Cherry Heights in Lakeland

Cherry Heights
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

All 1,291 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,000 · 159 homes for sale in 33811 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33811
2 homesBuilt 1982–1983
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data5 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Cherry Heights Ph 01 in Lakeland, FL, the most recent in December 2021. 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 · Cherry 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
Ownership and context
0%
Owner-occupied · Cherry Heights
0 of 2 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
100%
Non-owner-occupied · Cherry Heights
incl. 50% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
2
Homes in the community
2 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
1982–1983
Years homes were built
median 1982 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2023
peaked at 11 in 2008
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Cherry Heights is a tiny pocket in Lakeland - just two homes on record, both built in the early 1980s, with a median living area right around 1,498 square feet. At this scale, there is no "market rate" in the usual sense. Price here is set almost entirely by the condition and updates of the individual home that comes up, not by comparable sales volume.

There are no active listings as of August 2026, and the homestead share sits at zero. That combination means inventory is effectively nonexistent and turnover is rare. For a buyer, this is a watch-and-wait situation: you need something to list before you can act. For a seller, the thin supply can work in your favor, but with so few comps, pricing will lean on broader Lakeland data and the specifics of your home.

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 CHERRY HEIGHTS PH 01 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.

5451 LILY ROAD
$140K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,241 sqft
5451 LILY ROAD
Listed by PREMIER PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
5410 PARKER ESTATES LOOP
$585K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,341 sqft
5410 PARKER ESTATES LOOP
Listed by CMTG REAL ESTATE GROUP
1233 PARKER ROAD
$449K · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,612 sqft
1233 PARKER ROAD
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
5415 OLD HIGHWAY 37
$205K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,022 sqft
5415 OLD HIGHWAY 37
Listed by CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
1057 OLD SOUTH DRIVE
$185K · 0.4 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,032 sqft
1057 OLD SOUTH DRIVE
Listed by GOLD REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
1435 CHERRY LANE
$800K · 0.4 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,751 sqft
1435 CHERRY LANE
Listed by RE/MAX REALTY UNLIMITED

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

The 60-Second Overview

Cherry Heights is a small early-1980s enclave in Lakeland, Polk County, built out over 1982 and 1983 with homes in the roughly 1,500-square-foot range. With only two homes on record and nothing currently listed, this is a quiet, low-turnover corner rather than an active market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in CHERRY HEIGHTS that have changed hands since 2004, built between 2003 and 2021 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,262 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 hold in a small, quiet Lakeland pocket and willing to wait for inventory
  • Seeking a straightforward early-1980s home around 1,500 square feet
  • Comfortable pricing against broader-area data when local comps are thin

Probably not for

  • Needing to purchase within a fixed, near-term timeline
  • Wanting a range of homes and floor plans to compare
  • Looking for shared community amenities or on-site features

The market around Cherry Heights

Cherry Heights is a small community — 20 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33811, 192 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady 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 33811 (Lakeland), 313 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365K ($188/sq ft), down 4.6% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. See the live ZIP 33811 housing market and the Polk County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Cherry 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 Cherry 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 Cherry Heights address.

If we were buying in Cherry 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 Cherry Heights.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a quiet, low-turnover pocket of early-1980s homes and can wait for one to come up.
Biggest Risk
With only two homes and no active listings, comparable sales are scarce and timing is unpredictable.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home of roughly 1,500 square feet where condition justifies the price.
Avoid If
You need to buy on a set timeline or want a wide selection to choose from.

A two-home enclave with no live inventory

The housing stock here is consistent: both homes date to 1982 - 1983, with a median build year of 1982 and a median living area near 1,498 square feet. That uniformity makes the product easy to understand - single-era construction of a similar size - but it also means condition is everything. A home that has been maintained and updated over four decades will value very differently from one that has not, and with this few data points, there is no average to hide behind.

No amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so treat this as a residential pocket rather than a community with shared features. The zero homestead share and absence of active listings reinforce the picture: this is not a place you shop today so much as one you monitor, ready to move when a property surfaces.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cherry 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

In a two-home enclave with no live inventory and almost no comparable sales, generic valuation tools fall apart - there simply isn't enough local data to lean on. We price and position against the broader Lakeland market and the specific condition of the home, set up alerts so you hear about a listing before it gains traction, and tell you plainly when the fit isn't there.

Cherry Heights in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a quiet, low-turnover pocket of early-1980s homes and can wait for one to come up.
Biggest advantageConsistent, single-era housing stock of a similar size makes the product easy to understand.
Biggest riskWith only two homes and no active listings, comparable sales are scarce and timing is unpredictable.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home of roughly 1,500 square feet where condition justifies the price.
Avoid ifYou need to buy on a set timeline or want a wide selection to choose from.
The takeaway

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

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Cherry Heights key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33811
Homes in the community2 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1982–1983 (median 1982)
Typical living area1,498 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share0%
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 2021 through 2021; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Cherry Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/cherry-heights-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in CHERRY HEIGHTS PH 01, Lakeland

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

Active inventory in distress
12.5%
1 of 8 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 12.5% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-25)

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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Have a question about the homes, fees, rules or commute here? A Momentum agent who works Cherry Heights will answer, and the answer is published on this page for the next buyer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Cherry Heights?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 2 homes in Cherry Heights (public records).
What share of Cherry Heights is owner-occupied?
0% of Cherry Heights parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Cherry Heights built?
Homes in Cherry Heights were built between 1982 and 1983, with a median year built of 1982 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Cherry Heights?
Cherry 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 Cherry Heights?
The best agent for Cherry 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 Cherry Heights.
How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows Cherry 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 Cherry Heights and the wider Lakeland area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Cherry Heights?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Cherry Heights purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Cherry Heights, and what county is it in?
Cherry Heights is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33811.
Buying to hold in a small, quiet Lakeland pocket and willing to wait for inventoryExcellent fit
Seeking a straightforward early-1980s home around 1,500 square feetExcellent fit
Comfortable pricing against broader-area data when local comps are thinExcellent fit
Needing to purchase within a fixed, near-term timelineProbably not
Wanting a range of homes and floor plans to compareProbably not
Looking for shared community amenities or on-site featuresProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
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 2021 (1 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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