Homes zoned for
Kathleen Middle School
Room to grow on Lakeland's north side
135
Homes for sale
$346,900
Median list price
$203
Avg price / sqft
32
Median days on market
The Kathleen Middle School zone sits on the northwest side of Lakeland, where newer subdivisions meet older lots with elbow room and a more rural pace. It's a practical part of Polk County that feeds into schools like Kathleen Senior High School and Tenoroc High School, with an easy shot to both Tampa (about 65 minutes) and the Orlando theme parks (about 75 minutes) when you want a day out.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable corners of the metro. There are 131 active listings with a median list price of $345,900, and 35 of those are new construction — so you can choose between move-in-ready builds and existing homes. With sellers getting 98% of asking and homes taking a median 45 days to sell, it's a market that rewards a serious offer without demanding you throw out your inspection contingencies. Check the live map to see what's active right now.
Kathleen Middle School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$84,000 – $2.0M price range
1,825 sqft median home
$64/mo median HOA
$2,100/mo median rent
421 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$600,000
6750 HUNTINGTON HILLS BOULEVARD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,065 sqft
$362,990
8464 FOX DEN COVE, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,077 sqft
$324,990
7953 FORREST FOX WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,665 sqft
$259,900
3113 ROLLINGLEN LANE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$1,500,000
4815 1/2 DEESON ROAD, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft
$599,900
3454 WINESAP WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,282 sqft
$519,900
4360 WINESAP WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,471 sqft
$465,000
1603 WRIGHT DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,315 sqft
$389,000
5304 TILLMAN ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,817 sqft
$369,900
1609 ITCHEPACKESASSA DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,567 sqft
$357,290
7888 FORREST FOX WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,305 sqft
$352,990
7834 FORREST FOX WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft
Every active listing inside the Kathleen Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Kathleen Middle School market
421
Sold, last 12 months
$305,600
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 days
Median time to sell
Kathleen Middle School vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Kathleen Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Kathleen Middle School home
≈ $2,325/mo
$346,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$64/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
30,883
Median age
42
Median income
$67,374
Median home value
$197,847
Beyond the listings
Living in Kathleen Middle School
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
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
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
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
Kathleen Middle School FAQs
Is the Kathleen Middle School area a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space and value on Lakeland's north side, with feeder schools including Sleepy Hill Middle School and Kathleen Senior High nearby. You're also positioned between Tampa (about 65 minutes) and the Orlando parks (about 75 minutes), which is handy for work and weekends alike.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable parts of the metro, with a median list price of $345,900 and homes trading anywhere from $89,000 up to nearly $2 million. The average price per square foot is about $203, and the median home runs 1,828 sqft.
What do homes actually cost?+
Over the past 12 months, 417 homes sold at a median price of $305,600, while current asking prices sit a bit higher at a $345,900 median. That gap is normal, and with sellers getting 98% of asking, there's modest room to negotiate on the right listing.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady rather than frantic — the median home takes 45 days to sell and sellers net 98% of their asking price. With 131 active listings and 35 of them new construction, buyers have genuine selection to work with.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light: the median HOA is just $64 a month, and many properties carry no HOA at all. Median property tax runs about $2,673 a year, and rentals in the zone go for a median of $2,000 monthly.
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