Highlands at Crews Lake in Lakeland

Highlands at Crews Lake
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

All 1,291 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,000 · 149 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33813
28 homesBuilt 2002–2003
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Highlands at Crews Lake in Lakeland, FL since 2015, the most recent in September 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 · Highlands at Crews Lake 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
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 0 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · Highlands at Crews Lake
22 of 28 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · Highlands at Crews Lake
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Highlands at Crews Lake
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
28
Homes in the community
28 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
2002–2003
Years homes were built
median 2002 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2019
peaked at 6 in 2008
3.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 28 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Highlands at Crews Lake is a small, single-vintage pocket of 28 homes built in 2002 and 2003, with a median footprint just under 2,000 square feet. With homes this close in age and size, price here is driven less by the spec sheet and more by condition, updates, and lot position. Two homes with the same bones can trade well apart depending on how they have been maintained and renovated over two-plus decades.

As of August 2026 there are no active listings and the recent closing window is thin. That makes this a quiet, low-turnover market: sellers hold a scarcity advantage when they do list, but there is little live inventory to anchor pricing, so anyone transacting here should lean on recent comparable closings and a close read of condition rather than any posted range.

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 HIGHLANDS AT CREWS LAKE 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.

6938 SUNDIAL DRIVE
$310K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,895 sqft
6938 SUNDIAL DRIVE
Listed by MALTBIE REALTY GROUP
6860 SUNDIAL DRIVE
$411K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,587 sqft
6860 SUNDIAL DRIVE
Listed by CAMBRIDGE REALTY OF CENTRAL FL
6873 SUNDIAL DRIVE
$380K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,005 sqft
6873 SUNDIAL DRIVE
Listed by CAMBRIDGE REALTY OF CENTRAL FL
6939 SUNDIAL DRIVE
$320K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,240 sqft
6939 SUNDIAL DRIVE
Listed by MALTBIE REALTY GROUP
4032 RUTILE ROAD
$360K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,715 sqft
4032 RUTILE ROAD
Listed by CAMBRIDGE REALTY OF CENTRAL FL
6951 SUNDIAL DRIVE
$305K · 0.3 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,722 sqft
6951 SUNDIAL DRIVE
Listed by MALTBIE REALTY GROUP

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

The 60-Second Overview

This is a compact, built-out enclave in Lakeland where nearly all homes date to the same two construction years, so the real variable for buyers and sellers is upkeep and improvements rather than floor plan or size.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 43 homes in HIGHLANDS AT CREWS LAKE that have changed hands since 2007, built between 2002 and 2004 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,535 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 low-turnover, largely owner-occupied enclave
  • Buyers who want clean comps from a single construction vintage
  • Buying a roughly 2,000-square-foot home and willing to wait for the right one to list

Probably not for

  • Needing amenity-rich community features like a pool, gym, or clubhouse
  • Shopping for new construction or move-in-ready homes with no deferred maintenance
  • Needing to buy immediately from a deep pool of active inventory

The market around Highlands at Crews Lake

Highlands at Crews Lake is a small community — 23 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33813, 229 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving 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 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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highlands at Crews Lake 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 Highlands at Crews Lake 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 Highlands at Crews Lake address.

If we were buying in Highlands at Crews Lake 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 Highlands at Crews Lake.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a built-out, owner-occupied street with consistent early-2000s construction.
Biggest Risk
No active listings and thin recent sales mean little live pricing signal to work from.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home where roof and systems have been addressed in the near 1,977-square-foot median footprint.
Avoid If
You need amenities, new construction, or a wide menu of inventory to choose from today.

A built-out enclave of a single vintage

The entire community of 28 homes was built in 2002 and 2003, with a median living area of 1,977 square feet. That uniformity cuts both ways: it makes comps relatively clean to read, but it also means differentiation comes almost entirely from how individual owners have updated kitchens, baths, roofs, and systems that are now two decades old. Buyers should budget their diligence around age-of-components, not square footage.

No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so this is not an amenity-driven HOA play - the value proposition is the homes and the Lakeland location in Polk County. With roughly 79% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, this reads as a largely owner-occupied street grid rather than an investor-heavy or rental-driven one, which tends to correlate with longer holds and lower turnover.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands at Crews Lake. 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 community this small with no active listings and thin recent closings, the data you can pull online is limited. Our value is knowing when a home does come up, reading condition against the few relevant comps, and pricing or negotiating from the actual bones of the house rather than a headline number. We will tell you plainly when a given home is overbuilt, under-maintained, or simply not the right fit.

Highlands at Crews Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a built-out, owner-occupied street with consistent early-2000s construction.
Biggest advantageA uniform vintage makes condition and updates easy to compare across homes.
Biggest riskNo active listings and thin recent sales mean little live pricing signal to work from.
Sweet spotA well-updated home where roof and systems have been addressed in the near 1,977-square-foot median footprint.
Avoid ifYou need amenities, new construction, or a wide menu of inventory to choose from today.
The takeaway

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

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Highlands at Crews Lake key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813
Homes in the community28 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2002–2003 (median 2002)
Typical living area1,977 sq ft (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; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highlands at Crews Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-at-crews-lake, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS AT CREWS LAKE, 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 17 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% 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

How many homes are in Highlands at Crews Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 28 homes in Highlands at Crews Lake (public records).
What share of Highlands at Crews Lake is owner-occupied?
79% of Highlands at Crews Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Highlands at Crews Lake built?
Homes in Highlands at Crews Lake were built between 2002 and 2003, with a median year built of 2002 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Highlands at Crews Lake?
Cash buyers took 0% of Highlands at Crews Lake sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Highlands at Crews Lake?
Highlands at Crews Lake 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 Highlands at Crews Lake?
The best agent for Highlands at Crews Lake 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 Highlands at Crews Lake.
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Where is Highlands at Crews Lake, and what county is it in?
Highlands at Crews Lake is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33813.
Buying to hold in a low-turnover, largely owner-occupied enclaveExcellent fit
Buyers who want clean comps from a single construction vintageExcellent fit
Buying a roughly 2,000-square-foot home and willing to wait for the right one to listExcellent fit
Needing amenity-rich community features like a pool, gym, or clubhouseProbably not
Shopping for new construction or move-in-ready homes with no deferred maintenanceProbably not
Needing to buy immediately from a deep pool of active inventoryProbably 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 2015 (6 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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