Lake Point South
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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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $590,000, $202 per square foot, a median 37 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,550 ($8,870 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by size and condition, not by a sticker. The median home runs about 3,657 square feet with a median of roughly $202 per foot, which puts the median sale near $590,000. With a build range stretching from 1930 to 2019 and a median year built of 1984, two homes at the same price can be decades apart in age and in the work they need, so the spread you feel on the ground is wider than any single number suggests.
There are zero active listings against three closings in the recent window, so this is a supply-starved, low-turnover pocket. For sellers, that scarcity is leverage; for buyers, it means patience and readiness to move when something surfaces. The median home still sat about 37 days before going under contract, so even in a tight market this is not a bidding frenzy - priced and presented right matters.
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 POINT SOUTH 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 Point South market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $590K ($202 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 37 days on market for closed sales.
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.
Lake Point South is a community of 103 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, built between 1930 and 2019 (median 1984), with a median living area of about 3,657 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Lake Point South is a small, established enclave of about 103 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, where homes tend to be larger than average and turnover is low. With a homestead share around 85%, most of these are lived-in primary residences rather than rentals or flips.
Who Lake Point South is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold a larger, established home in a quiet, low-turnover setting
- Buyers who can line up financing early and move when a rare listing surfaces
- Trading up into more square footage and willing to budget for condition
Probably not for
- Needing to purchase on a short timeline, given zero active inventory
- Wanting shared community amenities, which are not identified here
- Seeking a predictable price per foot, since the 1930-to-2019 range makes condition the real variable
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($590K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 9 sales each (3 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 2005 through 2025. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
36% of homes for sale in ZIP 33813 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Lake Point South Market Scorecard
Lake Point South is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 Lake Point South listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Lake Point South
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Point South, 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 less than a mile west of Lake Point South.
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 5 miles west of Lake Point South.
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 northwest of Lake Point South.
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 2 miles northeast of Lake Point South, 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 site is less than a mile northwest of Lake Point South.
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 5 miles north of Lake Point South, 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 Point South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Point South 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 Point South.
A low-turnover pocket where condition sets the price
The defining facts are age range and inventory. A 1930-to-2019 build window inside one community of 103 homes means you are shopping a genuine mix - original older stock, mid-period construction around the 1984 median, and newer builds. At roughly $202 per foot on homes that median near 3,657 square feet, you are generally paying for space; what you inherit in systems, roof, and finishes varies enough that inspection and renovation math should drive every offer.
No active listings and only three closings in the recent window tell you this is held, not traded. That favors owners who can wait for the right moment to list and buyers who line up financing before a home hits the market. With no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, the value proposition is the homes and the location itself, not shared facilities - budget accordingly and lean on the lake-adjacent Lakeland setting rather than an amenity package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Point South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket with no active listings and only a handful of recent closings, timing and access are everything. We track what is coming before it lists, and we price on condition and square footage rather than a blanket per-foot number that can mislead across a 1930-to-2019 range. Whether you are positioning a larger home to sell or trying to get in without overpaying for deferred work, we build the numbers around the actual house.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 103 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1930–2019 (median 1984) |
| Typical living area | 3,657 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $590,000 median across 3 closed sales · $202 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 37 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 85% |
| 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 2005 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Point South key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-point-south-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKE POINT SOUTH, 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) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33813)) |
| 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 2005 (32 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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