A guard-gated neighborhood of single-family homes and lakes in central West Palm Beach, with road connections to shopping, work and the coast. Here is how daily life works inside the gate, what the homes are, and what to check before you write an offer.
Lakes of Laguna is a guard-gated single-family community at 4900 Catalina Drive, West Palm Beach, ZIP 33409, inside city limits. Homes that closed in the 12 months to September 30, 2026 sold from $420,000 to $500,000 and were built from 1998 to 2003 (Flexmls). Guests must be called in at the gate, and the HOA has written rules on trucks and commercial vehicles, so read them before you fall for a driveway. Updated October 26, 2026.
At Lakes of Laguna, the guest call-in system is part of an ordinary day. You can plan groceries at Village Commons, a spring-training outing at CACTI Park or a beach trip across town. The central location is useful; the gate rules and upkeep of an older home still need to fit how you live.
Homes and prices
Lakes of Laguna is single-family homes, mostly two-car-garage houses on lake or interior lots. Homes that closed in the 12 months to September 30, 2026 sold from $420,000 to $500,000 and were built from 1998 to 2003, according to Flexmls. That is a small sample, so treat it as a price band, not a precise value for any one house.
Two search tips. Some Lakes of Laguna records in the MLS are filed under plat names that include "Briger Pars," so a search by community name alone can miss sales. And Emerald Isle at Laguna Lakes is a separate condominium in the same ZIP, with different financing and insurance questions. We pull the full set by street before you offer.
Schools near Lakes of Laguna
Recent listings in Lakes of Laguna show Seminole Trails Elementary, Bear Lakes Middle and Palm Beach Lakes High. Treat those as a starting point. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact house in the district's Find My School lookup for the school year you need.
Choice and magnet programs are separate applications with their own deadlines; the district explains them on its school choice page. Private options in the area include Cardinal Newman High School, a Catholic high school (grades 9 to 12) about 3.8 miles away on Spencer Drive, and The King's Academy, a Christian school on Belvedere Road about 8.7 miles away. Private schools set their own admission and tuition, so ask each one directly.
What daily life is like inside the gate
The community runs on a manned gate and a resident portal. The HOA's own website says all guests must be called in, residents get a security code from the property manager, and the HOA works with Weiser Security. If you have family visiting often or a regular service provider, plan on using that system every time.
Listing descriptions for homes here describe community pools, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and walking paths around the lakes. Ask the association for the current amenity list and hours before you close, because listing remarks are written by sellers, not the HOA.
Lakes of Laguna is made up of neighborhood sections. One of them, Catalina at Lakes of Laguna, has 108 single-family homes and its own access gate, according to its management company, GRS Community Management. Ask which association, or associations, your house belongs to and get the budget and rules for each.
The HOA website posts amended rules on trucks and commercial vehicles (March 2019), driveways and residential use (September 2018), and a no-garage-sales rule (May 2017). If you drive a work truck or own a boat or trailer, read those rules first.
Shopping, dining and things to do
- Groceries: Publix at Village Commons, 831 Village Boulevard, about 3.2 miles (8 minutes).
- Shopping and dining: Tanger Outlets Palm Beach on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, about 5.5 miles, and CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach, about 7.5 miles.
- Spring training: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, 5444 Haverhill Road, home of the Astros and Nationals in spring, about 1.9 miles.
- Beaches: Palm Beach Midtown Beach is 9.0 miles (17 minutes). Ocean Reef Park on Singer Island is 8.0 miles (17 minutes).
Hospitals, worship and getting around
Nearby hospitals include HCA Florida JFK North Hospital at 2201 45th Street, about 2.5 miles. St. Mary's Medical Center at 901 45th Street is about 4.4 miles, and Good Samaritan Medical Center on North Flagler Drive is about 6.6 miles. For anything serious, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department; urgent care clinics handle minor problems and keep shorter hours.
Places of worship within a short drive include Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church on South Military Trail (about 5.6 miles) and Temple Israel, a Reform congregation on North Flagler Drive (about 6.2 miles). There are many others in the area; check the specific congregation that matters to you.
The Palm Beach County airport is 6.4 miles from the gate, about 14 minutes. All drive figures on this page are no-traffic estimates measured October 26, 2026 with OSRM routing from 4900 Catalina Drive. Drive your real commute at the hour you would actually make it.
Gate and community-rule source: Lakes of Laguna HOA, checked October 26, 2026.
What to check before you offer
These houses are 20-plus years old. That is not a problem, but it changes your inspection list.
- The roof: get the roof age and permit history. Roof age and condition can affect insurance options.
- The four-point and wind mitigation reports: order both early. They can help the insurer evaluate condition and wind-resistance features; underwriting and credits vary.
- Windows and shutters: impact glass or shutters changes the wind mitigation credit.
- AC and water heater: many homes this age are on their second systems. Get the dates.
- Association documents: rules, the current budget, and any planned special assessment.
Ownership costs come in three separate pieces: the HOA (or HOAs), property taxes estimated for your ownership rather than copied from the seller's bill, and homeowners insurance. Get a quote for each on the specific house before you remove contingencies.
The honest drawback
The gate and the rules are the trade. If you want to park a work truck at home, run a home business with frequent visitors, or host a garage sale, Lakes of Laguna will feel restrictive. Guests have to be called in every time. Decide whether that structure fits your daily routines.
Selling a home in Lakes of Laguna?
There is no builder selling inside Lakes of Laguna, so you compete with other resales. Nearby, D.R. Horton's Edgestone townhomes on Haverhill Road are another development to check for current availability, and buyers may also compare builder incentives and warranty terms. If a buyer is comparing your house with a new townhome, your edge is the lot, the garage, the lake view and the fact that it is finished. The Wilder Way to Sell Against the Builder walks through that comparison.
Nearby communities to compare
If you want a newer attached home, read our Edgestone guide. If you are 55 or older and want a lower-cost option, compare Cypress Lakes. For the full city picture, start with West Palm Beach homes for sale. Este artículo también está en español: Lakes of Laguna en español.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakes of Laguna a gated community?+
Yes. It has a manned gate at Catalina Drive, and the HOA website says all guests must be called in. Weiser Security handles the gate.
How much do homes in Lakes of Laguna cost?+
Homes that closed in the 12 months to September 30, 2026 sold from $420,000 to $500,000 (Flexmls). The sample is small, so ask us for a current pull on the street you like.
What schools serve Lakes of Laguna?+
Recent listings show Seminole Trails Elementary, Bear Lakes Middle and Palm Beach Lakes High. Confirm the exact address in the district's Find My School lookup, because boundaries can change.
How far is Lakes of Laguna from the beach and the airport?+
Palm Beach Midtown Beach is about 9.0 miles (17 minutes) and the Palm Beach County airport is about 6.4 miles (14 minutes). Those are no-traffic estimates from 4900 Catalina Drive, measured October 26, 2026.
Can I park a work truck or boat at a Lakes of Laguna home?+
Check the HOA's amended rules on trucks and commercial vehicles before you offer. The rules are posted on the HOA website, and we can request them for the specific section.
Is Lakes of Laguna the same as Emerald Isle at Laguna Lakes?+
No. Emerald Isle at Laguna Lakes is a separate condominium in the same ZIP. Lakes of Laguna is single-family homes.
Market data: Flexmls, October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; pulled September 30, 2026. Inventory figures, where shown, are the September 30 snapshot. Page reviewed October 26, 2026.
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Confirm current availability, association terms, insurance and school assignment for the specific property. Information reviewed October 26, 2026.