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HERON PLACE in LAKELAND

HERON PLACE
Homes for Sale in LAKELAND, FL

Community in LAKELAND · Polk County · ZIP 33812
32 homesBuilt 2006–2007
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · HERON PLACE 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 2 a year
Ownership and context
81%
Owner-occupied · HERON PLACE
26 of 32 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
19%
Non-owner-occupied · HERON PLACE
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · HERON PLACE
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
32
Homes in the community
32 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 2006
Community established
homes built 2006-2007, median 2006 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2009
6.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 32 homes trade a year
The Area Market

The market around HERON PLACE

HERON PLACE is a small community — 31 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33812, 63 homes are on the market and 29% 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 99% single family residence, 1% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not HERON PLACE specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in HERON PLACE, LAKELAND

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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 HERON PLACE 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 HERON PLACE address.

The Strategy

The HERON PLACE buying strategy.

If we were buying in HERON PLACE 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 HERON PLACE.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the HERON PLACE market

The housing stock is 32 homes built between 2006 and 2007, and 81% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HERON PLACE. 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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a HERON PLACE buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPolk County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in HERON PLACE.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in HERON PLACE

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in HERON PLACE, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your HERON PLACE home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in HERON PLACE, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

Heron Place Market Scorecard

Thin data

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

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Months supply
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Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
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Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 HERON PLACE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 32 homes in HERON PLACE (public records).
What share of HERON PLACE is owner-occupied?
81% of HERON PLACE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in HERON PLACE built?
Homes in HERON PLACE were built between 2006 and 2007, with a median year built of 2006.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HERON PLACE?
Cash buyers took 33% of HERON PLACE sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve HERON PLACE?
HERON PLACE 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 HERON PLACE?
The best agent for HERON PLACE 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 HERON PLACE.
How do I find a top LAKELAND real estate agent who knows HERON PLACE?
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 HERON PLACE and the wider LAKELAND area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for HERON PLACE?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your HERON PLACE purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33812/33830))
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 2012 (29 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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