Lakes at
Laurel Highlands Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

D.R. Horton single-residential community · Polk County · ZIP 33811

A D.R. Horton single-residential community in South Lakeland off Airport Road, the residential read for buyers weighing a newer builder home near the Polk Parkway.

South Lakeland locationD.R. Horton builtIncludes a 55+ section

Live Market Pulse

50/100
Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a builder community with both an all-ages section and a separate gated 55-plus section, so confirm which section a home sits in and the exact HOA structure per address before you read the rest. Confirm every line with the listing and the latest association documents.

Free · No obligation

Unlock Off-Market Lakes at Laurel Highlands

Listings before the portals, true comps, and the renovation and carrying-cost math, before you tour.

Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily

LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS

n/a

Median Price

0mo

Supply

n/a

Avg DOM

Soft

Seller Leverage

n/a

Median $/Sqft

n/a

1-Yr Price Change

0now

Distress

Jon's Current Read

"Lakes at Laurel Highlands is a D.R. Horton single-residential community in South Lakeland, off Airport Road near the Polk Parkway, that delivered in phases from the mid 2010s onward. The read here is a newer builder community read: production floor plans, a shared amenity center, and an HOA that has to be confirmed per address because the community has both an all-ages section and a separate gated 55-plus section, Heritage Landings, built under the Freedom Homes brand. The two sections share amenities but report different HOA structures, so the first diligence step is confirming which section a specific home is in and what the total dues run. The value drivers are the South Lakeland location, the floor plan and lot, and whether the home is original builder stock or has been updated. As a planned community with a single builder, resale comps inside the community are clean, which helps pricing. Your leverage is confirming the section, the HOA, and the amenity access for the exact address before you fall for a model home finish."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Lakes at Laurel Highlands is a single-family home community in South Lakeland, Polk County, built by D.R. Horton off Airport Road near the Polk Parkway (D.R. Horton community listings, 2026). The community is organized around several ponds and green space and centers on a shared amenity center, and it has delivered in phases since the mid 2010s.

The community includes two parts that share amenities but differ in structure. The larger all-ages section is the main Lakes at Laurel Highlands, while Heritage Landings is a separate gated 55-plus section built under D.R. Horton's Freedom Homes brand that local listing guides describe as delivering around 2016 to 2017 (community and brokerage listing guides, 2026). Confirm which section any specific home sits in, since the rules and HOA differ.

Homes are production single-family plans, with listing guides citing a mix of single-story and two-story designs in the range of three to five bedrooms and two-car garages. Because this is a builder community, the money is made or lost on the floor plan, the lot, the section, and the condition, not on the address alone, so read each home against current comps inside the community.

The pitch is a newer single-family home in South Lakeland with quick access to the Polk Parkway and a short drive to Downtown Lakeland, positioned roughly between Tampa and Orlando along the Interstate 4 corridor. The work is the diligence: confirm the section, the total HOA, the amenity access, and any remaining builder or warranty status before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Lakes at Laurel Highlands is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a newer single-family home in South Lakeland
Buyers who value a shared amenity center and a planned community
Buyers weighing the all-ages section against the gated 55-plus section
Buyers who will confirm the section, the HOA, and amenity access per home

Probably not for

Buyers who want an older home with mature trees and large lots
Anyone unwilling to verify which section and HOA applies per address
Buyers who want a no-HOA property with full autonomy
Buyers who want a walkable urban setting rather than a suburban community

Market Pulse

How Lakes at Laurel Highlands is performing right now

50/100
momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

0Months of supplytight

57Median days on marketdays

0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand

0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Lakes at Laurel Highlands listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Other South Lakeland builder communities or Lakeland. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

Median $/sqft by year. 2026 is year to date.

Supply and demand now0 : 0active : pending

For sale0

Pending0

Sold 12mo0

Active and pending listings now vs homes sold in the last 12 months.

8.6A- score

Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Lakes at Laurel Highlands buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Lakes at Laurel Highlands on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

Optional, member-owned club, separate from the POA
~$30M renovation underway, 2026 to 2028
18-hole course, clubhouse, pool, 10 clay courts
Strong value vs Ponte Vedra clubs
Budget the membership separately from the home

Lakes at Laurel Highlands is a planned single-residential community rather than an urban neighborhood, so the lifestyle is newer suburban living in South Lakeland. Listing guides describe a shared amenity center with a clubhouse, pool, and fitness space, plus ponds, fountains, green space, and walking paths, with the Polk Parkway, Airport Road retail, and Downtown Lakeland close by. The community includes a gated 55-plus section, Heritage Landings, alongside the all-ages section, and amenity access, rules, and dues vary by section, so confirm the current rules and what the specific home includes with the HOA before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Lakes at Laurel Highlands trades an urban setting for a newer South Lakeland community with quick Polk Parkway access, Airport Road retail and the airport close, and Tampa and Orlando reachable via Interstate 4.

Drive times from the community. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Polk Parkway access~5 to 10 min · regional connector

Airport Road retail~5 min · shops and dining

Lakeland Linder International Airport~5 to 10 min · to the west

Downtown Lakeland~15 min · to the north

Interstate 4 corridor~15 to 20 min · Tampa and Orlando

Tampa~45 min · to the west

Orlando~60 min · to the east

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Lakes atLaurel Highlands Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

Browse all Florida neighborhood guides →

Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Lakes at Laurel Highlands (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Polk County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Lakes at Laurel Highlands is served by Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

Verifyrating

By address

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Verifyrating

Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

Verifyrating

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lakes at Laurel Highlands address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Lakes at Laurel Highlands: South Lakeland and Interstate 4 corridor growth, Polk County population gains, and the ongoing build-out of D.R. Horton communities in the area. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Lakes at Laurel Highlands

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Lakes at Laurel Highlands, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSteady South Lakeland growth and Polk County in-migration support demand, with the watch items being the pace of new construction competition along the corridor and confirming the section and HOA per home.

