Benford Heights
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,284 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,530 · 148 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $425,000, $184 per square foot, a median 25 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,880 ($6,200 with the full homestead exemption).
Benford Heights is a small, condition-driven market in Lakeland. With a median around $425,000 and a median price per square foot just under $184, what you pay here tracks closely with how a given home has been updated and maintained rather than any clear tier of entry or ceiling. Treat the median as a center of gravity, not a quote on a specific house.
The current posture is thin. There are no active listings as of early August 2026, and the recent sold data rests on just three closings. Homes that did sell moved in about 25 days, which signals real demand when something comes to market. For buyers, that means being ready to act on short notice; for sellers, it suggests a well-prepared listing should not sit, but the small sample means you should price against the comps a broker pulls, not against assumptions.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BENFORD HEIGHTS right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Benford Heights market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($184 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 25 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33813 (Lakeland), 243 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $400K ($201/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 8 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33813 housing market and the Polk County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 30 homes in BENFORD HEIGHTS that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1999 and 2004 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 2,196 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Benford Heights is a compact Lakeland pocket in Polk County where inventory is currently empty and recent activity is light, so the market reads more by individual home than by trend.
Who Benford Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buying with the flexibility to act fast, since inventory can be empty and the next listing may move in weeks
- Looking for a specific Lakeland pocket where home condition, not amenities, drives value
- Comfortable leaning on broker-pulled comps rather than a deep pool of active listings
Probably not for
- Needing a steady selection of homes to tour and compare on your own timeline
- Wanting community amenities like a pool or clubhouse, which current listings do not show
- Relying on a large sample of recent sales for pricing confidence
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($425K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
36% of homes for sale in ZIP 33813 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Benford Heights Market Scorecard
Benford Heights is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- George Jenkins High School zone (verify by address) · By address
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Benford Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Benford Heights address.
Recent Developments in Benford Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Benford Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland
Hillpointe's Pointe Grand opened in June 2026 with 288 two-bedroom apartments of about 1,170 square feet each. As of mid-September 119 units, or 42 percent, were occupied, with rents starting at $1,540 per month plus a $199 monthly fee. The city raised the allowed unit count from 152 to 288 in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketThe new rental supply adds 288 units in south Lakeland, and the lease-up pace gives a read on current rental absorption. The site is about 2 miles south of Benford Heights.
Source: LkldNow - September 2026Infrastructure
Lakeland Approves Three-Year Uber Agreement at Lakeland Linder International Airport
On Sept. 8 the Lakeland City Commission voted 7-0 for a three-year, non-exclusive agreement with Rasier LLC (Uber) at Lakeland Linder International Airport, with a $1.75 fee per passenger pickup or drop-off. The same meeting approved a $400,000 citywide stormwater master plan funded with $300,000 in federal hazard mitigation money and $100,000 from the city.
What it may mean for the marketRide-hail access at Linder adds a ground transportation option for air travelers, and the stormwater plan will identify drainage needs. The site is about 4 miles west of Benford Heights.
Source: DailyRidge - August 2026Civic
Lakeland Commission Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Permit Review
The Lakeland City Commission voted 4-3 to pause review of data center permit applications for 12 months so staff can study impacts and regulations. Lakeland Electric will draft requirements for large-load customers. The 600,000-square-foot Project Swan proposal on about 60.5 acres in West Lakeland was withdrawn in June, and no applications are pending.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause removes near-term large data center construction from the city's pipeline and defers large electric loads while rules are written. The site is about 4 miles northwest of Benford Heights.
Source: Lakeland Sun (Mid-Florida Newspapers) - July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The site is about 2 miles east of Benford Heights.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The site is about 1 mile south of Benford Heights.
Source: LkldNow - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 3 miles north of Benford Heights, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Benford Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Benford Heights today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Benford Heights.
A thin market that rewards preparation
The headline number here is zero active listings. That is not a judgment on desirability, it is a scarcity signal. When supply is this low, the handful of recent sales do most of the talking, and a median built on three closings can shift meaningfully with the next one or two. We lean on broader Lakeland comps and the specifics of each property rather than over-reading a small local sample.
No community amenities surfaced in current MLS listings, so value here lives in the homes themselves and the location rather than shared facilities. A median of roughly $425,000 and a 25-day median time on market tell you prepared, correctly priced homes transact quickly. Plan for condition to drive the final number more than any single benchmark.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Benford Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with no standing inventory and only a few recent closings, timing and comp discipline matter more than browsing. We watch Benford Heights at the listing level, pull comparable Lakeland sales to pressure-test price, and position you to move the day the right home appears or your listing goes live.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $425,000 median across 3 closed sales · $184 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 25 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; George Jenkins High School zone (verify by address) |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Benford Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/benford-heights, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in BENFORD HEIGHTS, Lakeland
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (22 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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