Neighborhood · Polk City, Florida
Deer Trails
Quiet Polk City living between Tampa and Orlando
Deer Trails is a small, low-key residential pocket of Polk City homes for sale, the kind of place where the pace is slow and the commute options run both directions. It sits within easy reach of two major metros, with Walt Disney World about 44 minutes out and downtown Tampa roughly 50 — close enough for theme-park weekends and airport runs, far enough to keep the noise down. Families here are zoned for Polk City Elementary School and Lake Alfred-Addair Middle School, with nearby Country Trails rounding out the neighborhood feel.
The market reality is straightforward: this is a thin, tightly held area. There are no active listings on the market right now, and only four homes have changed hands here in the past year, so inventory moves fast when it appears. If you want to be ready, watching the live map is the smartest way to catch a listing the day it hits.
Deer Trails is a community in Polk City, Florida.
Quick facts
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Deer Trails
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Deer Trails boundary
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The Deer Trails market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$266,500
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Deer Trails vs Polk City
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 125.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Deer Trails boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Deer Trails is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
732
Median age
28
Median income
$55,000
Median home value
$175,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Deer Trails
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.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.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Emotional
Top 20% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
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.
Straight answers
Deer Trails FAQs
Is Deer Trails a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet residential setting with real commute flexibility — downtown Tampa is about 50 minutes and Orlando International Airport roughly 54. Families also get Polk City school zoning, feeding into Polk City Elementary School, Lake Alfred-Addair Middle, and Tenoroc High.
Is Deer Trails expensive?+
It reads as a moderate Polk County market rather than a premium one. The median sold price over the past year was $266,500, which keeps it well below the pricing you'd see closer to the Orlando and Tampa cores.
What do homes cost in Deer Trails?+
There are no active listings right now, so the best gauge is recent sales — the four homes that closed in the last twelve months had a median sold price of $266,500. Because inventory is so limited, checking the live map is the surest way to see a new listing when it comes up.
How is the market in Deer Trails?+
It's a thin, seller-friendly market: just four sales in the past year and zero active listings at the moment. Sellers received 100% of asking on average, so when a home does list, expect it to move quickly at close to full price.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and tax figures aren't available for the recent Deer Trails sales in our data. Costs can vary by individual community — nearby Country Trails is one to compare — so it's worth confirming the numbers on any specific home before you write an offer.
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