The Lakes is a neighborhood of 16 condominiums within PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens. Homes look out on the Canterbury neighborhood and its lake, and the PGA National Resort, its five championship courses and optional club membership are all close at hand.
Stefan’s take
The Lakes is a true hidden gem: just 16 condos, tucked inside Canterbury with its lakeside pool and clubhouse. Low maintenance, very quiet and very social when you want it to be.
The Lakes by the Records
- Homes: 16 condominiums
- Owner-occupied: about 69% of homes carry a homestead exemption
- Jurisdiction: City of Palm Beach Gardens
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data. Owner-occupied share is the percentage of homes with a homestead exemption, which marks a primary residence.
The Essentials
- Location: within PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens
- Views: the Canterbury neighborhood and its lake
- Homes: 16 two-bedroom condominiums in two buildings
- Association: its own association, under the PGA Property Owners Association master association
- Golf and resort: minutes from the PGA National Resort, its spa and five championship courses
- Club membership: private and optional; it may or may not come with a given home
Golf, Resort and Club Access
The Lakes sits inside PGA National, so the PGA National Resort, its spa and dining, and five championship courses, including the Champion course that hosts the PGA TOUR’s Cognizant Classic, are just minutes from your door. Club membership is private and optional. Some homes come with one and many don’t, so you can choose golf, sports or social access, or none at all, to fit how you live. The PGA Property Owners Association maintains parks and green space across the community, which keeps the grounds spacious and the overall feel relaxed.
Homes in The Lakes
The Lakes is a quiet community of 16 condominium units in two two-story buildings inside Canterbury, per the PGA POA. Each condo has a two-bedroom layout and its own garage or parking spot, first-floor units have a front courtyard, and residents share Canterbury’s pool and clubhouse.
Getting Around
The Lakes is about 9 minutes from Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard and 10 minutes from I-95. The Gardens Mall and Downtown at the Gardens are about 13 minutes away, and the beach at Juno is about 21 minutes east.
Drive Times
| Destination | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Juno Beach Pier | 21 min |
| The Gardens Mall | 13 min |
| I-95 at PGA Boulevard | 10 min |
| Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard | 9 min |
| Jupiter Medical Center | 22 min |
| DJT International Airport | 29 min (17.2 mi) |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | 24 min (15.1 mi) |
Approximate drive times in light traffic, the median of five homes across the community, calculated with OpenStreetMap routing. Peak-hour and season traffic run longer.
Before You Make an Offer
- Associations: budget for the The Lakes association and the PGA Property Owners Association.
- Club membership: decide whether you want PGA National Members Club access, and confirm whether the home you like includes it.
- Condo documents: ask for the budget, reserve study and most recent milestone inspection report so you know the building’s plan.
- Flood and insurance: ask for the elevation certificate if one exists, and get wind and flood quotes during your inspection period.
- Taxes after you buy: your bill resets to market value after a sale, so file for homestead with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1 if the home will be your primary residence.
Compare It With
- PGA National: the master community, with more than 40 neighborhoods and five championship courses
- Golf Villas: 340 condominiums
- Legends: about 80 condominium villas
- Dunbar Woods: about 90 condominiums
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in The Lakes? 16 condominiums.
Is club membership required in The Lakes? No. Club membership at PGA National is private and optional, and it may or may not be included with a given home.
What can residents enjoy nearby? The PGA National Resort, its spa and dining, five championship courses and the parks maintained by the PGA Property Owners Association.
Ready to Look in The Lakes?
Curious what The Lakes homes are selling for? Search homes on my Illustrated Properties site, or call (561) 632-7705 or email slevine@ipre.com and I will set up a custom alert for new The Lakes listings and send you recent sales.
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Sources
- PGA Property Owners Association: Communities
- PGA Property Owners Association: community descriptions (PDF)
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data
Community details are based on published sources and may change; confirm club, membership and association details directly before you buy. Stefan Levine, P.A. | Illustrated Properties LLC | License SL3228095
