Lakeview is the kind of neighborhood where sunrise paddlers share the water with snowy egrets and evening joggers wave to anglers casting lines from the bank. Tucked along the northern and eastern shores of Crystal Lake in Deerfield Beach, this pocket community blends mid-century ranch homes, 1970s town-homes, and newer condo towers that rise just high enough to frame glittering lake views from almost every balcony. Mature royal palms line the streets, while bougainvillea hedges spill over white picket fences—proof that South-Florida charm thrives west of A1A.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Waterfront at Your Doorstep
Crystal Lake is Lakeview’s defining feature: a 107-acre freshwater playground popular with stand-up paddle-boarders, row teams from nearby schools, and bass fishermen looking for their morning catch. Lakeside condos often include shared docks for kayaks and pontoons, and a three-mile sidewalk loop around the shoreline doubles as the neighborhood’s open-air gym. On weekends, residents roll beach cruisers to a tiny sand spit nicknamed “Lakeview Beach” to grill lunch and watch the turtles surface.
Community Vibe
Although Lakeview isn’t gated, neighbors keep an eye out for one another. Monthly food-truck Fridays set up in the parking lot of Crystal Lake Park, where live acoustic sets run until sunset. Volunteers organize quarterly shoreline clean-ups, and a private Facebook group swaps kayak racks, gardening tips, and alerts about the visiting ice-cream cart that rings its bell every Saturday afternoon.
Everyday Convenience
Grocery trips stay local: Publix, ALDI, and Costco anchor Military Trail less than five minutes away, while Federal Highway offers CVS, Home Depot, and an ever-growing roster of taquerías and poke shops. West Boca Medical Center lies ten minutes north via US-441, and Broward Health North sits the same distance south on I-95. Coffee lovers can reach a choice of national chains and indie cafés within five minutes; cyclists often fuel up at a lakeside espresso bar before looping Quiet Waters Park’s single-track trails.
Recreation & Nature
Quiet Waters Park—just two miles west—delivers mountain-bike trails, cable-wakeboarding, and Splash Adventure waterpark. Golfers split time between Crystal Lake Golf Club’s walkable par-71 layout and Osprey Point’s top-ranked public course 15 minutes north. Beach days are straightforward: head due east along Hillsboro Boulevard and you’ll be sinking toes into Deerfield’s Blue-Wave–certified sand in 12 minutes.
Getting Around South Florida
Lakeview enjoys instant access to both I-95 and the Florida Turnpike via SW 10th Street, placing downtown Fort Lauderdale 25 minutes south and West Palm Beach 35 minutes north. Tri-Rail’s Deerfield Beach station, six minutes away, offers car-free commuting all the way to Miami. Closer adventures—Mizner Park’s concerts, Pompano’s Isle Casino, Town Center Mall—fit comfortably within a 20-minute orbit.
Why Choose Lakeview?
Property taxes trend lower than coastal Boca, but residents still snag big-city perks: world-class healthcare, A-rated public schools, and two international airports under 40 minutes away. Factor in year-round water sports, a genuine sense of community, and housing options that span affordable fixer-uppers to turnkey condos, and Lakeview stands out as Deerfield Beach’s most under-the-radar waterfront address.
Business Information
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150 East Palmetto Park Road, Ste 800, Boca Raton FL 33432
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