Lakeland Highlands is an expansive and dense suburb in the southern portion of Lakeland. Homeowners live among lakes and green spaces woven between residential spaces. Only 20 minutes from downtown and under 2 hours from both Tampa and Orlando, locals are within reach of city action without the traffic or higher cost of living.
Lakes of various sizes are all throughout the neighborhood. Areas like Scott Lake, Christina Lake and Crescent Lake have private piers where homeowners can fish for Largemouth bass, Bluegills and Common snook. “There are so many lakes in the neighborhood that you can have a boat or a fishing line in the water in a matter of minutes,” says Jeri Thom, broker and owner of Premier Realty Network with over 20 years of experience. Large palm trees line the entrance of Christina Park, the neighborhood’s main green space. Children find hours of enjoyment at the onsite playground and attached softball fields, home of the Christina Girls Softball Team. Neighbors gather to cheer on local teams during the fall and spring seasons. At Loyce E. Harpe Park, residents can access multi-purpose fields, a looping bicycle trail, a skate park and a dog park. Golf enthusiasts frequent the Club at Eaglebrooke, a semi-private 18-hole course right outside Lakeland Highlands. The fairways integrate the surrounding natural environment by carving out their place among the pre-existing trees and lakes.
Residents can head to Aldi, Winn-Dixie or Publix to go grocery shopping for fresh ingredients and packaged goods. When locals want a quick bite, restaurants are all along Florida Avenue South. Familiar chains like Outback Steakhouse, Tijuana Flats and Sonny’s BBQ are found beside more local flavors. Fresh Kitchen Lakeland serves health food that caters to many lifestyles, with vegan, keto-friendly and gluten-free options on the menu. Duke’s Brewhouse offers diners a casual, sports-bar atmosphere where customers can enjoy domestic beer while listening to live music or dominating trivia night. For international flavors, Sushi Masa Lakeland serves all-you-can-eat sushi in a bamboo and cheery blossom-themed establishment. Outside of Florida Avenue South, the rest of the neighborhood is primarily residential, meaning locals living on the eastern end have fewer options nearby. “What happened is the developers built a lot of homes but not the goods and services to support them,” Thom says. “However, it has improved over time and doesn’t deter buyers because the homes are so sought after.”
Whether homeowners want to live in a subdivision or a stand-alone home with fewer regulations, buyers have ample choices in Lakeland Highlands. Architectural styles of single-family homes range from Craftsman-style homes featuring tapered columns and small porches to modest ranch-style homes. Mediterranean, traditional and contemporary elements can influence the visual aesthetics of properties. Detached homes start at $300,000 and usually cap at $800,000. While uncommon, town houses and condos can also be found in the neighborhood and sell between $250,000 and $330,000. Multiple 55-plus communities are also in Lakeland Highlands; these areas are made up of manufactured homes with two bedrooms and bathrooms. Listings typically range between $30,000 and $80,000.
School zoning for Lakeland Highlands is quite large; depending on where students live, they can be zoned for Carlton Palmore Elementary School, Scott Lake Elementary School or Highlands Grove Elementary School. Carlton Palmore earns a B-minus from Niche, while Scott Lake and Highlands Grove both have a score of B. Students continue to Lakeland Highlands Middle School, which has a B grade and is one of the largest middle schools in Polk County. From ninth to 12th grade, high schoolers either attend George Jenkins High School, which Niche gives an A-minus, or Lakeland Senior High School, which has a B-plus rating. George Jenkins has received the "Five Star School" award from the Florida Commissioner of Education, which recognizes schools with exemplary community involvement.
Florida Avenue South, Lakeland Highlands Road and Country Road 540A are major thoroughfares for the area, and bus stops run along Florida Avenue South for commuters who use public transit. Florida State Route 570 is also in the neighborhood along the northern border. Also known as Polk Parkway, this toll road leads to Lakeland Linder International Airport 6 miles west and connects to U.S. State Route 98 4 1/2 miles east.
Nicole Salter
LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
(855) 514-0127
20 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland Highlands
$258,500 Price
Sue Ward
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(863) 400-3035
13 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland Highlands
$318,000 Price
Raymond Mihara
MIHARA & ASSOCIATES INC.
(813) 940-4704
688 Total Sales
2 in Lakeland Highlands
$280K - $295K Price Range
Brad Bess
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(727) 472-8770
161 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland Highlands
$227,000 Price
Tiffani Owensby
Keller Williams Realty
(817) 803-1875
128 Total Sales
2 in Lakeland Highlands
$194K - $290K Price Range
Edith Warner
SOUTHERN PINE REALTY GROUP, LLC
(813) 295-2316
35 Total Sales
1 in Lakeland Highlands
$320,000 Price
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On average, homes in Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland over the last 12 months is $434,721, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$1,445 - $2,832 per month
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