The Lakes Homes & Real Estate Guide
The short version
At a glance
- Area
- Tempe
- Setting
- Waterfront master-planned community
- Housing
- Homes, townhomes + condos
- Your agent
- Jon Hegreness, Howe Realty
What The Lakes is
The Lakes is a established Tempe waterfront community built around man-made lakes, with boating and water access and a recreational, resort-like feel in a central Tempe location.
Who it fits
It fits buyers who want water access and recreation in an established, centrally located Tempe community. If that matches what you are after, The Lakes earns a look. If it does not, I will say so and point you somewhere that fits better.
What to verify before you buy
For any home here, confirm the current HOA rules and dues if applicable, any community or club membership terms, and the specifics of the individual lot (views, setbacks, condition). On acreage parcels, also verify water, septic, access, and zoning. I walk every buyer through exactly what to check for the specific property.
My honest take
After 24 years across the Phoenix metro, my job is to tell you straight whether The Lakes fits your life, not to talk you into it. The right move is to get clear on your priorities first, then see whether this community delivers them. Call or text (623) 826-0888 and we will figure that out together.
Sources
Arizona Regional MLS (ARMLS) records; Maricopa County Assessor public records; community and HOA governing documents; on-the-ground experience in Tempe.
Common questions
- What is The Lakes like?
- The Lakes is a established Tempe waterfront community built around man-made lakes, with boating and water access and a recreational, resort-like feel in a central Tempe location. It fits buyers who want water access and recreation in an established, centrally located Tempe community.
- Is The Lakes a good fit for me?
- It fits buyers who want water access and recreation in an established, centrally located Tempe community. The honest way to know is to tour it against one or two alternatives in the area so the contrast is obvious. That is the conversation I would rather have before we spend a Saturday driving.
- What are homes selling for in The Lakes right now?
- It moves with the specific home: lot, condition, view, and what is currently on the market all swing the number, and figures change week to week. For a current, accurate read tied to a specific address, call Jon at (623) 826-0888.
- How do I buy or sell in The Lakes?
- Start with a short call about your timeline and what you are working toward. Jon Hegreness, REALTOR / Associate Broker with Howe Realty, works Tempe and the wider North Valley. Call or text (623) 826-0888.
The first call is a real opinion, not a sales pitch
If this is the right fit, the next move is a short conversation about your timeline, budget, and the life you are building toward. If it is not the right fit, I will tell you that too.
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.