Highlands Creek
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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. 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).
Price here is driven by the home itself, not by shared amenities — current MLS listings show none identified for Highlands Creek. With a median around $387,000 and roughly $190 per square foot, condition and layout do the heavy lifting. Expect a wide spread around that median depending on updates and finish.
The posture right now favors patience on both sides. Median days on market sit near 98 — well into the slow range — and the median price is down 18.5% year over year. With zero active listings in this snapshot, inventory is thin, so sellers face a quiet market and buyers who do find a listing have room to negotiate.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
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 November 14, 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. 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.
Highlands Creek is a small Lakeland pocket in Polk County where pricing is set by the individual home rather than community features. The recent read is slow-moving and priced below where it sat a year ago.
Who Highlands Creek is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold for the long term, where a slower market and softer year-over-year pricing are less of a concern
- Buyers who value a home judged on its own condition and layout over shared community features
- Buyers prepared to negotiate in a thin-inventory, unhurried market
Probably not for
- Needing amenity-driven living — none are identified from current MLS listings
- Planning a quick resale or fast exit, given a near-100-day median time on market
- Expecting rising prices in the short term, with values down 18.5% year over year
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.
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).
Highlands Creek Market Scorecard
Highlands Creek is currently a balanced market..
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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
- 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
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- 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.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Highlands Creek address.
Recent Developments in Highlands Creek
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highlands Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland
Hillpointe's Pointe Grand opened in June 2026 with 288 two-bedroom apartments of about 1,170 square feet each. As of mid-September 119 units, or 42 percent, were occupied, with rents starting at $1,540 per month plus a $199 monthly fee. The city raised the allowed unit count from 152 to 288 in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketThe new rental supply adds 288 units in south Lakeland, and the lease-up pace gives a read on current rental absorption. The site is about 3 miles northwest of Highlands Creek.
Source: LkldNow - September 2026Infrastructure
Lakeland Approves Three-Year Uber Agreement at Lakeland Linder International Airport
On Sept. 8 the Lakeland City Commission voted 7-0 for a three-year, non-exclusive agreement with Rasier LLC (Uber) at Lakeland Linder International Airport, with a $1.75 fee per passenger pickup or drop-off. The same meeting approved a $400,000 citywide stormwater master plan funded with $300,000 in federal hazard mitigation money and $100,000 from the city.
What it may mean for the marketRide-hail access at Linder adds a ground transportation option for air travelers, and the stormwater plan will identify drainage needs. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Highlands Creek.
Source: DailyRidge - August 2026Civic
Lakeland Commission Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Permit Review
The Lakeland City Commission voted 4-3 to pause review of data center permit applications for 12 months so staff can study impacts and regulations. Lakeland Electric will draft requirements for large-load customers. The 600,000-square-foot Project Swan proposal on about 60.5 acres in West Lakeland was withdrawn in June, and no applications are pending.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause removes near-term large data center construction from the city's pipeline and defers large electric loads while rules are written. The site is about 8 miles northwest of Highlands Creek.
Source: Lakeland Sun (Mid-Florida Newspapers) - July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The project is about 4 miles north of Highlands Creek, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The project is about 3 miles northwest of Highlands Creek, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 7 miles northwest of Highlands Creek, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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.
What the numbers are telling us
Two facts frame this community: a median close to $387,000 and a median time on market of just under 100 days. That is a long runway to a sale, which tells you buyers are not rushing and that mispriced homes will sit. The 18.5% year-over-year drop reinforces that sellers who anchor to older comps are likely to be disappointed.
The read is built on a narrow window — six closings and no active listings at the snapshot date. That is a small sample, so treat the medians as a directional guide rather than a precise gauge. With nothing currently listed, timing and preparation matter more than usual: a seller who comes to market clean and realistically priced can stand out simply by being the only option.
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.
Why work with Momentum here
A thin-inventory, slow-market pocket like this rewards local pricing discipline over guesswork. We work from the actual closings and the day-count reality instead of wishful comps, so sellers price to move and buyers know where the negotiating room is. In a community with no listed amenities, our job is to read each home on its own merits — condition, layout, and finish — and set expectations accordingly.
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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: November 5, 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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