Kathleen Homes for Sale

Kathleen, an established neighborhood in Lakeland not to be confused with the nearby Polk County community of the same name, runs from Interstate 4 to the Memorial Boulevard commercial corridor on the city’s north side. The community offers affordably priced homes in a convenient location. “North Lakeland is a little bit less of a price point because most people want to live in south Lakeland,” says Melissa Ramirez of BHHS Florida Properties Group, who recently closed on a home in the area. “To be honest, you’re getting a lot for your money.” The infrastructure surrounding the neighborhood includes shopping, dining and parks. “The area has a lot to offer without the hustle and bustle,” Ramirez adds. A variety of older homes and midcentury designs line the neighborhood’s streets, many of which feature sidewalks. Driveways and carports are common. Ranch-style homes on spacious lots featuring attached garages stand out. Newer homes feature cozy contemporary designs. “The neighborhood attracts people looking for smaller or newer builds with a little bit of land and more of a laid-back feel,” Ramirez says. The area has been a focus of new construction in recent years as the city has