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HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH in LAKELAND

HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH
Homes for Sale in LAKELAND, FL

Community in LAKELAND · Polk County · ZIP 33812
23 homesBuilt 1978–2005
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
74%
Owner-occupied · HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH
17 of 23 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
26%
Non-owner-occupied · HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 9% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2023
23
Homes in the community
23 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1978
Community established
homes built 1978-2005, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2011
peaked at 3 in 2011
The Area Market

The market around HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH

HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH is a small community — 6 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2011 — 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 GROVE SOUTH specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH, LAKELAND

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
12.5%
1 of 8 listings · short sale 1

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.

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
  • Highlands Grove Elementary, Lakeland Highlands Middle area · By address
  • George Jenkins or Lakeland Senior High area · By address

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH 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 GROVE SOUTH address.

The Strategy

The HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH buying strategy.

If we were buying in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH 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 GROVE SOUTH.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH market

The housing stock is 23 homes built between 1978 and 2005, and 74% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH 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 GROVE SOUTH.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

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

Selling in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH home worth?

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Highlands Grove South 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

How many homes are in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 23 homes in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH (public records).
What share of HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH is owner-occupied?
74% of HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH built?
Homes in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH were built between 1978 and 2005, with a median year built of 1980 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH?
Cash buyers took 0% of HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH sales in the 12 months ending June 2023 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH?
HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address), Highlands Grove Elementary, Lakeland Highlands Middle area and George Jenkins or Lakeland Senior High area. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH?
The best agent for HIGHLANDS GROVE SOUTH 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 GROVE SOUTH.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 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 2005 (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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