Carlisle Heights in Lakeland

Carlisle Heights
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33813
69 homesBuilt 1968–1987
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 25 closed sales in Carlisle Heights in Lakeland, FL since 2004, the most recent in December 2025. Across Lakeland as a whole, 2,881 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 53 median days on market, with 1,143 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,100 ($4,420 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Carlisle Heights Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
84%
Owner-occupied · Carlisle Heights
58 of 69 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
16%
Non-owner-occupied · Carlisle Heights
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Carlisle Heights
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
69
Homes in the community
69 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
1968–1987
Years homes were built
median 1970 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2009
peaked at 2 in 2008
2.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 69 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Price here is driven by condition and square footage, not by amenities or newness. These are established homes built between 1968 and 1987, with a median living area around 2,492 square feet. That is real space by most standards, and the spread in what any given home trades for will come down to how much updating the current owner has done. Expect a wide range on a per-home basis.

With zero active listings in the most recent window and only a couple of closings, this is a thin, low-turnover market. For a seller, that scarcity means a well-prepared home faces little direct competition. For a buyer, it means patience and readiness to move when something does list, because you may not get a second comparable to study.

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 Carlisle 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.

1234 FAIRFAX
$360K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,763 sqft
1234 FAIRFAX
Listed by ENTERA REALTY LLC
5120 LAKE IN THE WOODS BOULEVARD
$1.52M · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,659 sqft
5120 LAKE IN THE WOODS BOULEVARD
Listed by PAIGE WAGNER HOMES REALTY
5119 LAKE IN THE WOODS BOULEVARD
$2.79M · 0.2 mi away
6 bd · 10 ba · 8,340 sqft
5119 LAKE IN THE WOODS BOULEVARD
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
1321 LAKE MIRIAM DRIVE
$500K · 0.2 mi away
5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,341 sqft
1321 LAKE MIRIAM DRIVE
Listed by RE/MAX COLLECTIVE
1615 LAKE MIRIAM DRIVE
$375K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,867 sqft
1615 LAKE MIRIAM DRIVE
Listed by LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
1709 VIRGINIA COURT
$550K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,302 sqft
1709 VIRGINIA COURT
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Carlisle Heights is a small, settled pocket of 69 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, where roughly 84% of homes are homesteaded. That owner-occupancy rate tells you most of what you need to know about turnover: people stay.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 34 homes in CARLISLE HEIGHTS that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1969 and 1986 (median 1970), with a median living area of about 1,903 sq ft and a typical 3-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.

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.

Best for

  • Buying to settle into a larger, established home and stay put for the long run
  • Buyers who value a quiet, built-out setting over amenities and new construction
  • Buyers prepared to act fast and decisively when a rare listing appears

Probably not for

  • Needing community amenities, a pool, or an HOA-driven lifestyle
  • Wanting new construction or a modern, move-in floor plan without renovation
  • Needing a broad, steady selection of listings to compare before committing

The market around Carlisle Heights

Carlisle Heights is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2009 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33813, 229 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Lakeland.

Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

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. See the live ZIP 33813 housing market and the Polk County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Carlisle Heights specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Schools

In short
  • 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
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Carlisle 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 Carlisle Heights address.

If we were buying in Carlisle Heights today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Carlisle Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a larger, established home and can move quickly when inventory is scarce.
Biggest Risk
Thin sales data makes pricing judgment harder than in high-volume neighborhoods.
Sweet Spot
An updated home with generous square footage in a settled, build-out community.
Avoid If
You need HOA amenities, new construction, or a fast, predictable selection of listings.

A low-turnover established enclave

This is a fully built-out community of 69 homes with construction running from 1968 to 1987 and a median year built of 1970. There is no new product coming, so inventory is strictly resale, and the housing stock reflects the construction and lot sizes of that era. The homes are generously sized, with a median living area near 2,492 square feet, which gives buyers room to work with even on an older floor plan.

No community amenities surface in current MLS listings, so this is not an HOA-amenity play. The appeal is the house itself and the established setting. With a homestead share of about 84% and homes that rarely list, the practical reality is that turnover is slow and listings get absorbed quickly when they are priced and presented correctly.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Carlisle Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market this thin rewards local read over algorithms. With no active listings and only a handful of recent closings, there is no easy comp set to lean on, so pricing demands judgment about condition and square footage rather than a quick lookup. We help sellers position a well-prepared home to stand out in a scarce field, and we help buyers stay ready to act the moment something comes available.

Carlisle Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger, established home and can move quickly when inventory is scarce.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and no active competition for a well-prepared listing.
Biggest riskThin sales data makes pricing judgment harder than in high-volume neighborhoods.
Sweet spotAn updated home with generous square footage in a settled, build-out community.
Avoid ifYou need HOA amenities, new construction, or a fast, predictable selection of listings.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Carlisle Heights sales matched to your home.

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Carlisle Heights key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813
Homes in the community69 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1968–1987 (median 1970)
Typical living area2,492 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share84%
Zoned public schoolsPolk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Carlisle Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/carlisle-heights-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in CARLISLE HEIGHTS, Lakeland

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
5.88%
2 of 34 listings · short sale 1, foreclosure 1
Distress share trend - 5.88% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-28)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Carlisle Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 69 homes in Carlisle Heights (public records).
What share of Carlisle Heights is owner-occupied?
84% of Carlisle Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Carlisle Heights built?
Homes in Carlisle Heights were built between 1968 and 1987, with a median year built of 1970 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Carlisle Heights?
Cash buyers took 33% of Carlisle Heights sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Carlisle Heights?
Carlisle Heights is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Carlisle Heights?
The best agent for Carlisle Heights is one who actively works Lakeland and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Carlisle Heights.
How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows Carlisle Heights?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Carlisle Heights and the wider Lakeland area.
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Where is Carlisle Heights, and what county is it in?
Carlisle Heights is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33813.
Buying to settle into a larger, established home and stay put for the long runExcellent fit
Buyers who value a quiet, built-out setting over amenities and new constructionExcellent fit
Buyers prepared to act fast and decisively when a rare listing appearsExcellent fit
Needing community amenities, a pool, or an HOA-driven lifestyleProbably not
Wanting new construction or a modern, move-in floor plan without renovationProbably not
Needing a broad, steady selection of listings to compare before committingProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33813))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (25 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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