HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02
Homes for Sale in LAKELAND, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Highlands By The Lake Ph 01 is a gated, deed-restricted community in Lakeland with a recreation package that includes a clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts. As of this snapshot, there are no active listings in the community through the MLS feed, which means there is currently nothing to benchmark against for pricing or pace.
With zero homes on the market right now, this is a moment where a seller could face very little competing inventory inside the gates, and a buyer with genuine interest should be working with an agent who can flag a new listing the moment it hits, rather than relying on portal alerts.
The setting & the homes.
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HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02Who HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02 is best for.
Best for
- A buyer specifically drawn to gated, deed-restricted living with shared recreation amenities in Lakeland
- Someone comfortable monitoring a community for the next listing rather than choosing from current inventory
- A buyer who wants HOA-maintained common areas and is willing to review governing documents closely
Probably not for
- A buyer on a tight timeline who needs move-in-ready inventory available right now
- Someone who wants to compare multiple current listings before deciding on price
- A buyer averse to HOA deed restrictions and gated-community governance
The market around HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02
HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02 is a small community — 14 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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 PH 01 & PH 02 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02, LAKELAND
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
Life at HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02
- Gated · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Pool · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 1 of 2 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- 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 PH 01 & PH 02 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 PH 01 & PH 02 address.
The HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02 buying strategy.
If we were buying in HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 PH 01 & PH 02.
Reading a market with no active listings
The amenity set here - gated access, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and organized recreation facilities - is consistent with a planned community built for shared common-area use rather than a scattered-lot subdivision. Deed restrictions typically mean an HOA governs exterior standards and shared amenity upkeep, so anyone evaluating this community should plan to review the governing documents rather than assume anything about cost or rules from the outside.
Because there are no active listings at this snapshot, we cannot speak to current price levels, days on market, or how the community is trading right now. That absence of inventory is itself informative: it suggests turnover is currently quiet, and the next listing to appear may be the only real read on where this community is priced until more activity shows up.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no current listings, timing is everything - we track new activity here directly rather than waiting on aggregator refresh cycles, and we can walk you through the HOA documents and amenity access before you write an offer, not after.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02 buy.
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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 PH 01 & PH 02 sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in HIGHLANDS-BY-THE-LAKE PH 01 & PH 02, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
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.
Highlands by the Lake Ph 01 Market Scorecard
Highlands by the Lake Ph 01 is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33812 ZIP is $376,376, about 25.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33812)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (16 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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