Highlands
Grace Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

Highland Homes single-family · Polk County · ZIP 33812

A gated single-residential neighborhood off County Road 540A in south Lakeland, the resale read for owner-occupiers in the Lakeland Highlands corridor.

Gated entry70-foot home sitesLow HOA, no CDD

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a built-out gated neighborhood, so the honest read is the lot, the floor plan, the resale comps, and the low HOA, not a regional average. Confirm the HOA dues, any deed restrictions, and the school zoning by address before you offer.

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Jon's Current Read

"Highlands Grace is a finite, gated single-residential neighborhood in south Lakeland, not a sprawling master plan, so the read is a resale read: a Highland Homes community of roughly late-2010s vintage where the value drivers are the specific lot, the floor plan, the condition, and the corridor location, not a townwide number. The pitch is straightforward: a security-gated entry off County Road 540A, generous 70-foot home sites, a low annual HOA, and no CDD bond on the parcels, which keeps the carrying cost lean relative to many newer Polk County communities that layer CDD assessments on top. Because the neighborhood is built out, supply is limited and resale comps inside the gate are the truest guide to value. Your leverage is reading the lot, the plan, and the HOA documents honestly, confirming the deed restrictions and the school zoning by address, and pricing condition against the handful of real comps rather than a portal estimate."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Highlands Grace is a gated, deed-restricted single-residential neighborhood in south Lakeland, Polk County, ZIP 33812, off County Road 540A between US 98 South and Lakeland Highlands Road (Highland Homes community materials, 2026). It sits in the Lakeland Highlands corridor, with the builder citing a location roughly 4.5 miles from the Polk Parkway and close to south Lakeland shopping and services.

The community was built by Highland Homes, with third-party home search records placing construction roughly in the late 2010s into the early 2020s (resale listing aggregators, 2026); confirm the exact year built for any specific home. Plans were marketed with generous 70-foot home sites for spacing between homes and an in-law suite option on select floor plans, so layouts and square footage vary by home and should be confirmed per listing.

Because this is a finite, built-out neighborhood, value is set by the individual lot, the floor plan, and the condition, not by a regional average. The drivers are the specific home site, the interior updates, the HOA documents, and the resale comps inside the gate, all of which should be read from the current listing and association paperwork for the exact address.

The pitch is a gated, lower-carry address in a convenient south Lakeland location: a security-gated entry, a modest annual HOA, and no CDD bond on the homes per builder materials, with the Polk Parkway, US 98, and Lakeland Highlands Road providing access toward downtown Lakeland and the wider Tampa to Orlando corridor. The work is the diligence: confirm the HOA dues and rules, the deed restrictions, and the school zoning by address before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Highlands Grace is best for.

Best for

Owner-occupiers who want a gated single-family home in south Lakeland
Buyers who value 70-foot lots and spacing between homes
Buyers who prefer a low HOA with no CDD bond on the parcel
Buyers who will read the deed restrictions and resale comps closely

Probably not for

Buyers who want a resort-amenity master plan with a clubhouse and pools
Anyone unwilling to verify HOA dues, rules, and school zoning by address
Buyers who want a brand-new build with full builder options to select
Buyers who need a non-gated or no-deed-restriction setup

Market Pulse

How Highlands Grace is performing right now

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Highlands Grace listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Lakeland Highlands area or Lakeland. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Highlands Grace buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Highlands Grace on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Highlands Grace trades resort amenities for a gated, lower-carry address in a convenient south Lakeland corridor, with the Polk Parkway, US 98, and downtown Lakeland close and Tampa and Orlando reachable via Interstate 4.

Drive times from the neighborhood. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Polk Parkway access~8 to 12 min · toward Interstate 4

South Lakeland shopping on US 98~5 to 10 min · shops and dining

Lakeland Highlands Road corridor~5 min · services nearby

Downtown Lakeland~15 to 20 min · Lake Mirror and dining

Lakeland Linder International Airport~20 to 25 min · regional airport

Tampa via Interstate 4~45 to 60 min · to the west

Orlando via Interstate 4~60 to 75 min · to the east

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Highlands Grace (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Polk County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Highlands Grace is served by Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Highlands Grace address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Highlands Grace: Polk County growth along the Interstate 4 and US 98 corridor, the carrying-cost edge of a no-CDD gated neighborhood versus newer CDD communities, and the limited resale supply inside a built-out gate. Each item is a factual observation; sourced items are linked.

