Lakes at Waterway Village

Lakes at Waterway Village is a gated neighborhood of 320 single-family homes and villas in Vero Beach, Florida, built by Pulte Homes and DiVosta beginning in 2017 and completed around 2020. It sits within the larger Waterway Village master-planned development on Florida's Treasure Coast, which also includes Isles, Cove, and Magnolia Court for a total of roughly 521 homes across the full master plan. Homes range from approximately 1,542 to 2,808 square feet with Mediterranean-inspired architecture — red-tile roofs, arched entries, stucco exteriors — and most homesites back up to scenic lakes or preserve views. The community is not formally deed-restricted to age 55+, but Waterway Village draws a heavy retirement and snowbird population and is widely marketed on active-adult platforms. Residents consistently describe it as having the energy of a 55+ community without the age restriction, which appeals to buyers who want a retirement-focused lifestyle with flexibility to host family of any age. Homes are low-maintenance with lawn care handled through the HOA, making it a natural fit for seasonal residents and downsizers coming from larger single-family homes. The heart of community life is an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring a state-of-the-art fitness center, group fitness / aerobics studio, locker rooms, card and meeting rooms, and gathering spaces. Outdoor amenities include a resort-style pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball, and walking trails that wind through the preserves and around the community's lakes. A lifestyle director coordinates ongoing programming, and resident-run activities include aquatic fitness, book club, bridge, euchre, beading class, beach buddies, a golf club, karaoke nights, ladies' and men's luncheons, card nights, dance events, and holiday parties. Location is one of the strongest draws. Waterway Village sits roughly five miles north of downtown Vero Beach and about eight miles from the Atlantic — close enough that residents describe the beach as a routine daily option rather than a special trip. Publix, Walmart, The Fresh Market, CVS, and Walgreens are all within five minutes. Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (formerly Indian River Medical Center) is nearby, along with MedExpress urgent care. Golfers have easy access to Sandridge Golf Club, Bent Pine, Quail Valley, and Vero Beach Country Club. Cultural draws include the Vero Beach Museum of Art, Riverside Theatre, McKee Botanical Garden, and the Vero Beach Outlets. Vero Beach Regional Airport is about 12 minutes away; Melbourne Orlando International is roughly an hour north, and Orlando International is about 90 minutes away for long-haul travel.