Crystal Acres Estates in Lakeland

Crystal Acres Estates
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33801
35 homesBuilt 1974–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Crystal Acres Estates in Lakeland, FL since 2005, the most recent in November 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 · Crystal Acres Estates 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
34%
Owner-occupied · Crystal Acres Estates
12 of 35 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
66%
Non-owner-occupied · Crystal Acres Estates
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
35
Homes in the community
35 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
1974–2024
Years homes were built
median 1986 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 7 in 2006
5.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 35 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 lot, not by any shared amenity or newness premium. With a median build year of 1986 and a span running from 1974 all the way to 2024, you are looking at a pocket where an updated or newer home sits next to one that needs work, and that spread is what separates one closing from the next. The median living area of 1,152 square feet tells you these are modest footprints; what you pay for is how much of the updating has already been done.

Posture right now is quiet. There are no active listings and only a couple of closings in the recent window, so there is very little to compare against in real time. For a seller that thin inventory can work in your favor if your home shows well. For a buyer it means patience and a willingness 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 Crystal Acres Estates 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.

5307 BLOOMFIELD BOULEVARD
$450K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,318 sqft
5307 BLOOMFIELD BOULEVARD
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
5539 BLOOMFIELD BOULEVARD
$575K · 0.4 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,605 sqft
5539 BLOOMFIELD BOULEVARD
Listed by EXP REALTY LLC
2267 MALACHITE DRIVE
$560K · 0.4 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,405 sqft
2267 MALACHITE DRIVE
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
2510 GIBSONIA GALLOWAY ROAD
$480K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,122 sqft
2510 GIBSONIA GALLOWAY ROAD
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
2113 LONGLEAF CIRCLE
$575K · 0.5 mi away
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,524 sqft
2113 LONGLEAF CIRCLE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
3333 HAWKS RIDGE DRIVE
$447K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,394 sqft
3333 HAWKS RIDGE DRIVE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART

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

The 60-Second Overview

Crystal Acres Estates is a small, 35-home pocket in Lakeland where build years run from 1974 to 2024, so the housing stock itself is mixed rather than uniform. With no identified community amenities, the value proposition here is the home and the lot, not shared facilities.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 23 homes in CRYSTAL ACRES ESTATES that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1979 and 2024 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 1,152 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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, low-turnover Lakeland pocket
  • Buyers who value condition-driven pricing and are willing to wait for a listing to come up
  • Looking for a modest-footprint home rather than a large, newer floor plan

Probably not for

  • Needing community amenities or shared facilities
  • Wanting a wide, active inventory with many comparables to choose from
  • Requiring a quick, predictable resale in a frequently trading market

The market around Crystal Acres Estates

Crystal Acres Estates is a small community — 18 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 81% manufactured home - post 1977, 13% manufactured home, 6% ?.

In ZIP 33801 (Lakeland), 191 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315K ($161/sq ft), down 0.8% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33801 housing market and the Polk County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crystal Acres Estates 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 Crystal Acres Estates 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 Crystal Acres Estates address.

If we were buying in Crystal Acres Estates 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 Crystal Acres Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a modest-footprint home in a small Lakeland pocket and are willing to wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and few recent closings make pricing and comparison difficult.
Sweet Spot
An updated home on a good lot that you can hold without needing a quick resale.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a deep, liquid market with many comparables to study.

A small, mixed-vintage pocket

At 35 homes with a median build year of 1986 and a range stretching to 2024, this is not a single-builder subdivision with one floor plan repeated down the street. Expect variation in age, systems, and finish level from one house to the next, which is why condition matters more than any headline number when you price or shop here. The median living area of 1,152 square feet keeps most of these homes in modest-footprint territory.

A homestead share of about 34 percent means a meaningful portion of these homes are not owner-occupied as a primary residence, which can influence turnover and how tightly held the street feels. With no MLS-identified community amenities, there are no shared facilities carrying the value here — the land and the structure do the work.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crystal Acres Estates. 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 35-home pocket with no active listings and only a couple of recent closings, there is almost no live data to lean on, so pricing and timing come down to reading condition against a very thin comp set. That is exactly the situation where local judgment earns its keep — we will tell you what a given home's updates are actually worth here rather than guessing from a market that rarely trades.

Crystal Acres Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a modest-footprint home in a small Lakeland pocket and are willing to wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageValue turns on condition and lot, so a well-updated home stands out clearly here.
Biggest riskThin inventory and few recent closings make pricing and comparison difficult.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a good lot that you can hold without needing a quick resale.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a deep, liquid market with many comparables to study.
The takeaway

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

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Crystal Acres Estates key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33801
Homes in the community35 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1974–2024 (median 1986)
Typical living area1,152 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share34%
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 2005 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Crystal Acres Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/crystal-acres-estates-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,924/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Crystal Acres Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 35 homes in Crystal Acres Estates (public records).
What share of Crystal Acres Estates is owner-occupied?
34% of Crystal Acres Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crystal Acres Estates built?
Homes in Crystal Acres Estates were built between 1974 and 2024, with a median year built of 1986 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Crystal Acres Estates?
Crystal Acres Estates 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 Crystal Acres Estates?
The best agent for Crystal Acres Estates 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 Crystal Acres Estates.
How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows Crystal Acres Estates?
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Where is Crystal Acres Estates, and what county is it in?
Crystal Acres Estates is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33801.
Buying to hold in a small, low-turnover Lakeland pocketExcellent fit
Buyers who value condition-driven pricing and are willing to wait for a listing to come upExcellent fit
Looking for a modest-footprint home rather than a large, newer floor planExcellent fit
Needing community amenities or shared facilitiesProbably not
Wanting a wide, active inventory with many comparables to choose fromProbably not
Requiring a quick, predictable resale in a frequently trading marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 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 2005 (9 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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