Recent Developments in Highlands Grace

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Highlands Grace, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSteady Polk County demand and a low-carry, no-CDD gated setting support resale, with the watch items being the limited comp pool inside a finite neighborhood and any HOA dues or deed-restriction changes over time.

Polk County population and housing growth

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SignificanceRadius: Area

Polk County remains one of Florida's fastest-growing counties along the Interstate 4 corridor, supporting steady housing demand around Lakeland.

No CDD bond on the homes

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Builder materials indicate no CDD bond on the parcels, a carrying-cost edge over many newer Polk County communities that layer CDD assessments on top.

Limited resale supply inside the gate

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SignificanceRadius: Community

As a built-out, finite neighborhood, supply is limited, so the handful of recent sales inside the gate is the truest guide to value.

Gated, deed-restricted setting

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SignificanceRadius: Community

A security-gated entry and deed restrictions help maintain the neighborhood appearance, which generally supports demand.

South Lakeland corridor access

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Access to the Polk Parkway, US 98, and Lakeland Highlands Road underpins the convenience case that supports demand in the corridor.

HOA dues and deed-restriction changes

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SignificanceRadius: Community

Annual HOA dues and deed restrictions can change over time, so the current association documents are core diligence per address.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highlands Grace, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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Study ranks Polk County the fastest-growing county in Florida
Reporting in 2025 highlighted Polk County as the fastest-growing county in Florida and one of the fastest-growing in the nation, driven by its position between Tampa and Orlando along the Interstate 4 corridor and the Lakeland to Winter Haven metro boom. Why it matters: Sustained population growth in Polk County underpins housing demand around Lakeland, supporting resale in established communities like Highlands Grace, though value still has to be read per lot and comp. Source

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 Strategy

The Highlands Grace buying strategy.

If we were buying in Highlands Grace, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the HOA dues and rules first. Builder materials cite a modest annual HOA and no CDD bond on the homes, so verify the current dues, the budget, and any deed restrictions from the association documents for the exact address.

Read the lot and the floor plan. In a built-out gated neighborhood the home site and the plan set value, so check the 70-foot lot, the exposure, the yard, and whether the home has the in-law suite or other optional layout.

Pull the resale comps inside the gate. Supply is limited in a finite community, so the truest guide to value is recent closed sales within Highlands Grace, not a regional Lakeland average.

Verify the school zoning by address. Builder materials cite Spessard L. Holland Elementary, Lakeland Highlands Middle, and George Jenkins High, but Polk County assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the zoned schools for the specific home.

Compare nearby Lakeland Highlands options on the neighborhoods map if a non-gated lot or a different price tier fits your plan better.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a strong 70-foot lot with a documented low HOA

Biggest Risk

Overpaying versus the limited resale comps inside the gate

Best Lot

A larger or better-positioned 70-foot home site with a usable yard

Smart Timing

Confirm the HOA, the deed restrictions, and the comps before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Highlands Grace is a gated, deed-restricted single-residential neighborhood rather than an amenity-heavy master plan, so the lifestyle is quiet residential living behind a security gate in the Lakeland Highlands corridor. Builder materials describe a gated entry off County Road 540A, generous 70-foot home sites with spacing between homes, sidewalks and street lights, and an in-law suite option on select plans, with south Lakeland shopping, the Polk Parkway, and US 98 close by. Shared amenities, pet rules, and deed restrictions vary, so confirm the current rules and what each home includes with the association before you buy.

Highlands Grace Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Highlands Grace.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Highlands Grace today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

A smaller floor plan or a home needing updates, the affordable way into the gate, where condition and lot drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

A mid-size updated plan on a solid 70-foot lot, the heart of the resale market inside Highlands Grace.

Most inventory

The Top

A larger plan, possibly with the in-law suite, on a premium lot with the best updates, the homes that hold value best in the neighborhood.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Home

A smaller floor plan or a home needing updates, the affordable way into the gate, where condition and lot drive value.

