of living space. The backdrop of the lake - with many residences on the banks - and exotic plants in gardens provide spectacular backyard vistas that add to the asset value. The neighborhood has no HOA fees for residents to worry about, features three parks with walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, bass fishing, and provides a boat ramp to Lake Ida without going over to the park side. Moreover, Lake Ida could not be in a better location, minutes from the I95 to two international airports nearby, the city's white sand beaches, downtown Delray Beach Atlantic Avenue with 80+ restaurants/high-end shopping/live entertainment, and excellent schools (see below). Finally, several private and public golf courses, regional malls, the iconic Boca Resort and Club five-star hospitality, and urban conveniences like supermarkets, healthcare clinics, fitness centers, and banks are easily accessible.

Lake Ida Homes For Sale

$13.5 Million

MLS#FX-10520000

202 Nw 7th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444

5

6

4

4,778 SqFt

Pool

198 Days

$8,906,184

MLS#RX-11107795

200 Nw 22nd Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444

6

8

4

8,115 SqFt

Pool

0.37 Acres

225 Days

New Construction

Reduced

$7.5 Million

$7,950,000

MLS#RX-11015088

920 Hibiscus Ln
Delray Beach, FL 33444

4

5

10

4,838 SqFt

Pool

Water Front

1.31 Acres

539 Days

Reduced

$6.995 Million

$7,250,000

MLS#RX-11109320

2002 Nw 4th Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

7

9

3

9,967 SqFt

Pool

0.57 Acres

210 Days

$6,745,000

MLS#RX-11130611

501 Nw 9th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444

6

7

3

7,154 SqFt

Pool

0.46 Acres

129 Days

$6.5 Million

MLS#RX-11152214

2012 Nw 2nd Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

5

6

3

6,764 SqFt

Pool

0.38 Acres

50 Days

New Construction

$6,495,000

MLS#RX-11156484

830 Lake Shore Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33444

6

6

3

6,008 SqFt

Pool

Water Front

0.31 Acres

36 Days

Under Contract

$5,600,000

MLS#RX-11063228

601 Nw 12th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444

5

6

3

6,352 SqFt

Pool

0.41 Acres

6 Days

New Construction

$4.995 Million

MLS#RX-11050562

1400 Lake Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33444

5

6

2

5,772 SqFt

Pool

Water Front

0.33 Acres

405 Days

Under Contract

$4,750,000

MLS#RX-11151480

212 Nw 18th Street
Delray Beach, FL 33444

4

5

2

5,065 SqFt

Pool

0.29 Acres

132 Days

New Construction

$4,700,000

MLS#RX-11160493

1117 Lake Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33444

5

4

2

4,565 SqFt

Pool

Water Front

0.33 Acres

22 Days

$4.595 Million

MLS#RX-11153719

1202 N Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

4

5

2

4,594 SqFt

Pool

0.76 Acres

22 Days

33 Active Listings in Lake Ida

At ZFC, we slot the prestigious Lake Ida community into the estate home category with no bells and whistles, relying on the natural surroundings for luxurious peace and quiet. Old Floresta is arguably the closest competitor, with a "Le Lac feel" - one of Boca’s most coveted communities. Also, Lake Ida resembles boating complexes on the Intracoastal canals undergoing regeneration of homes with new construction. Notably, modern mixed in with historical charm is the new face emerging for these neighborhoods - an outstanding characteristic.

Our team at ZFC Real Estate has determined that large lots with lake frontage (around 85 feet) showing renovated houses for sale (4000 square feet plus) or new constructions command valuations touching $1000 a square foot. On the other end of the scale, small structures (e.g., 1700 square feet in size) on dry lots (i.e., no water frontage) ideal for expansion or teardown for a build from ground-up (or to preserve the historical features), start at $550 and go as high as $800 a square foot (UA). Renovations can include some or all of the following:

• Installed high-impact glass windows and doors.
• Eye-popping gourmet kitchens with recessed lighting, the latest granite countertops, and stainless steel European brand stainless steel appliances.
• Imported wood and marble flooring.
• Floating vanities, smart-home technology, and open-plan reconfigurations.
• Private pools, gazebos, and summer kitchens.

As enticing as these Delray Beach luxury homes may appear, navigating the options is severely complicated. Buyers almost always require expert realtor expertise to locate the dream home set-up that signifies maximum value for money. For example, do you buy to tear down? If so, is a water location or an internal lot the best option? If not interested in new construction, what are you paying for in renovation savings versus upgrades you still need to do? What's the lot size, and how vital is that to any remodeling? Indeed, air conditioning systems and roofs may need replacing soon, and missing these in your appraisals can throw budgets into a tailspin. But, of course, the latter are only a few considerations in a buyer's journey. 

Our data indicates that Lake Ida prospects looked at other options. The most toured enclaves were Boca Raton homes in Le Lac, Long Lake Estates, Fieldbrook Estates, and Le Rivage - although all provide guardhouse security with HOA fees of around $1000 monthly. As mentioned above, Old Floresta is a viable alternative.

Lake Ida Community Summary

Lake Ida is a luxury community of single family homes and condos in Delray Beach, Florida, with a range of options priced between $75,000 and $13,500,000. There are currently a total of 33 homes for sale in Lake Ida. The smallest Lake Ida home presently available is a three bedroom two bathroom residence that is 1,070 square feet, and the largest of the Lake Ida homes currently on the market has seven beds and seven baths and is a 9,967 square foot (7,019SF Under Air) residence.

Lake Ida amenities include a swimming pool, and a library. Sports facilities include a putting green, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and basketball court. Onsite dining venues consist of a picnic area.

Boating enthusiasts will love the fact that the community has boat facilities including. There is also a community park, a playground, a dog park, as well as walking or jogging trails.

The Lake Ida HOA rules do allow homeowners to have pets although there are certain breed restrictions.

There are three commercial airports that serve Lake Ida - Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), which is fourteen miles away; Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is twenty eight miles away, and Miami International Airport (MIA), which is 49 miles away.

Lake Ida real estate activity on the Delray Beach MLS during the past year (as of February 2026) reflects 58 homes changing hands, with an average asking price of $2,832,224 and an average selling price of $2,641,337. This represents a healthy list-to-sell price ratio of 93% and $688 per square foot. During this period, Lake Ida homes for sale have taken an average of 86 days to sell.

In addition, there are numerous other communities in Delray Beach to choose from, or you may browse all available Delray Beach Real Estate, including some new construction opportunities. Homes for sale in Lake Ida are selling quickly. Set up a new listing alert, and we will notify you immediately when a new home in Lake Ida hits the market. You can also always contact your ZFC Real Estate agent, who would happily assist you further with all your South Florida real estate needs.

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