33813 (Lakeland)
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Median sale price $400,000, down 2.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 48 days, 8 homes on the market.
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Inventory sits at 6.0 months of supply — balanced by the 3-to-6-month balanced benchmark, and 4% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 2.6% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 94.7% of asking. Taken together, the data leans toward buyers — leverage is real for those ready to use it.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.
- Prices — balanced supply argues for a sideways market; condition and pricing decide individual outcomes.
- Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 4% of inventory sits under contract.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 4.7× income, this market is moderately sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.
Derived from current 33813 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
Where 33813 is hot — and where it isn't
Each dot is a community (33 shown, sized by sales volume rank). Click any dot to open its full neighborhood guide.
The read on 33813 (Lakeland)
The median sale price across 33813 currently stands at $400,000, down 2.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $201 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 48 days. Sellers are capturing 94.7% of their original asking price on average.
There are 8 active listings on the market, with 1 more already under contract. At the current sales pace that works out to 6.0 months of supply — a buyer-leaning market by the standard six-month benchmark. 4 homes closed here over the trailing 12 months.
Zillow's home value index for Polk County stands at $298,058. About 26% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 33813 is 43 of 100 — buyer's opportunity territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of September 15, 2026.
33813 since 2012 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $316,129 in 2012 and $507,848 over the last recorded year — 61% appreciation across 14 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 30% of recent sales, down from a 34% peak.
Median sale price · 2012–2026 (2,452 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Cash buyers · share of sales
Home value trend · Polk County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Polk County (MLS)
Median price · daily recalculation
What’s driving 33813
Top inbound states: NY, NJ, PA, TX. Movers arriving report ~$56,322 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
5,380 Citizens policies in force in Polk County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Polk purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026
6,725 single-family · 1,511 multi-family · 10.8 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025
The calls we’re making from today’s data
The sharpest 1-yr median swing among tracked communities. Thin samples can exaggerate swings — verify with a comp analysis before treating it as trend.
Buyers: ask for concessions — rate buydowns and repair credits are back on the table. Sellers: presentation and the first two weekends decide your outcome; price accordingly.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
Nearby ZIP codes in Polk
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33813 ← this page | $400K | 8 | 43 | |
| 30153 | $242K | 30 | 51 | Open → |
| 33837 | $355K | 24 | 45 | Open → |
| 33823 | $347K | 12 | 68 | Open → |
| 30125 | $270K | 7 | 55 | Open → |
| 33897 | $510K | 5 | 33 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| TURTLE ROCKSarasota | $675K | ▲ 8% |
| EAGLEBROOKE PH 02Lakeland | $435K | ▲ 6% |
| TREYMONTLakeland | $668K | ▲ 3% |
| W F HALLAM & COS FARMING & TRUCKING LANDSLakeland | $315K | ▲ 0% |
| HALLAM PRESERVE EASTLakeland | $375K | ▲ -12% |
| LAKEWOOD ESTATESTampa | $244K | ▼ 33% |
| CHRISTINA WOODSLakeland | $400K | ▼ 22% |
| THE MEADOWSSarasota | $490K | ▼ 21% |
| HALLAM PRESERVE EASTLakeland | $375K | ▼ 12% |
| W F HALLAM & COS FARMING & TRUCKING LANDSLakeland | $315K | ▼ 0% |
| LAKEWOOD ESTATESTampa | $244K | 5 |
| THE MEADOWSSarasota | $490K | 1 |
| LAKEWOOD ESTATESTampa | $244K | 16 days |
| W F HALLAM & COS FARMING & TRUCKING LANDSLakeland | $315K | 22 days |
| TREYMONTLakeland | $668K | 26 days |
| CHRISTINA WOODSLakeland | $400K | 29 days |
| HALLAM PRESERVE EASTLakeland | $375K | 42 days |
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The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 33813 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor buyers in 33813 — the Momentum Score reads 43/100 with 6.0 months of supply. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is 33813 becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 33813 is $400,000, down 2.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 94.7% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Where are prices falling fastest in 33813?
Among tracked communities with enough sales to measure, the sharpest 1-year median declines are LAKEWOOD ESTATES (-33%); CHRISTINA WOODS (-22%); THE MEADOWS (-21%). Note that community-level medians move on small sale counts — a few high- or low-end closings can swing them — so treat these as leads for a comp analysis, not verdicts.
Which 33813 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are LAKEWOOD ESTATES (16 days); W F HALLAM & COS FARMING & TRUCKING LANDS (22 days); TREYMONT (26 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 48 days.
33813 (Lakeland) housing market FAQ
How is the housing market in 33813 right now?
As of September 15, 2026, the 33813 housing market is roughly balanced: the median sale price is $400,000 (down 2.6% year over year), 8 homes are for sale against 4 sales in the last 12 months, which is 6.0 months of supply, and the typical home goes under contract in about 48 days.
How much is a house in 33813?
The median home sold for $400,000 in 33813 over the last 12 months, about $201 per square foot; asking prices on the 8 current listings run from well below to well above that, and the community pages linked below show what each neighborhood actually sells for.
Is it a good time to sell a house in 33813?
By the numbers, sellers in 33813 are getting 94.7% of asking price and going under contract in about 48 days with 6.0 months of supply. Under four months of supply generally favors sellers; over six favors buyers. Whether it is a good time for you depends on what you paid and where you are going next, which is a conversation with an agent, not a chart.
What is the 33813 housing market forecast?
Momentum Realty publishes the recorded trend, not a prediction: 33813 median sale prices are down 2.6% year over year, inventory stands at 6.0 months of supply, and 4% of listings are under contract. The charts on this page update with every MLS refresh, so the direction shows up here before any forecast catches it.
What is the median home price in 33813?
The median sale price in 33813 is currently $400,000, down 2.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated September 15, 2026.
Is 33813 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently is roughly balanced. 33813 scores 43 of 100 on the Momentum Score, with 6.0 months of housing supply. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 33813?
The typical home in 33813 goes under contract in about 48 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 33813?
There are approximately 8 active listings in 33813 as of September 15, 2026.
Are home prices in 33813 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 2.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 33813 (Lakeland). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.