The Core Home

A mid-size updated plan on a solid 70-foot lot, the heart of the resale market inside Highlands Grace.

The Top

A larger plan, possibly with the in-law suite, on a premium lot with the best updates, the homes that hold value best in the neighborhood.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Highlands Grace, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Highlands Grace is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Highlands Grace holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Neighborhood ageBuilt roughly late 2010s, modern single-family stock

HOA and assessment riskLow annual HOA, no CDD bond per builder, verify

Lot quality70-foot home sites with spacing between homes

Location and accessPolk Parkway, US 98, Lakeland Highlands Road nearby

Home interior updatesVaries by home, read condition per listing

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Highlands Grace

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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Highlands Grace is a finite, gated neighborhood, not a regional average. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the floor plan, the condition, and the resale comps inside the gate.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.6B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.5/10

Renovation Risk3.5/10

Location Efficiency7.8/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10

Carrying Cost Advantage8.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Highlands Grace is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

In a finite gated neighborhood, the lot and plan set value
70-foot home sites give spacing between homes
Confirm the HOA dues and that there is no CDD bond
Read the deed restrictions before the finishes
Price against the limited comps inside the gate

In a finite, gated single-residential neighborhood, the part of your money the market protects is the home site, the floor plan, and the condition, plus the low-carry HOA story behind the gate. A better-positioned 70-foot lot with a usable yard and a documented low HOA holds value better than a similar home on a weaker site or facing assessment questions. The interior can be renovated; the lot, the location, and the deed-restricted setting cannot. Read the HOA documents, the deed restrictions, and the limited resale comps inside the gate first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Highlands Grace in 15 seconds.

Best forOwner-occupiers who want a gated single-family home in south Lakeland.

Biggest advantageA gated entry with 70-foot lots and a low HOA with no CDD bond.

Biggest riskOverpaying versus the limited resale comps inside a finite neighborhood.

Sweet spotAn updated home on a strong 70-foot lot with a documented low HOA.

Avoid ifYou want a resort-amenity master plan or a non-gated setup.

HOA Dues, Deed Restrictions & Carrying Cost

15-Second Take

Confirm the current annual HOA dues and the budget
Verify there is no CDD bond on the specific parcel
Read the deed restrictions before you fall for the home
Ask about any special assessments or reserve gaps
Carry your own homeowner and confirm flood status by address

This is a deed-restricted HOA community, so an annual association fee applies. Builder materials cite a modest annual HOA and no CDD bond on the homes, which keeps the carrying cost lean relative to many newer Polk County communities that layer CDD assessments on top. The dues figure can change, and special assessments are possible, so confirm the current dues, the budget, and any planned assessments from the latest association documents for the exact address.

Annual HOA fees on a gated neighborhood like this generally cover the entry gate operation, common-area and entrance landscaping, and the deed-restriction enforcement that maintains the neighborhood appearance. Owners maintain their own homes and yards and carry their own homeowner insurance. Verify exactly what the fee covers, what the deed restrictions require, and whether any amenity or reserve costs apply.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Highlands Grace 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 Grace.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Highlands Grace

Price to the lot, the plan, and the comps inside the gate, not a Lakeland average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific home site and floor plan against the limited resale comps inside Highlands Grace, not a regional Lakeland estimate. The lot, the condition, the updates, and the low-carry HOA story are what set your number in a finite gated neighborhood.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Highlands Grace, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Lakeland Highlands area, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Highlands Grace home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

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.

$1,674/mo

Polk County typical true cost to own

$161/mo

Polk County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

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 Grace Market Scorecard

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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

Where is Highlands Grace?

It is a gated single-residential neighborhood in south Lakeland, Polk County, ZIP 33812, off County Road 540A between US 98 South and Lakeland Highlands Road, in the Lakeland Highlands corridor.

Who built Highlands Grace?

It was built by Highland Homes, a Florida homebuilder (Highland Homes community materials, 2026). It is a gated, deed-restricted single-residential community marketed with 70-foot home sites.

When was the community built?

Third-party home search records place construction roughly in the late 2010s into the early 2020s (resale listing aggregators, 2026). Confirm the exact year built for any specific home, since build dates vary across the phases.

Is Highlands Grace a gated community?

