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HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE in LAKELAND

HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE
Homes for Sale in LAKELAND, FL

Community in LAKELAND · Polk County · ZIP 33812
106 homesBuilt 1998–2018
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data18 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
89%
Owner-occupied · HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE
95 of 107 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
11%
Non-owner-occupied · HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
106
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 107 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 18 years of records
Est. 1998
Community established
homes built 1998-2018, median 2002 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2017
peaked at 3 in 2007
The Area Market

The market around HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE

HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE is a small community — 10 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2017 — 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).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS BY THE 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 16 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 HIGHLANDS BY THE 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 BY THE LAKE address.

The Strategy

The HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE buying strategy.

If we were buying in HIGHLANDS BY THE 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 BY THE LAKE.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE market

The housing stock is 106 homes built between 1998 and 2018, and 89% 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 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE. 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 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE 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 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE.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 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE sales matched to your home.

Selling in HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE

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

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

What is your HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE home worth?

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Highlands by the Lake Market Scorecard

Thin data

Highlands by the Lake 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 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 106 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE (public records).
What share of HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE is owner-occupied?
89% of HIGHLANDS BY THE 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 BY THE LAKE built?
Homes in HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE were built between 1998 and 2018, with a median year built of 2002.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE?
Cash buyers took 33% of HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE?
HIGHLANDS BY THE 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 BY THE LAKE?
The best agent for HIGHLANDS BY THE 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 BY THE LAKE.
How do I find a top LAKELAND real estate agent who knows HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE?
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 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE and the wider LAKELAND area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE 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 (2 streets, ZIP 33812/33813))
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 2008 (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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