Highlands-in-the-Woods
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,291 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,000 · 148 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 28 closed sales in Highlands-in-the-Woods in Lakeland, FL since 2012, the most recent in October 2025. Across Lakeland as a whole, 2,881 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 53 median days on market, with 1,143 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,100 ($4,420 with the full homestead exemption).
What sets price here is square footage and condition, not amenities or asking-price benchmarks. These are large homes - the median sits around 4,479 living square feet - built across a long span, from 1990 through 2021, with the typical build landing around 2012. That spread means two homes can close far apart on price for reasons that have nothing to do with location and everything to do with age, updates, and finish level.
The current posture is thin. There are no active listings and only a single closing in the recent window, so comps are scarce and each transaction carries outsized weight. For a seller, that scarcity can work in your favor when a well-prepared home hits a quiet field. For a buyer, patience and a disciplined read on condition matter more than chasing a number - you may wait for the right home to surface rather than choose among several.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HIGHLANDS-IN-THE-WOODS 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-in-the-Woods is a small, established pocket of 62 larger homes in Lakeland, where most owners occupy their property - the homestead share runs near 87% - which tends to keep turnover low and inventory tight.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 32 homes in HIGHLANDS-IN-THE-WOODS that have changed hands since 2007, built between 2007 and 2020 (median 2012), with a median living area of about 3,185 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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Highlands-in-the-Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buying for space - larger living square footage is the norm here, not the exception
- Prioritizing an established, owner-occupied street with low turnover
- Willing to wait for the right home to surface rather than choose from a crowded field
Probably not for
- Needing community amenities, since none were identified from current listings
- Shopping on a timeline that requires several active options at once
- Wanting a uniform, same-vintage build rather than a wide age and condition spread
The market around Highlands-in-the-Woods
Highlands-in-the-Woods is a small community — 52 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33813, 229 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Lakeland.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Highlands-in-the-Woods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Highlands-in-the-Woods listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Highlands In The Woods
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highlands In The Woods, 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 2 miles northwest of Highlands In The Woods.
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 6 miles northwest of Highlands In The Woods.
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 7 miles northwest of Highlands In The Woods.
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 3 miles north of Highlands In The Woods, 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 2 miles northwest of Highlands In The Woods, 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 6 miles north of Highlands In The Woods, 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-in-the-Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands-in-the-Woods 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-in-the-Woods.
A low-turnover enclave of larger homes
With 62 homes and a homestead share near 87%, this is an owner-occupied community where listings come up infrequently. No amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so the draw here is the housing stock itself - generously sized homes on an established street grid rather than a managed lifestyle package.
The build range tells the story of how to shop. Early-1990s homes and homes finished as recently as 2021 sit in the same community, with the median year built around 2012. Expect a wide condition spread: some homes carry original systems and finishes, others are current. Price here is condition-driven, so underwrite the specific home in front of you rather than a community average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands-in-the-Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no active listings and only one recent closing, the data is thin and every comp matters. We track this pocket closely, read condition against build year, and help you price or offer on the specific home rather than a thin average - the kind of discipline that matters most when inventory is scarce.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 62 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1990–2021 (median 2012) |
| Typical living area | 4,479 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 87% |
| 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 2012 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highlands-in-the-Woods key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-in-the-woods-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS-IN-THE-WOODS, Lakeland
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| 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 2012 (28 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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