HIGHLANDS GRACE in LAKELAND

HIGHLANDS GRACE
Homes for Sale in LAKELAND, FL

Community in LAKELAND · Polk County · ZIP 33812
128 homesBuilt 2019–2021Median sale $500K
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Live Market Pulse
36/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2021 → 2026 · 88 at the 2021 peak
0 is HIGHLANDS GRACE's coldest market since 2021, 100 its hottest. Today: 36. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data8 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · HIGHLANDS GRACE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$500K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 4.2% vs the prior 12 months
+4.2%
1-yr price change
n = 9 and 11 sales in the two windows
$220/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $225 in 2025
95.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
54days
Median DOM · closed
0 days at the 2021 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
9
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 7 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Owner-occupied · HIGHLANDS GRACE
103 of 128 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
20%
Non-owner-occupied · HIGHLANDS GRACE
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
36%
Cash buyers · HIGHLANDS GRACE
4 of 11 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
128
Homes in the community
128 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 8 years of records
Est. 2019
Community established
homes built 2019-2021, median 2020 (FL DOR 2025)
4
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 6 in 2022
2,463sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
7.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 9 of 128 homes trade a year
HIGHLANDS GRACE Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

HIGHLANDS GRACE right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($500K) is up 4.2% from the prior 12 months ($480K). With about 7 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: Medium (9 and 11 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

HIGHLANDS GRACE market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $500K ($220 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 54 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (9 closings in the current window).

HIGHLANDS GRACE is a community of 128 homes in LAKELAND, Polk County, built between 2019 and 2021 (median 2020), with a median living area of about 3,259 square feet. 80% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 23 sales each (9 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 2018 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$300K$400K$500K20182020202220242026
Up 4.2% year over year.
Every sale since 2018 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k2k3k
60 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$150$175$200$22520182020202220242026
Up from $146 in 2018 to a $225 peak in 2025; $220 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020182020202220242026
0 days at the 2021 low; 54 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%102%20182020202220242026
95.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020182020202220242026
0 to 23 a year; 9 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
024620182020202220242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 6 quit in 2022; 4 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning202220242026
88 at the 2021 peak, 35 in the troughs, 36 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Highlands Grace Market Scorecard

Thin data

Highlands Grace is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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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

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 GRACE 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 GRACE address.

If we were buying in HIGHLANDS GRACE 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 GRACE.

A closer look at the HIGHLANDS GRACE market

At a median of $220 per square foot, HIGHLANDS GRACE 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 up 4% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 54 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 128 homes built between 2019 and 2021, and 80% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HIGHLANDS GRACE. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.4B · Buy Score
Recent Direction7.0/10
Owner Commitment8.1/10
Pricing Power7.1/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.4). Basis: Recent Direction +4.2% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 80% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed HIGHLANDS GRACE sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in HIGHLANDS GRACE?
The median sale price in HIGHLANDS GRACE was $500K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (9 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in HIGHLANDS GRACE take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 54 days on market (9 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in HIGHLANDS GRACE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 128 homes in HIGHLANDS GRACE (public records).
What share of HIGHLANDS GRACE is owner-occupied?
80% of HIGHLANDS GRACE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in HIGHLANDS GRACE built?
Homes in HIGHLANDS GRACE were built between 2019 and 2021, with a median year built of 2020 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HIGHLANDS GRACE?
Cash buyers took 36% of HIGHLANDS GRACE sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (4 of 11 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve HIGHLANDS GRACE?
HIGHLANDS GRACE 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 GRACE?
The best agent for HIGHLANDS GRACE 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 GRACE.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
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 2018 (60 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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Thinking of selling in HIGHLANDS GRACE? 9 recorded closings; median 54 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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