Blackwater
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,163 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $329,900 · 235 homes for sale in 33810 · Hillsborough County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Blackwater Sub in Lakeland, FL since 2013, the most recent in August 2025. Across Lakeland as a whole, 22 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $327,500, 53 median days on market, with 5 homes for sale today. At that median and Hillsborough County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.73 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,150 ($4,530 with the full homestead exemption).
Blackwater is a small pocket of 28 homes in Lakeland, and with a build range running from 1998 to 2024, the housing stock is a mix of older original construction and newer infill. The median year built sits right at 2000, so most of what trades here is a mature home rather than new construction. That spread is the story on price: condition, updates, and which end of the age range a home falls on matter more than any single benchmark.
At roughly two-thirds homestead occupancy, a meaningful share of these homes are owner-occupied and tend to turn over slowly, which keeps active inventory thin in a subdivision this size. For a seller, a well-updated home has a clear case to stand on. For a buyer, patience matters — you may be waiting on the right listing rather than choosing among several at once.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BlackwaterHomes for Sale in Lakeland, FL 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
A compact, established Lakeland subdivision where the homes lean mid-sized and the age range is wide, so two houses on the same street can present very differently depending on how each has been maintained and updated.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 22 homes in Blackwater that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1997 and 2008 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,664 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 4 qualified sales in Blackwater across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $330,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Blackwater is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-sized single-family home who can be patient for the right listing to surface
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its own condition and budgeting for updates
- Owner-occupant buyers planning to hold for the longer term in an established subdivision
Probably not for
- Buyers who need several comparable homes on the market at once to weigh side by side
- Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for limited inventory to turn over
- Buyers who want strictly new construction with no interest in older stock
The market around Blackwater
Blackwater is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33810, 326 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Lakeland.
Across Hillsborough County, 6,274 homes are active and 1,939 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33810 (Lakeland), 344 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310K ($177/sq ft), down 5.0% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. See the live ZIP 33810 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Blackwater specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Blackwater buying strategy.
If we were buying in Blackwater 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 Blackwater.
A small community that trades on condition
With a median living area around 1,680 square feet, Blackwater sits in mid-sized single-family territory — not starter-tight, not sprawling. The 1998-to-2024 build span means a buyer should read each home on its own terms: an original-era house and a recently built one can share a street but ask for very different inspection scrutiny, mechanical timelines, and renovation budgets.
Because the community is only 28 homes, a single closing carries outsized weight in any read of the market, and comparable sales inside the subdivision are limited. Expect to lean on condition-adjusted comparisons and nearby data rather than a deep local sales record when pricing a home here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Blackwater. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision this small, the difference between a good outcome and a stalled one is knowing which recent sale actually compares and which does not. We price to condition and age rather than to a headline number, and we set realistic expectations on timing given how thinly homes turn over here.
Blackwater in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (17 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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Common questions about Blackwater
Where is Blackwater?
Blackwater is a community in Lakeland, Hillsborough County, Florida, ZIP 33810.
Are there homes for sale in Blackwater right now?
No active listings inside Blackwater at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Blackwater have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Blackwater in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Blackwater Sub Market Scorecard
Blackwater Sub is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33810 ZIP is $318,681, about 8.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.