Cedar Knoll
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $322,500, $187 per square foot, a median 12 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 $5,220 ($4,540 with the full homestead exemption).
Cedar Knoll is a small, tightly held pocket in Lakeland: just 43 homes, nearly all owner-occupied, built in a roughly twenty-year window from 1986 to 2006. The median sits at $322,500, or about $187 per square foot, and the homes themselves are substantial — a median of 2,665 living square feet. The price here is driven less by the market and more by condition and the square footage you are buying; what separates one sale from the next is how much updating an older, larger home has or hasn't had.
With zero active listings and a median of just 12 days on market across a thin window of recent closings, this is a seller-leaning setup where inventory is the constraint, not demand. For a buyer, that means patience and readiness to move when something lists. For a seller, it means a well-prepared home can transact quickly, but the small sample makes any single comp carry outsized weight — price to the condition, not to a headline number.
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 Cedar Knoll 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
Cedar Knoll market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $322K ($187 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 12 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33809 (Lakeland), 370 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $226K ($155/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 4 active and 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33809 housing market and the Polk County market.
Cedar Knoll is a community of 43 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, built between 1986 and 2006 (median 1988), with a median living area of about 2,665 square feet. 95% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Cedar Knoll is a compact, established enclave of larger homes in Lakeland where turnover is rare and the housing stock skews mature. With no amenities identified from current listings, the draw is the homes and the location rather than a community package.
Who Cedar Knoll is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a stable, owner-occupied neighborhood with low turnover
- Needing more living space and willing to wait for the right larger home
- Buyers who can evaluate an older home on its condition and act fast when one lists
Probably not for
- Shopping on a tight timeline who need options available right now
- Wanting a community with a clubhouse, pool, or shared amenities
- Seeking a newer-construction home with minimal deferred maintenance
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 ($322K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 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.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 33809 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).
Cedar Knoll Market Scorecard
Cedar Knoll 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
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Cedar Knoll listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Cedar Knoll
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Cedar Knoll, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 11 miles southwest of Cedar Knoll.
Source: DailyRidge - September 2026Infrastructure
Polk Commissioners Award Two Intersection Construction Contracts Including Kathleen Road at Deeson Road
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved contracts with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida for intersection improvements at Kathleen Road and Deeson Road ($2,150,875) and Country Club Road and Buckeye Loop Road ($2,774,976). The Kathleen and Deeson work is set for 155 days and the Country Club and Buckeye Loop work for 330 days.
What it may mean for the marketIntersection upgrades on these corridors may ease travel times for north Lakeland and Kathleen-area commuters once construction finishes. The site is about 4 miles west of Cedar Knoll.
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 7 miles southwest of Cedar Knoll.
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 project is about 10 miles south of Cedar Knoll, elsewhere in Polk County.
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 project is about 11 miles south of Cedar Knoll, elsewhere in Polk County.
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 7 miles south of Cedar Knoll, 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 Cedar Knoll buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cedar Knoll 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 Cedar Knoll.
A small, owner-held pocket of larger homes
The defining feature here is scale and stability. A median of 2,665 square feet means these are sizable homes by most Lakeland standards, and with roughly 95% homestead occupancy, this is a lived-in community rather than a rental or investor play. That stability tends to keep listings scarce, which is exactly what the zero active count and short days-on-market reflect.
Because the homes date from 1986 to 2006, condition is the swing factor on price. Two homes of similar size can trade very differently depending on roofs, systems, kitchens, and baths. There is no amenity premium baked in — no clubhouse or shared facilities surfaced in current listings — so value tracks the structure itself. Budget for inspection and for the possibility of deferred-maintenance items on a home that may be several decades old.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cedar Knoll. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 43-home community with no active listings and only a handful of recent closings, you cannot lean on volume to price a deal — every comp matters and every sale is situational. We track this pocket closely, read condition against the median honestly, and help buyers stay ready to act when something rare comes to market. For sellers, we price to the home in front of us, not to a round number.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33809 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 43 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1986–2006 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 2,665 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $322,500 median across 4 closed sales · $187 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 12 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 95% |
| 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 2007 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Cedar Knoll key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cedar-knoll, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| 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 (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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