Carlisle Heights
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
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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).

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.
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.
Who Carlisle Heights is best for.
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
- 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.
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The Carlisle Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Carlisle 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 Carlisle Heights.
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.
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.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 69 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1968–1987 (median 1970) |
| Typical living area | 2,492 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 84% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk 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.
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 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33813)) |
| 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 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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