Homes zoned for
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Family-friendly living on Lakeland's north side
68
Homes for sale
$359,250
Median list price
$216
Avg price / sqft
42
Median days on market
The Wendell Watson Elementary zone sits on Lakeland's north side, the kind of place where families put down roots for the schools and stay for the space. Homes here trade in the mid-$300s with room to move up, and the attendance area feeds into well-known campuses like Sleepy Hill Middle School and Kathleen Senior High School. You'll find pool homes, a handful of waterfront lots, and pockets of new construction — a practical mix for buyers who want a real yard without a Tampa or Orlando price tag.
Right now there are 67 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $360,000 and a wide range that runs from the low $170s up past $5 million. Homes are moving at a median 43 days on market, and over the last year sellers have collected about 98% of asking — a balanced market where well-priced homes sell and buyers still have negotiating room. Browse Lakeland homes for sale or check the live map to see what's available in this specific attendance area today.
Wendell Watson Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$171,900 – $5.5M price range
1,995 sqft median home
$137/mo median HOA
$2,300/mo median rent
162 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$3,499,900
6225, 6229 DEEN STILL ROAD, LAKELAND
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,728 sqft
$399,900
781 POWDER HORN ROW, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,493 sqft
$375,000
7716 NATURE TRAIL, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,494 sqft
$365,000
955 TIMBERGREEN DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,031 sqft
$320,000
2289 CASPIAN DR, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,541 sqft
$289,900
2222 CASPIAN DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,461 sqft
$284,900
617 W CRAWFORD STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,322 sqft
$185,000
5359 RIVER ROCK ROAD, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,496 sqft
$385,000
2316 GENEVA DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,726 sqft
$1,040,000
8110 CYPRESS WOODS AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,011 sqft
$489,000
5635 CANVASBACK COURT, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,487 sqft
$282,000
1001 CANARY CIRCLE S, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,148 sqft
Every active listing inside the Wendell Watson Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Wendell Watson Elementary School market
162
Sold, last 12 months
$344,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 days
Median time to sell
Wendell Watson Elementary School vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Wendell Watson Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Wendell Watson Elementary School home
≈ $2,532/mo
$359,250 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$137/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
16,672
Median age
44
Median income
$88,050
Median home value
$256,937
Beyond the listings
Living in Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 16% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Beliefs
Top 23% 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.
Emotional
Top 25% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Relationships
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.
Entertainment
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.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
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REALTOR®
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REALTOR®
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker
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Broker Associate
Straight answers
Wendell Watson Elementary School FAQs
Is the Wendell Watson Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick for families who prioritize schools and space on Lakeland's north side, feeding into campuses like George W. Jenkins Senior High. The housing mix leans practical — 16 of 67 active listings have pools and eight are new construction — so you can find a modern home with a yard without stretching your budget.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared to much of Central Florida, no. The median list price is $360,000 and the median home sold for $344,000 over the past year, though the range runs from around $171,900 all the way up to $5.45 million depending on lot and finish.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Expect to pay about $216 per square foot on a median home of roughly 1,971 square feet, which lands most sales right around the mid-$300s. There are three active listings above $1 million for buyers at the top of the market, but the bulk of inventory sits well below that.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and steady — 163 homes sold in the past 12 months, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking on average. The median 43 days on market means well-priced homes move at a reasonable clip while buyers still have time to make a considered decision.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are light here, with a median of $108 per month and many homes carrying no association fee at all. The median property tax runs about $3,663 per year, and if you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the zone is around $2,275 per month.
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