Lakes at Christina
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,284 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $326,450 · 152 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Lakes at Christina in Lakeland, FL since 2012, the most recent in October 2022. Across Lakeland as a whole, 2,881 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315,000, 54 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).
Lakes at Christina is a small, built-out pocket of just 22 homes in southwest Lakeland. What sets price here is square footage and condition, not location churn - the median home runs about 4,682 living square feet, which is genuinely large, and homes were built across a span from 1999 to 2021. A 2007 median build means most of the stock has some age on it, so updates (or the lack of them) will move value more than anything else.
With zero active listings as of August 2026, there is no working inventory to study and no live comps to point to. That cuts both ways: a seller who lists into an empty field controls the narrative, but a buyer has nothing to compare against and will need patience and a willingness to transact when something rare finally comes up. This is a wait-for-the-right-door market, not a browse-and-choose one.
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 LAKES AT CHRISTINA 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
This is a low-turnover enclave of large homes where a homestead share of roughly 73% signals most owners live in and hold their properties - reinforcing why so little comes to market in any given stretch.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 9 homes in LAKES AT CHRISTINA that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1999 and 2025 (median 2010), with a median living area of about 3,894 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3.5-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 Lakes at Christina is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold for the long term in a quiet, built-out pocket of Lakeland
- Needing substantial living space and willing to wait for the right listing
- Buyers comfortable underwriting a home on its own condition rather than on comps
Probably not for
- Needing to buy within a tight timeline, given there is no active inventory
- Wanting shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse, which were not identified here
- Looking for turnkey newer construction only, given the wide build range and 2007 median
The market around Lakes at Christina
Lakes at Christina is a small community — 40 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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. See the live ZIP 33813 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lakes at Christina specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lakes at Christina listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Lakes at Christina buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lakes at Christina 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 Lakes at Christina.
A thin-supply market for large homes
The defining facts here are size and scarcity. At a median of 4,682 square feet, these are substantial houses, and with only 22 of them total, the entire community turns over slowly. No amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so you are buying the house and the lot, not a club or shared facilities - price should reflect that honestly.
The build range of 1999 to 2021 means two different things under one roof line: some homes carry original-era finishes and systems, while a handful are much newer. Because of that spread, pricing is condition-driven rather than set by a tidy per-foot number. Expect to underwrite each house on its own - roof, HVAC, kitchens, and baths - rather than assuming the last sale down the street tells you much.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakes at Christina. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 22-home community with nothing currently listed, timing and off-market awareness matter more than search filters. We track when these larger homes move, help you underwrite condition against a thin comp set, and keep you ready to act when a rare listing surfaces - on either side of the deal.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 22 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1999–2021 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 4,682 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
| 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 2022; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lakes at Christina key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lakes-at-christina, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKES AT CHRISTINA, 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 (3 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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