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The Lakes at Polo Trace Community Guide
The Lakes is the later detached-home section created through Polo Trace’s former golf-course redevelopment. County planning records approved 324 new residences, approximately 324 for this guide pending current association confirmation. Compare the newer resale homes with their individual lots, improvements and separate HOA obligations.
Reviewed 2026 · Delray Beach · Approximately 324 homes, historical planning basis
Community at a Glance
Start with the correct section and association.
- Homes
- Approximately 324 detached residences, based on historical county planning records.
- Home example
- 7619 Francisca Club Lane, built 2022 according to its MLS record.
- Age status
- MLS example reports no senior restriction; current governing documents require confirmation.
- Amenities
- MLS-listed clubhouse, pools, fitness, dining, tennis, pickleball and trails.
- Lifestyle
- Detached-home living with shared recreation; confirm current programs and access.
- Cost example
- $1,990 quarterly in the linked listing. Confirm all section and club charges.
The county redevelopment packet, printed page 102 ↗ supplies the historical count. HOA, court, club and section rules can differ. Current association confirmation remains necessary.
Home styles & current listings
Compare the later construction beyond its model label.
The Lakes belongs to the later development phase, so its homes should be compared separately from the original Preserve resales. The linked example at 7619 Francisca Club Lane is recorded as built in 2022. Ask for the original builder plan and specifications for the particular home rather than assuming every later-phase property has the same materials or included features.
For a newer resale, review the original closing package, warranties and subsequent changes. Ask whether warranties transfer, whether repairs remain open, and which pool, patio, landscaping or interior changes were completed after construction. Newer age does not remove the need for an independent inspection.
Compare usable room dimensions and circulation, including the path from the garage, bedroom separation and outdoor access. Check privacy, sunlight and neighboring improvements from the lot itself. A model name is only a starting point when options or later alterations change how the space works.
The broad IDX search covers Polo Trace and does not reliably separate The Lakes from The Preserve. Confirm every address and legal description. A dedicated section search has not been configured. A complete 55places model directory and collection inventory could not be verified; no floor-plan names or sizes are asserted here.
Amenities & lifestyle
Visit the shared facilities as part of the home tour.
For a Lakes buyer, the important comparison is how the newer home and shared amenities fit together. Visit the facilities you would use, then test the walk or drive back to the property. Ask which services belong to The Lakes HOA and which come through the shared Swim & Racquet Club, including guest, reservation and program arrangements.
Current MLS records list a clubhouse, pools, fitness center, restaurant, tennis, pickleball and trails. These support a range of indoor and outdoor activities, but a facility list does not establish today’s availability, number of courts or included services. Ask about reservations, lessons, guest privileges, restaurant hours and charges for the activities you intend to use.
The shared recreation entity is Polo Trace Swim & Racquet Club Corp., separate from the residential HOAs. Request the club’s current rules and financial obligations alongside your section’s documents. Confirm any restaurant credit or minimum directly rather than treating listing language as a guaranteed benefit.
HOA structure, costs & club membership
Request two sets of answers: residential and shared recreation.
Lakes at Polo Trace Homeowners Association, Inc., Florida document N18000002218 is an active Florida entity. The Lakes and The Preserve are separately governed; shared facilities do not make their residential obligations interchangeable.
The current MLS example at 7619 Francisca Club Lane reports $1,990 quarterly, with common areas, grounds maintenance, recreation and trash among its stated inclusions. Other Polo Trace listings show different amounts and billing frequencies. Do not transfer this figure to a different home or assume that it includes every shared-club charge.
The linked example reports Membership Required: no and Senior Community: no. These MLS fields do not replace the declaration, amendments or shared-club agreement. The county’s historical record describes redevelopment of the former golf course, so do not assume Polo Trace ownership provides an operating golf course or golf privileges.
Current age provisions, adopted budgets and assessments, complete HOA and club charges, dining obligations, closing contributions, application fees, lease restrictions, pets and architectural rules remain unresolved. Obtain current documents, an estoppel and written management answers for the exact address. No current official fee schedule has been verified.
- Identify every association and club obligation recorded against the property.
- Ask what is included, what is billed separately and what may change at renewal.
