High Vista in Lakeland

High Vista
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

All 1,284 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,530 · 148 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33813
33 homesBuilt 1988–2024Median sale $695K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $695,000, $204 per square foot, a median 11 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,250 ($10,570 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · High Vista Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$695K
Median sold · 12 mo
$204/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $204 in 2026
94.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
11days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2026 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · High Vista
26 of 33 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · High Vista
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · High Vista
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
33
Homes in the community
33 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
1988–2024
Years homes were built
median 1990 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2019
2,981sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
9.1%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 33 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

What sets price in High Vista is the house itself, not a shared amenity package. These are large homes - the median is roughly 3,642 square feet - built across a long stretch from 1988 to 2024, so condition and vintage do most of the work on any given number. The median sits at $695,000, or about $203.79 per square foot, and I'd treat that figure as a center of gravity rather than a sticker: an updated newer build and an original-era home can land far apart on either side of it.

Posture right now is tight. There are zero active listings against a small base of 33 homes, and what did sell moved in a median of 11 days. For a seller, that scarcity is leverage - correctly priced inventory tends not to sit. For a buyer, it means patience and readiness: you may wait for the right home to surface, then need to act without hesitation when it does.

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 HIGH VISTA 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.

511 JACKS WAY
$284K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
511 JACKS WAY
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE III
221 1ST STREET
$300K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,098 sqft
221 1ST STREET
Listed by HUT TEAM REALTY
240 1ST STREET
$1.60M · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,314 sqft
240 1ST STREET
Listed by ORLANDO REGIONAL REALTY
405 JACKS WAY
$270K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,657 sqft
405 JACKS WAY
Listed by LA ROSA REALTY ORLANDO LLC
218 DIAMOND ACRES ROAD
$285K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft
218 DIAMOND ACRES ROAD
Listed by AGENT TRUST REALTY CORPORATION
233 VERBENA STREET
$275K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,502 sqft
233 VERBENA STREET
Listed by IVRE ORLANDO

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

The 60-Second Overview

High Vista market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $695K ($204 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 11 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 33813 (Lakeland), 243 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $400K ($201/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 8 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33813 housing market and the Polk County market.

High Vista is a community of 33 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, built between 1988 and 2024 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 3,642 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

High Vista is a small, established pocket of large homes in Lakeland where no listings are currently active and turnover is quick when something does come up. With a high homestead share, it reads as an owner-occupied, hold-long-term street rather than a churn market.

Best for

  • Buying to hold long-term in a quiet, owner-occupied setting where turnover is low
  • Buyers who want substantial square footage and are prepared to act fast when a listing appears
  • Buyers comfortable judging a home on its age and condition rather than a shared amenity list

Probably not for

  • Needing to buy on a tight timeline, since there are currently no active listings
  • Wanting community amenities like a pool or gate, which the current MLS data does not show
  • Looking for a uniform, newer-build product rather than a mix spanning 1988 to 2024

Windows contain 0 to 3 sales each (3 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
012320122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 3 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
012201620222026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 2 quit in 2019; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
How much local inventory is already under contract

36% of homes for sale in ZIP 33813 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).

High Vista Market Scorecard

Balanced

High Vista is currently a balanced market..

$695,000
Median sold
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold 12 mo

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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

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
  • Age-restricted community, verify schooling needs · By address

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent High Vista 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 High Vista address.

If we were buying in High Vista 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 High Vista.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a large, established home on a low-turnover Lakeland street and can move quickly.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, opportunities are scarce and you may wait months for the right house.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the median size that balances the 1988-2024 vintage spread.
Avoid If
You need a quick purchase or a specific amenity package like a pool or gate.

A low-turnover street of large homes

With only 33 homes and a build range spanning 1988 to 2024, High Vista is less a single product than a spectrum. The median year built lands at 1990, which tells you the core is a mature neighborhood with a handful of much newer houses mixed in. That spread is the main reason price per square foot varies: you're buying a specific home's age and finish level, not a uniform floor plan.

No community amenities surfaced in the current MLS data, so the appeal here is the lot and the house, not a pool or gate. The homestead share near 79% signals a street held by owner-occupants over time, which is part of why active inventory is so thin - people stay. Expect to buy on condition and square footage, and budget for whatever updating an older home may need.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in High Vista. 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 neighborhood with zero active listings and a median 11-day sale window, access and timing are everything. We track High Vista's 33 homes closely so you hear about a listing early, and because price here is condition-driven off a $695,000 median rather than a published range, we can help you read whether a specific home is priced for its vintage and finish - or not.

High Vista in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large, established home on a low-turnover Lakeland street and can move quickly.
Biggest advantageThin inventory plus a high homestead share makes this a genuinely held neighborhood rather than a churn market.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, opportunities are scarce and you may wait months for the right house.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the median size that balances the 1988-2024 vintage spread.
Avoid ifYou need a quick purchase or a specific amenity package like a pool or gate.
The takeaway

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

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High Vista key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813
Homes in the community33 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1988–2024 (median 1990)
Typical living area3,642 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$695,000 median across 3 closed sales · $204 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)11 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share79%
Zoned public schoolsPolk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Age-restricted community, verify schooling needs

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “High Vista key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/high-vista, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in HIGH VISTA, Lakeland

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

Active inventory in distress
8.33%
1 of 12 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 8.33% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in High Vista?
The median sale price in High Vista was $695K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in High Vista take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 11 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in High Vista?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 33 homes in High Vista (public records).
What share of High Vista is owner-occupied?
79% of High Vista parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in High Vista built?
Homes in High Vista were built between 1988 and 2024, with a median year built of 1990 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in High Vista?
Cash buyers took 0% of High Vista sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve High Vista?
High Vista is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address), Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high and Age-restricted community, verify schooling needs. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for High Vista?
The best agent for High Vista 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 High Vista.
How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows High Vista?
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 High Vista and the wider Lakeland area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your High Vista purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is High Vista, and what county is it in?
High Vista is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33813.
Buying to hold long-term in a quiet, owner-occupied setting where turnover is lowExcellent fit
Buyers who want substantial square footage and are prepared to act fast when a listing appearsExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable judging a home on its age and condition rather than a shared amenity listExcellent fit
Needing to buy on a tight timeline, since there are currently no active listingsProbably not
Wanting community amenities like a pool or gate, which the current MLS data does not showProbably not
Looking for a uniform, newer-build product rather than a mix spanning 1988 to 2024Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 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 (7 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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