COUNTRY RIDGE in LAKELAND

COUNTRY RIDGE
Homes for Sale in LAKELAND, FL

Community in LAKELAND · Polk County · ZIP 33801
131 homesBuilt 1956–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · COUNTRY RIDGE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · 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
53%
Owner-occupied · COUNTRY RIDGE
70 of 131 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
47%
Non-owner-occupied · COUNTRY RIDGE
incl. 15% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · COUNTRY RIDGE
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
131
Homes in the community
131 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1956
Community established
homes built 1956-2024, median 1983 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 4 in 2010
1.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 131 homes trade a year

The market around COUNTRY RIDGE

COUNTRY RIDGE is a small community — 13 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33801, 154 homes are on the market and 19% are under contract — a steady corner of LAKELAND.

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

The housing mix here is 90% single family residence, 10% townhouse.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not COUNTRY RIDGE 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 COUNTRY RIDGE 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 COUNTRY RIDGE address.

If we were buying in COUNTRY RIDGE 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 COUNTRY RIDGE.

A closer look at the COUNTRY RIDGE market

The housing stock is 131 homes built between 1956 and 2024, and 53% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Country Ridge Market Scorecard

Thin data

Country Ridge is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in COUNTRY RIDGE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 131 homes in COUNTRY RIDGE (public records).
What share of COUNTRY RIDGE is owner-occupied?
53% of COUNTRY RIDGE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in COUNTRY RIDGE built?
Homes in COUNTRY RIDGE were built between 1956 and 2024, with a median year built of 1983 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in COUNTRY RIDGE?
Cash buyers took 0% of COUNTRY RIDGE sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve COUNTRY RIDGE?
COUNTRY RIDGE 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 COUNTRY RIDGE?
The best agent for COUNTRY RIDGE 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 COUNTRY RIDGE.
How do I find a top LAKELAND real estate agent who knows COUNTRY RIDGE?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows COUNTRY RIDGE and the wider LAKELAND area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for COUNTRY RIDGE?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your COUNTRY RIDGE purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33801))
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 2009 (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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Thinking of selling in COUNTRY RIDGE? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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