- Review reserves, meeting minutes and pending or adopted special assessments.
- Confirm purchase approval timing, rental eligibility, pet and vehicle rules.
- Verify maintenance responsibilities and approval requirements before planning alterations.
Location & nearby destinations
Test the Hagen Ranch Road route from the actual home.
Polo Trace is in western Delray Beach along the Hagen Ranch Road corridor, north of Atlantic Avenue. County planning records place it between Hagen Ranch Road and Florida’s Turnpike. Use the residential gate and exact address when planning a showing or comparing daily travel.
Test trips toward Atlantic Avenue shopping, Delray Marketplace, downtown Delray and the beach at realistic times. Compare regional access toward the Turnpike and I-95 with the destinations you actually use. A Delray Beach mailing address does not promise a fixed travel time to the coast.
Public schools & private options
Check the address and enrollment year.
The district’s 2026–2027 attendance data identifies these schools for 13406 Plaza Del Sol Court:
- Elementary: Hagen Road Elementary School
- Middle: Carver Middle School
- High: Spanish River Community High School
This is an address check, not a guarantee for every property or future year. Use Find My School through the School District of Palm Beach County ↗ before relying on an assignment. Confirm enrollment eligibility, transportation and any program requirements separately.
Compare independent admissions options in the private school guide, then check campus, grade levels and the actual route from the property.
Recent sales & seller guidance
Choose comparisons from the right development phase.
A Lakes seller should explain the home’s original options and later improvements with invoices, permits and warranty information. Compare against the right development phase and similar lots before reaching for an original-section sale. Documented differences in layout, outdoor space and condition make the pricing conversation more useful.
The IDX results record 13197 Whistler Mountain Road ↗ as closed August 28, 2026. Review the complete terms and concessions before treating it as a comparable. This is a market example, not a claim that Paul represented the transaction.
The linked closed-sale search includes both Polo Trace sections and older transactions. Narrow by section, closing date, living area, lot, pool, condition and concessions before drawing a pricing conclusion. These are market records and do not imply Paul represented the sales.
Buyer & seller questions
The Lakes at Polo Trace FAQs
How many homes are in The Lakes at Polo Trace?
Approximately 324. The county’s 2018 redevelopment record identifies 389 existing homes and 324 proposed new homes across Polo Trace. This section’s figure is a historical planning count, not a current association-certified census. Confirm the completed-home count and exact association for your address.
Is this an age-restricted community?
The linked active MLS example reports Senior Community: no. Current declaration and amendment review is still outstanding. Confirm age and occupancy provisions directly with the association for the exact property.
What amenities and lifestyle are available?
Current Polo Trace MLS examples list clubhouse space, pools, fitness, restaurant, tennis, pickleball and walking trails. The setting combines detached-home living with shared recreation. Current court counts, operating rules, guest access, program charges and included services still require association confirmation.
What are the HOA fees?
7619 Francisca Club Lane reports $1,990 quarterly in the linked MLS record. It is a property-specific example, not an association-certified schedule. Obtain all HOA and shared-club charges, one-time contributions, assessments and closing fees in writing.
Is golf or a separate club membership required?
The linked MLS example reports Membership Required: no. Historical county records show the old golf course was being redeveloped. Polo Trace has a distinct Swim & Racquet Club corporation; its current mandatory obligations and billing arrangements have not been verified. Do not interpret the MLS field as proof of no club charges, dining minimum or transfer fee.
Which public schools serve this section?
The district’s 2026–2027 boundary data identifies Hagen Road Elementary, Carver Middle and Spanish River Community High for 13406 Plaza Del Sol Court. This verifies that address only. Confirm the exact property and intended enrollment year with the district.
Are rental and pet restrictions confirmed?
No complete current rules package has been verified. Ask for lease terms, waiting periods, approval requirements, pet limits and breeds, parking and architectural restrictions before relying on listing remarks.
Continue your comparison
Keep each association’s answers separate.
Your next step
Buying or selling in The Lakes at Polo Trace?
Talk with Paul about the home, its association, and the decisions that matter to your move. Buyers can plan a focused tour; homeowners can request a review of their home’s position against current competition and comparable closed sales.