Just south of Lakeland, the community of Fuller Heights offers a quiet, suburban respite close to nearby amenities. "You're close to so many cities; if you don't want to be in town, still want to be suburban and don't want a long commute, it's a great place," says Realtor Cyleste Goodson with Regal Real Estate, who has served the area for nearly 30 years. This community of over 10,000 residents is close to major roads, so commuting is accessible for residents working in the surrounding areas. With its growing residential areas and well-rated schools, Fuller Heights is popular with families and others seeking a suburban lifestyle.
Fuller Heights is a vibrant up and coming city that is steeped with history and tradition.
Fuller Heights is popular with families and others seeking a suburban lifestyle.
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Former industrial community turned into commuter locale
The community has its industrial origins in phosphate mining, according to Goodson. "Phosphate was the main industry and helped develop the area into communities like Fuller Heights," Goodson says. "Furniture making was another huge industry here--the Badcock Home Furniture warehouse was in nearby Mulberry." Today, phosphate mining and furniture making are a thing of the past. Most residents now work in retail, healthcare and construction. Fuller Heights is a popular commuter locale that allows residents to travel to cities like Lakeland or Tampa for work.
Fuller Heights was founded as a phosphate town at the turn of the 20th century.
Badcock Home Furniture warehouse is located near Fuller Heights and provides quality furniture around the area.
Residents of Fuller Heights have moved on from the industrial origins and work in other sectors such as retail, construction, or healthcare.
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Fuller Heights offers contemporary Florida homes and established neighborhoods
The median sale price of homes here is about $300,000, about $100,000 less than the national figure. Homes here were built between the late 20th century and today, providing a mix of contemporary subdivisions with that classic Florida coastal feel and established areas with older homes. Condo and townhouse communities offer amenities like clubhouses and pools. Goodson notes that the community's growth is seeing more contemporary planned neighborhoods pop up across Fuller Heights, diversifying its housing inventory.
The median home value in Fuller Heights is about $300,000, about $100,000 less than the national average.
Homes in Fuller Heights were built between the mid to late 20th century providing a mix of contemporary subdivisions.
For those who want the low maintenance lifestyle condo and townhouse communities offer amenities like clubhouses and pools.
The community's growth is seeing more contemporary planned communities pop up across Fuller Heights, diversifying its housing inventory.
New construction on vacant lots have become quite popular in throughout Fuller Heights where buyers can pick their own finishings for their homes.
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Polk County Public Schools
Students may attend Polk County Public Schools, which earns an overall B rating from Niche. According to the district website, several schools have earned the Florida Arts Model Schools designation, including the Davenport School of the Arts, a magnet school with open enrollment. Fuller Heights students may attend Mulberry Middle School, which offers a fine arts academy with classes on unique topics like skateboard design.
Opening in 2021 Willow Oak School is one of newest schools in the Fuller Heights area.
Mulberry Middle School is home to over 1200 students in grades 6-8 and offers a fine arts academy with classes on unique topics such as skateboard design.
Mulberry High School is home to over 1200 students in grades 9-12.
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Surrounded by parks, beaches and golf courses
Fuller Heights has few recreational spaces, but its namesake park offers sports courts, a playground and an open field surrounded by large trees draped with moss. Numerous state parks, lakes, springs and nature preserves surround the community, making it easy for residents to kayak, fish, hike or camp. Fuller Heights is also only about 70 miles from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast. "You're close enough for a day trip to the beach," Goodson says. The Realtor mentions the Streamsong Golf Resort, 25 miles from the community. "It was developed on the site of those former phosphate farms, and no, it's the most beautiful golf course with five-star restaurants. It's popular with golfers in the area," Goodson says.
Fuller Heights has few recreational spaces, but its namesake park offers sports courts, a playground and an open field surrounded by large trees draped with moss.
Fisherman flock to Loyce E Harpe Park for its superb fishing in Lakeland Highlands.
Fuller Heights is also only about 70 miles from the white sand beaches of the Gulf Coast.
Streamsong Golf Resort, located 25 miles from Fuller Heights provides one of the most scenic courses in all of Florida and boasts a 5-Star restaurant.
Streamsong was built on former phosphate mines and offers the picturesque views for golf.
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Dining and retail on Florida Avenue
Florida Avenue South, which runs north into Medulla, accesses major dining and retail areas. Here, there are grocery stores, big box stores, gyms, restaurants and small businesses. A few miles farther north in Lakeland, there is more dining, retail, and entertainment. With its central location, Fuller Heights residents can conveniently visit larger cities like Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Orlando.
Florida Avenue South, runs north into Lakeland, accesses major dining and retail areas.
Publix provides a one-stop grocery experience for residents of Fuller Heights.
North of Fuller Heights the cozy Black & Brew in Downtown Lakeland offers an array of coffee drinks and lunch staples.
Looking to get out for the night? Stroll down Kentucky Avenue and shop local artist and crafters during one of the many local events held in Downtown Lakeland.
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Close to Interstate 4
Fuller Heights is a short drive from Interstate 4, which connects residents to surrounding communities across the state. Public transportation isn't readily available, but the Citrus Connection offers bus routes in nearby areas like Bartow and Fort Meade. The closest hospital is Bartow Regional Medical Center, about 12 miles away. Tampa International Airport is 45 miles from the community.
The nearby interstate provides direct access for travel to Tampa or Orlando.
Catch a ride on the Citrus Connection and with the ample bus routes you can go anywhere in Polk.
Bartow Regional Medical Center is the nearest medical facility to Sun Ridge.
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Weather and Crime in Fuller Heights
The area has long, hot, stormy summers and short, cool winters. Due to its location, residents don't experience as much hurricane damage as coastal communities. "You're pretty central, so one of the things we enjoy here is the safety. Since we're more inland, we'll get wind, but not nearly as much destruction," Goodson says.
Fuller Heights has a CAP Index Crime Score of four out of 10. This risk score is equivalent to the national number.
Fuller Heights has long, hot, stormy summers and short, cool winters.
The Polk County Sheriff's office helps protects the area Fuller Heights and the surrounding county.
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