Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lakewood Park
Small-scale living in central Polk County
1
Homes for sale
$174,900
Median list price
$234
Avg price / sqft
0
Median days on market
Lakewood Park sits in the heart of Lakeland, an easy-going pocket of central Polk County where modest homes and everyday practicality set the tone. It's the kind of neighborhood that pairs well with nearby areas like Sandpiper and Winston, and puts the lakeside charm of Lake Hollingsworth within a short drive. With Downtown Tampa about 47 minutes out and Walt Disney World roughly 50, you're centrally placed between Florida's two big metro pulls.
For buyers, the reality here is tight supply: right now there's just one active listing at $174,900, so timing and readiness matter. Over the last year 10 homes sold at a median of $216,000, with sellers pulling in about 97% of asking — a sign that well-priced homes move. If you don't see the right fit in Lakewood Park, it's worth widening your search across Lakeland homes for sale.
Lakewood Park is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$174,900 – $175K price range
748 sqft median home
$975/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lakewood Park
Every active listing inside the Lakewood Park boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Lakewood Park market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$216,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
9 days
Median time to sell
Lakewood Park vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 65.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lakewood Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lakewood Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lakewood Park home
≈ $1,314/mo
$174,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$975/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
836
Median age
34
Median income
$34,206
Median home value
$21,235
Beyond the listings
Living in Lakewood Park
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Entertainment
Top 18% in the U.S.Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Beliefs
Top 18% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Yordanka Sanchez Quillen
REALTOR®
Brittany Huey
REALTOR®
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate
Straight answers
Lakewood Park FAQs
Is Lakewood Park a good place to live?+
It's a straightforward, centrally located Lakeland neighborhood that works well for buyers who want easy access to both Tampa and Orlando. You're about 47 minutes from Downtown Tampa and 50 from Walt Disney World, with everyday Lakeland amenities close by. Nearby communities like Winston add to the area's practical, lived-in appeal.
Is Lakewood Park expensive?+
No — it's on the more affordable side of the Lakeland market, with a median sold price of $216,000 over the last 12 months. The single active listing is priced at $174,900, and median rent runs about $975 a month. For a broader range of options, browse Lakeland homes for sale.
What do homes cost in Lakewood Park?+
The current active listing is $174,900, while homes that closed over the past year did so at a median of $216,000. Prices work out to roughly $234 per square foot on a median home size of about 748 square feet, so these are compact, budget-conscious properties.
How is the market in Lakewood Park?+
Inventory is very tight, with just one home active right now, and properties tend to move quickly — the median days on market sits at 0. Sellers averaged about 97% of asking across 10 sales in the past year, so serious buyers should come prepared to act. Checking nearby Lake Bentley can widen your options when listings are scarce.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
There's no HOA figure on record for this neighborhood, which keeps monthly carrying costs simple. Property taxes run around $2,188 per year at the median, in line with the area's affordable price points.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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