Square Lake
Neighborhood in Bartow, Florida
Polk County 33830
Square Lake homes vary beyond gates
Within the gates of Square Lake, homebuyers can find three- and four-bedroom homes with Spanish influence on landscaped yards. Tall palm trees and bushes decorate sprawling lots that are at least a half-acre in size. These homes can start as low as $400,000 and run upwards of $500,000.The wide streets of Floral Lakes are lined with manicured lawns. Most homes in the community are contemporary ranch styles with long, covered carports and asymmetrical shed roofs. Properties typically cost between $150,000 and $200,000, and the homeowners association fees are less than $100 per month.
Outside of the gated communities, there are a variety of architectural styles. Single-family houses sit on grassy lawns with oak trees stretching to the two-way streets. Ranch styles and two-story new traditional homes are common, and prices tend to fall between $200,000 and $300,000.
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City of Bartow has many parks
Inside Square Lakes is Mosaic Park, which has a baseball field, an event space and a recently renovated soccer field. There is also a playground for kids to explore. Summerlin Park, about 1 mile from Square Lake, features a walking path along Wilson Lake that locals can enjoy. “There’s ducks and turtles on the lake; it’s very peaceful,” says Lacey Sherrouse, Realtor with Faith and Family Realty and lifetime resident of Bartow. Less than 1 mile from the neighborhood, Bartow Park Sports Complex has a football, softball and soccer field and borders the Triple Nickel, also called 555, Racetrack.Floral Lakes plans activities for community involvement. Besides having a golf course, swimming pool and shuffleboard, neighbors can join a club or attend regularly scheduled events such as movie nights and ice cream socials.
Bartow Senior High sends students abroad
Part of Polk County Public Schools, which earns a B from Niche, students can start at Floral Avenue Elementary School, rated C-plus, before attending Bartow Middle School, which has a C rating. Bartow Senior High, with a B-plus, allows students to study abroad with the German American Partnership Program and encourages them to enroll in the International Baccalaureate program.Mosaic Park is venue for Bartow events
The Mosaic Park hosts several events throughout the year, including the Bartow Extravaganza, which celebrates the Fourth of July with live music and fireworks. The city’s annual Halloween parade rides through, ending at a carnival in Mosaic Park. Programming includes a costume contest and cake walk. Residents will also travel into downtown Bartow for a monthly Friday Fest, which features a different theme on the third Friday of every month. Attendees can typically expect street vendors, live music and activities relating to the theme.
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Square Lakes is bordered by US Routes 60 and 98
US Routes 60 and 98 border the neighborhood, taking residents the 2 miles into downtown Bartow and connecting to Interstate 4, which eventually goes into Tampa, about 40 miles away, and Orlando, about 65 miles away. Polk County’s public transportation, Citrus Connection, offers bus routes that carry residents from Square Lakes to the rest of Bartow and the Citrus Connection Paratransit, which provides direct transportation to people who need more support than what the usual bus route offers and is wheelchair accessible.Square Lake residents eat at Bartow restaurants
Because Square Lakes sits on the outskirts of Bartow, people travel 2 miles into the heart of the city for a bite to eat. “Unfiltered Coffee is amazing,” Sherrouse says. Besides serving coffee, the café features artisan retail and a classroom space for workshops. Residents get their groceries from Publix, which is about 3 miles away, or Aldi, which is about 4 miles away. Walmart and Lowe’s are also within a 4-mile drive of the neighborhood.
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Bartow hurricane preparedness
Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. While Bartow is considered a low-risk area for hurricanes, locals should have a plan that covers taking shelter during a storm as well as evacuation. The Floral Lakes Emergency Management Committee expects residents to follow the plan they developed in cases of extreme weather.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Howard
Michelle Howard
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
(863) 400-1358
86 Total Sales
2 in Square Lake
$250K - $276K Price Range
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Alex LeClair
Alex LeClair
COLDWELL BANKER SUNSTAR REALTY
(941) 833-7293
47 Total Sales
1 in Square Lake
$300,000 Price
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Jatnna Jimenez
Jatnna Jimenez
LPT REALTY, LLC
(813) 771-6619
36 Total Sales
1 in Square Lake
$310,000 Price
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Adam Sollazzo
Adam Sollazzo
GREAT WESTERN REALTY
(813) 733-6147
14 Total Sales
1 in Square Lake
$253,250 Price
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Paula Davis Meyers
Paula Davis Meyers
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(813) 659-5435
191 Total Sales
1 in Square Lake
$215,000 Price
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Brenda J. Quinn
Brenda J. Quinn
Responds QuicklyQUINN & COMPANY REALTORS, LLC
(863) 624-6095
69 Total Sales
1 in Square Lake
$167,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Mosaic Park & City of Bartow Civic Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Soccer
Fort Blount Park
McLeod Park
Clinton Street Playground
Bartow Dog Park
Bartow Park Sports Complex
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Square Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Square Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Square Lake, Bartow sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Square Lake, Bartow over the last 12 months is $235,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$264,950
Median Sale Price
$235,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$257,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$178
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,485
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
2.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,599
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1511am - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,630 - $1,850 per month
- The Villages at Laurel Meadows
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,274+ Sq Ft
- 100 Laurel Cir
- Bartow, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,885
Median Age
40
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,044
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,576
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.5%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
32
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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