Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Dixieland
Historic bungalows and lakeside living south of downtown
12
Homes for sale
$320,000
Median list price
$279
Avg price / sqft
34
Median days on market
Dixieland is one of Lakeland's older neighborhoods, sitting just south of downtown with a walkable, tree-shaded character and a mix of vintage bungalows and lakefront homes near Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Bentley. It's a central spot for anyone who wants to be close to the heart of Lakeland while keeping a Polk County pace, with easy reach to Tampa and Orlando alike.
For buyers, the market here is approachable but varied. The median list price sits at $320,000, but the range runs wide — from $155,000 all the way up to $2,150,000 for the rare lakefront estate. With only 12 active listings and a median 34 days on market, well-priced homes near Sandpiper and other pockets don't linger long.
Dixieland is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$155,000 – $2.1M price range
1,343 sqft median home
$270/mo median HOA
$1,350/mo median rent
33 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dixieland
$235,000
540 W HANCOCK STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft
$225,000
1034 S DAKOTA AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft
$220,000
714 W BELMAR STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$555,000
721 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,895 sqft
$315,000
1040 S OHIO AVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft
$325,000
603 W BELMAR STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft
$255,000$259,000
402 LENOX STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,204 sqft
$430,000$440,000
728 W BELMAR STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,248 sqft
$2,150,000$2,250,000
7 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,062 sqft
$650,000$735,000
155 LAKE MORTON DRIVE UNIT 1, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,876 sqft
$455,000$460,000
532 HUNTER STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,224 sqft
$155,000
1213 UNITAH AVENUE UNIT 2, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft
Every active listing inside the Dixieland boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Dixieland market
33
Sold, last 12 months
$295,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
42 days
Median time to sell
Dixieland vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 24.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dixieland boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dixieland is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Dixieland home
≈ $2,467/mo
$320,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$270/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,350/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,413
Median age
39
Median income
$60,581
Median home value
$237,075
Beyond the listings
Living in Dixieland
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Lifestyles
Top 7% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Relationships
Top 8% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Top 11% in the U.S.Coffee Connoisseur
Morning java. Cup of Joe. Caffeine in an IV. Whatever they call it, this population loves coffee and the culture around it.
People who close here
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REALTOR®
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REALTOR®
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CEO & Managing Broker
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Broker Associate
Straight answers
Dixieland FAQs
Is Dixieland a good place to live?+
It's a central, established Lakeland neighborhood with older homes, walkable streets, and proximity to lakes like Lake Hollingsworth. Assigned schools include Dixieland Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Kathleen Senior High, and you're about 43 minutes from downtown Tampa.
Is Dixieland expensive?+
It's mid-range for the Lakeland area, with a median list price of $320,000 and a median sold price of $295,000 over the past year. Prices run from $155,000 on the low end up to $2,150,000 for a lakefront property, so there's room for most budgets.
What do homes cost in Dixieland?+
The median list price is $320,000, and homes average about $279 per square foot on a median size of 1,343 square feet. Sold prices came in at a median of $295,000 last year, with sellers getting 96% of asking on average.
How is the market in Dixieland right now?+
There are 12 active listings and homes are moving at a median of 34 days on market. With 33 sales in the past 12 months and sellers netting 96% of their asking price, it's a steady, balanced market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $270 per month, though many older homes here carry no HOA at all. Median annual property tax is around $3,610, and the typical rent in the area is $1,373 per month.
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