Yes. Builder and listing materials describe a security-gated entry accessed off County Road 540A, making it a gated, deed-restricted neighborhood. Confirm the current gate and access rules with the association.

Is there a CDD bond on the homes?

Builder materials indicate the homes carry a modest annual HOA and no CDD bond, which helps the carrying cost. Always confirm the CDD and HOA status on the specific parcel, since assessments are set per address.

What does the HOA fee cover?

It generally covers the entry gate, the common-area and entrance landscaping, and the deed-restriction enforcement that maintains the neighborhood. Owners maintain their own homes and yards. Confirm the exact dues and inclusions from the current association documents.

How big are the lots?

The community was marketed with 70-foot home sites for spacing between homes, with the builder citing an average around 70 by 120 feet. Confirm the exact lot dimensions for any specific home from the listing and the plat.

What floor plans are available?

Highland Homes marketed a range of single-family plans here, with an in-law suite option on select layouts, so sizes and configurations vary by home. Confirm the exact plan, square footage, and bedroom count for any specific listing.

Is the community still selling new homes?

Listing sources indicate the community sold out of new construction, so most activity now is resale. Confirm current availability and whether the builder is active in nearby south Lakeland communities.

What schools serve Highlands Grace?

Builder materials cite Spessard L. Holland Elementary, Lakeland Highlands Middle, and George Jenkins High, all part of Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so verify the zoned schools for the specific home.

What is nearby?

The community sits in the Lakeland Highlands corridor with access to the Polk Parkway, US 98, and Lakeland Highlands Road, putting south Lakeland shopping and services close and downtown Lakeland a short drive. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Does Highlands Grace have a clubhouse or pool?

This is a gated single-residential neighborhood rather than a resort-amenity master plan, so the core amenity is the gated entry and the deed-restricted setting rather than a clubhouse or community pool. Confirm any shared amenities with the association.

Is Highlands Grace a good investment?

A gated, low-carry address in a convenient south Lakeland corridor supports demand, but this is a finite resale neighborhood, so the lot, the condition, and the limited comps inside the gate drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the documents and the comps.

How does it compare to other Lakeland Highlands communities?

Highlands Grace trades resort amenities for a gated, lower-carry setting with no CDD bond on the homes, while other Lakeland Highlands communities may offer pools or larger amenity packages at different price and assessment levels. Which is the better buy depends on your budget, amenities, and carrying-cost priorities.

Who is the best real estate agent for Highlands Grace?

The best agent for Highlands Grace is one who actively works Lakeland and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, 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 Grace.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Highlands Grace?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Owner-occupiers who want a gated single-family home in south LakelandExcellent fit

Buyers who value 70-foot lots and spacing between homesExcellent fit

Buyers who prefer a low HOA with no CDD bond on the parcelExcellent fit

Buyers who will read the deed restrictions and resale compsExcellent fit

Buyers who want a convenient Lakeland Highlands corridor locationExcellent fit

Buyers who want a resort-amenity master plan with a clubhouse and poolsProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify HOA dues, rules, and school zoning by addressProbably not

Buyers who want a brand-new build with full builder optionsProbably not

Buyers who need a non-gated or no-deed-restriction setupProbably not

Buyers unwilling to price against the limited comps inside the gateProbably not

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HighlandsGrace Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Highlands Grace is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Highlands Grace is performing right now

Highlands Grace on the map.

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Highlands Grace

Polk County population and housing growth

No CDD bond on the homes

Limited resale supply inside the gate

Gated, deed-restricted setting

South Lakeland corridor access

HOA dues and deed-restriction changes

Study ranks Polk County the fastest-growing county in Florida

The Highlands Grace buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Highlands Grace.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Highlands Grace holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Highlands Grace

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Highlands Grace is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Highlands Grace in 15 seconds.

HOA Dues, Deed Restrictions & Carrying Cost

Tools for a Highlands Grace buy.

Price to the lot, the plan, and the comps inside the gate, not a Lakeland average.

In Highlands Grace, condition and view decide your number

What is your Highlands Grace home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Highlands Grace Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Highlands Grace?

Get the inside read on Highlands Grace

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Need to sell fast in Polk County?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

Highlands
Grace Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL