$273,309Average Value$145Average Price per Sq Ft19Homes For Sale
Established golf course community anchors an eclectic neighborhood
The neighborhood of Lone Palm, created by Publix founder George Jenkins in the mid-1960s, is an eclectic exurban destination about 4 miles west of Downtown Lakeland, built around the popular Lone Palm Golf Club. “Jenkins built the golf club so he could have a relaxing place for himself and his friends to hang out, and the community still feels like that now,” says Andrea Muzzy, broker and owner of House of Glass Real Estate and Property Management. While the exclusive golfing community and its housing take up much of Lone Palm’s real estate, the neighborhood has grown over the years to include a collection of amenities-filled 55-plus manufactured home villages where golf carts are the preferred mode of transportation.
Lone Palm Golf Club, founded by George Jenkins in 1964, is the anchor of the neighborhood.
New Tampa Highway runs through the Lone Palm neighborhood.
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Executive homes on the golf course highlight the residential options
Concentrated around the course is the neighborhood’s premier housing, which typically ranges in price from the low $500,000s to the low $800,000s, although a few homes on oversized lots are valued at more than $ 1 million. “Most homebuyers moving to Lone Palm are looking for the executive houses close to the golf course,” says Muzzy, who has sold homes throughout Lakeland. Ranch-style homes with spacious interiors, private driveways and attached garages are prominent, but townhouses starting at $225,000 also are available. “It’s a pretty small community – sort of its own little place --- but with nice, larger homes, so that is the main draw of living in the area,” says Andrew Fearn, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Lakeland. Newly constructed smaller homes in the $300,000 range can be found on the neighborhood’s eastern edge. Manufactured homes with screened-in porches, carports and small yards are concentrated on the neighborhood’s west side but can be found throughout Lone Palm. Prices occupy a wide range, from $7,500 for a one-bed, one-bath established home to more than $120,000 for a new two-bed, two-bath home. Featured amenities include community pools and shuffleboard courts. “I think most people want to live in a single-family home because it appreciates faster, but it all comes down to price,” Fearn says.
Larger homes in Lone Palm can fetch property values well over $1 million.
Some homes in Lone Palm come with private pools.
Enjoy the simple life, where golf carts are your normal transportation in Holiday Park.
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Lone Palm Golf Club is the neighborhood's pride and joy
Winding its way for more than 7,000 yards through the Central Florida landscape, Lone Palm Golf Club has anchored the neighborhood since its beginning. The course clubhouse hums with activity on any given day as residents take on the challenge of the highly rated championship course. Shorter fairways with Bermuda grass provide a challenge for players of all skill levels, who must navigate an array of sand traps, water hazards and palm trees. Members can hone their game on putting and chipping greens. In addition, they have access to on-site dining and rooms available for private functions. Lighted pickleball courts are the club’s newest addition. The 13-court facility, which includes viewing stands, a snack bar and a dedicated pro shop, opened in October 2023. Nearby Bonnet Springs Park, a contemporary jewel of Lakeland recreation, offers an array of outdoor activities among its 168 acres and is home to the Florida Children’s Museum.
Lone Palm Golf Club is a premier private facility with a challenging course.
Lone Palm Golf Course stretches for more than 7,000 yards through the Central Florida landscape.
Take on the challenge of the championship course at Lone Palm Golf Club.
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Several public school options are located nearby
Younger students can attend Lincoln Avenue Academy and Lawton Chiles Academy, both A-minus-rated schools by Niche. Older students can attend Kathleen High, a C-plus-rated school that features the Central Florida Aerospace Academy among its specialized academic offerings. McKeel Academy of Technology is another nearby public school option. The A-rated charter institution is located close to Kathleen High and serves students in seventh through 12th grades.
Kathleen Senior High School is the second oldest of four high schools in Lakeland.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is a highly rated public magnet school located nearby.
Lincoln Avenue Academy is a highly rated magnet school located nearby.
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The nearby interstate provides direct access for travel to Tampa or Orlando.
Proximity to I-4 provides convenient travel to Tampa, Orlando
Bus stops are found all along New Tampa Highway, providing convenient access to public transportation throughout the city. The nearby interstate provides direct access to travel throughout the region. “The I-4 junction is about a quarter mile away,” Fearn says, “and that’s good for people who work in Tampa or Orlando.” Tampa and its international airport are 30 miles west, and Orlando is a little more than 50 miles northeast. Lakeland Linder International Airport, located about 5 miles south of the neighborhood, will soon offer limited commercial service.
Silver Moon Drive-In, Downtown Lakeland are top attractions
A notable neighborhood attraction is the Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre. Open since 1948, it is the only remaining theater of its kind in Polk County has been in operation since 1948. This blast from the past features a retro neon sign on the pastel Art Deco concessions building and offers up double features on a pair of big screens seven nights a week. The drive-in is located on New Tampa Highway, which runs through Lone Palm and leads directly downtown. “Downtown Lakeland has a lot of independent restaurants, and there’s just a lot going on,” Fearn says. Featured stops in the buzzy dining district include Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille and Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits, a contemporary barbecue restaurant. First Friday is a popular themed event downtown that attracts thousands to Munn Park each month. It features arts and crafts vendors and extended shopping hours, and the highlight is a classic car show. The Wabash Avenue corridor on the neighborhood’s east side offers a pair of conveniently located grocery stores, a collection of ethnic eateries highlighted by Costilla Grill Mexican Restaurant and Pat’s Tavern, a popular local bar. Just north of the neighborhood is Mi Pueblo Flea Market, where, for more than 40 years, vendors have filled colorful stalls each weekend, selling everything from fresh fruit to livestock.
The Silver Moon Drive-In is only one of four drive-in theaters in Florida.
Lone Palm is home to the Publix Bakery and dispatch facilities.
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Parks in this Area
Bonnet Springs Park
Playground
Museum
Nature Center
Webster Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Westside Park
7th Street Park
Basketball
Playground
Events
Lakeland Veterans Memorial Park
Lake
Trails
Events
Southwest Complex
Transit
Airport
Tampa International
51 min drive
Bus
N Wabash Ave & Nixon St
Bus
New Tampa HWY & Murray Dr
Bus
New Tampa HWY & Twin Lakes Cir
Bus
New Tampa HWY & N Galloway Rd
Bus
2321 New Tampa HWY
Bus
3975 New Tampa HWY
Bus
N Wabash Ave & Yeats Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lone Palm
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lone Palm Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lone Palm, Lakeland sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lone Palm, Lakeland over the last 12 months is $192,450, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,132
Median Age
53
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$33,606
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,150
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82%
College Graduates
14.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
44%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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