Lake Deeson Woods
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Lake Deeson Woods in Lakeland, FL since 2004, the most recent in April 2026. 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).
Lake Deeson Woods is a small, quiet pocket on the north side of Lakeland, and the data here is thin by design - just two closings in the recent window and nothing currently active on the MLS. In a community this size, price is set less by a broad market and more by the condition and specifics of the individual home that happens to trade. There is no steady inventory stream to anchor a number, so each sale effectively writes its own comp.
For a seller, zero active listings means no direct on-market competition, which can work in your favor when a buyer is specifically looking here. For a buyer, the flip side is patience: with so few homes changing hands, you may wait for the right one to surface rather than choose from a shelf. Expect to move decisively when something does list.
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 Lake Deeson 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
Lake Deeson Woods is a low-turnover residential enclave in north Lakeland with no amenities identified from current listings - the appeal is the setting and the homes themselves, not a managed package of community features.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 28 homes in LAKE DEESON WOODS that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1993 and 2024 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 3,172 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 Lake Deeson Woods is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a quiet, low-turnover north Lakeland setting
- Buyers who value a home-and-location play over managed amenities
- Selling into a market with no active on-MLS competition
Probably not for
- Needing several active listings to compare before committing
- Wanting a clubhouse, pool, or other shared community amenities
- Buyers on a fixed timeline who cannot wait for a home to list
The market around Lake Deeson Woods
Lake Deeson Woods is a small community — 49 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33805, 111 homes are on the market and 28% 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.
In ZIP 33805 (Lakeland), 63 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $292K ($215/sq ft), down 10.0% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 1 active listings. See the live ZIP 33805 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Deeson Woods specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
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Recent Developments in Lake Deeson Woods
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Deeson Woods, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- 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 10 miles southwest of Lake Deeson Woods.
Source: DailyRidge - September 2026Infrastructure
Polk Commissioners Award Two Intersection Construction Contracts Including Kathleen Road at Deeson Road
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved contracts with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida for intersection improvements at Kathleen Road and Deeson Road ($2,150,875) and Country Club Road and Buckeye Loop Road ($2,774,976). The Kathleen and Deeson work is set for 155 days and the Country Club and Buckeye Loop work for 330 days.
What it may mean for the marketIntersection upgrades on these corridors may ease travel times for north Lakeland and Kathleen-area commuters once construction finishes. The site is about 5 miles west of Lake Deeson 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 6 miles southwest of Lake Deeson 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 8 miles south of Lake Deeson 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 10 miles south of Lake Deeson 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 south of Lake Deeson 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 Lake Deeson Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Deeson 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 Lake Deeson Woods.
A thin-market enclave
The defining trait here is scarcity of data. With only two closings in the recent window and no active listings, this is not a community you shop by scrolling - it rewards buyers who are willing to track it and act when a home appears. Pricing in a market this quiet is condition-driven and specific to each property, so lean on recent comparable sales rather than any assumed range.
No community amenities surfaced in the current MLS data, which tells you the value proposition is the house and its location in north Lakeland, not a clubhouse or shared facilities. That simplicity suits buyers who want a residential setting without the carrying cost and rules that come with amenity-heavy communities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Deeson Woods. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this quiet is where local knowledge earns its keep. With no active inventory and only a couple of recent trades, pricing comes down to reading the specific home against the specific comp - and knowing when the next one is likely to move. We watch this pocket of north Lakeland closely so you are positioned to act the day the right listing appears, whether you are buying or preparing to sell into a competition-free field.
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Housing distress & ownership in LAKE DEESON 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) |
| 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 2004 (15 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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