Lake Mcleod Heights
Homes for Sale in Eagle Lake, FL
All 79 homes for sale in Eagle Lake, FL · median $299,990 · 82 homes for sale in 33839 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Lake Mcleod Heights in Eagle Lake, FL, the most recent in May 2025. Across Eagle Lake as a whole, 204 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $277,740, 43 median days on market, with 75 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,500 ($3,820 with the full homestead exemption).

Lake Mcleod Heights is a small pocket of 23 homes in Eagle Lake, and right now there is nothing for sale. With zero active listings, there is no live market to read off of day to day. What sets value here is condition and the house itself: these homes were built between 1961 and 2003, with the typical one dating to around 1982, so you are buying into a spread of vintages and finishes rather than a uniform tract.
The median living area is unusually large at 4,634 square feet, which tells you the housing stock skews substantial. That size, combined with the age range, means price is driven more by how a given home has been maintained and updated than by any neighborhood baseline. For a buyer, patience matters because inventory is thin; for a seller, the lack of competing listings can work in your favor, but you will want to price to your home's actual condition rather than a market comp that may not exist.
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 MCLEOD HEIGHTS 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
A quiet, low-turnover enclave of larger-than-average homes in Eagle Lake, Polk County, with no active listings at the moment and a mix of mid-century through early-2000s construction. The low homestead share suggests many of these homes are not owner-occupied primary residences.
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 Mcleod Heights is best for.
Best for
- Buying for substantial living space in a quiet, low-density setting
- Buyers who can wait for a rare listing and act quickly when one appears
- Looking to buy an older home and invest in updates over time
Probably not for
- Needing to purchase on a tight, non-negotiable timeline
- Wanting new construction or a uniform, move-in-ready finish level
- Expecting community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated entry
The market around Lake Mcleod Heights
Lake Mcleod Heights is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33839, 102 homes are on the market and 43% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Eagle Lake.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33839 (Eagle Lake), 149 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $287K ($156/sq ft), down 2.8% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 1 active listings. See the live ZIP 33839 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Mcleod Heights 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
- Eagle Lake Elementary, confirm middle and high by address · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Mcleod Heights 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 Lake Mcleod Heights address.
The Lake Mcleod Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Mcleod Heights 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 Mcleod Heights.
Size, vintage, and a thin market
The defining trait here is scale. A median living area of 4,634 square feet is well above what you find in most Polk County neighborhoods, so even the typical home is sizable. Paired with a build range of 1961 to 2003 and a median year of 1982, expect to evaluate each property on its own terms: roof, systems, kitchens, and baths will vary widely from one address to the next.
With a homestead share under 9%, a meaningful portion of these homes are held as something other than primary residences. That has two implications: turnover can be unpredictable, and when something does list, it may not come to market often. Buyers should be ready to move when a home appears, and sellers should understand they are often the only game in the community at a given time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Mcleod Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 23-home community with no active listings, success comes down to knowing when a property is about to move and understanding how to value a large, older home by its condition rather than a thin comp set. We track this pocket closely, help sellers position against the absence of competition, and keep buyers ready to act on short notice.
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| Location | Eagle Lake, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33839 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 23 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1961–2003 (median 1982) |
| Typical living area | 4,634 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 9% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Eagle Lake Elementary, confirm middle and high by address; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2025 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Mcleod Heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-mcleod-heights, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKE MCLEOD HEIGHTS, Eagle Lake
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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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.
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.
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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 2025 (1 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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