Highlands Creek
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,292 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $327,580 · 155 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $387,000, $190 per square foot, a median 97 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking (-18% versus the prior year). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,260 ($5,590 with the full homestead exemption).
Highlands Creek right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($387K) is down 18.5% from the prior 12 months ($475K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (6 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 24, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HIGHLANDS CREEK 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Highlands Creek market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $387K ($190 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 98 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 18% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).
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.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 102 homes in HIGHLANDS CREEK that have changed hands since 2004, built between 2003 and 2019 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 2,360 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($387K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($475K) IS the -18.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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 2007 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Highlands Creek Market Scorecard
Highlands Creek 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.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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- 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 Creek listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Highlands Creek buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands Creek 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 Creek.
A closer look at the Highlands Creek market
At a median of $190 per square foot, Highlands Creek prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 18% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 98 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands Creek. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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 Creek 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 Creek sales matched to your home.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $387,000 median across 6 closed sales · $190 per sq ft · -18.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 97 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Zoned public schools | Polk 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 2007 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highlands Creek key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-creek, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Highlands Creek Avenue (19 homes on record)
- Highlands Creek Avenue (3 homes on record)
- Highlands Creek Avenue (2 homes on record)
- Highlands Creek Avenue (2 homes on record)
- Highlands Creek Avenue (1 homes on record)
- Highlands Creek Avenue (1 homes on record)
- Highlands Creek Avenue (1 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| 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 2007 (33 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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