Polk County population growth

2025

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Polk County remains one of Florida's fastest-growing counties, supporting housing demand across the Lakeland corridor.

South Lakeland and Polk Parkway access

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Quick access to the Polk Parkway and Interstate 4 positions the community between Tampa and Orlando for commuters and demand.

New construction competition along the corridor

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Continued builder activity in South Lakeland adds new inventory that competes with resale homes inside the community.

Two sections with different HOA structures

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

An all-ages section and a gated 55-plus section share amenities but differ in rules and dues, making the section the first diligence step.

Single-builder community comps

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Production floor plans from one builder create clean internal comps that help price homes by plan and lot.

Lakeland Linder International Airport proximity

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

The community sits near Lakeland Linder International Airport and Airport Road, a convenience that buyers should confirm for noise and access.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lakes at Laurel Highlands, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

Showing the latest, scroll for all updates ↓

April 2025
Growth
Polk County ranks among Florida's fastest-growing counties
Census and state estimates continued to rank Polk County among the fastest-growing counties in Florida, driven by in-migration along the Interstate 4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, which underpins housing demand in the Lakeland area. Why it matters: Sustained population growth supports long-term demand for newer single-family communities in South Lakeland, though buyers should still price each home by plan, lot, and section. Source

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 Strategy

The Lakes at Laurel Highlands buying strategy.

If we were buying in Lakes at Laurel Highlands, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm which section the home is in. The all-ages section and the gated 55-plus Heritage Landings section share amenities but report different HOA structures, so the section sets the rules and the dues.

Confirm the total HOA and what it covers. Listing guides describe a combined dues structure for the 55-plus section, so get the exact current dues, the inclusions, and any reserves from the latest association documents.

Read the floor plan and lot. In a production community the plan, the lot, and the orientation set value within the community, so compare the home against current comps for the same plan.

Check the home condition and builder status. Confirm whether the home is original builder stock or updated, and whether any builder warranty or remaining new construction applies.

Confirm amenity access for the address. The amenity center is shared, but verify which amenities the specific home has access to and what the HOA funds, since this varies by section.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a strong lot in the section that fits your needs

Biggest Risk

Buying without confirming the section, the total HOA, and amenity access

Best Lot

A premium lot with pond or green space frontage and good orientation

Smart Timing

Confirm the section, the HOA, and the comps before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Lakes at Laurel Highlands Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Lakes at Laurel Highlands.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Lakes at Laurel Highlands today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

A smaller single-story plan or an original builder home, the affordable way into the community, where condition and lot drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

A mid-size three to four bedroom plan on a standard lot, the heart of the community resale market.

Most inventory

The Top

A larger updated plan on a premium pond or green-space lot, the homes that hold value best in the community.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

See Off-Market & Private Listings

What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Home

A smaller single-story plan or an original builder home, the affordable way into the community, where condition and lot drive value.

The Core Home

A mid-size three to four bedroom plan on a standard lot, the heart of the community resale market.

The Top

A larger updated plan on a premium pond or green-space lot, the homes that hold value best in the community.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Lakes at Laurel Highlands, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Lakes at Laurel Highlands is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Lakes at Laurel Highlands holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Community ageDelivered in phases from the mid 2010s

HOA and section clarityConfirm section and total HOA per home

CDD or special assessmentsUnconfirmed, verify per parcel

Location and accessPolk Parkway and Airport Road nearby

Home interior updatesVaries by home, read condition per listing

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Lakes at Laurel Highlands

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

“

Lakes at Laurel Highlands is a builder community with two sections, not one rule set. The deal is won or lost on the section, the HOA, the floor plan, and the lot.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.2B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.1/10

Renovation Risk4.0/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Lakes at Laurel Highlands is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

In a builder community, the plan and lot set value
Premium pond or green-space lots hold value best
Confirm which section the home is in first
Read the HOA and amenity access before the finishes
Compare against comps for the same floor plan

In a production single-residential community, the part of your money the market protects is the floor plan, the lot quality, the orientation, and the section the home sits in, plus the condition and any updates. Homes on premium pond or green-space lots with strong plans hold value better than interior lots or dated original stock. The interior can be renovated; the lot, the orientation, and the section cannot. Confirm the section, the HOA, and the amenity access first, then price the condition and updates of the home against current comps inside the community.

The 15-Second Verdict

Lakes at Laurel Highlands in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a newer single-family home in South Lakeland near the Polk Parkway.

Biggest advantageA planned D.R. Horton community with a shared amenity center and clean internal comps.

Biggest riskBuying the wrong section or HOA assumption when two sections share amenities.

Sweet spotAn updated home on a strong lot in the section that fits your needs.

Avoid ifYou want an older home, large lots, or no HOA and full autonomy.

HOA Structure & Amenity Access

15-Second Take

Confirm which section the home is in first
Get the exact current dues for that section
Confirm what the dues cover and any reserves
Verify amenity access for the specific address
Read the latest association documents per home

This is a planned community with an HOA, and because it has two sections the dues structure varies. Local listing guides describe the gated 55-plus Heritage Landings section as carrying a combined dues structure that funds both its own management and the broader community, while the all-ages section reports its own dues. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any reserves from the latest association documents for the exact home and section.

Association dues on a community like this generally cover the shared amenity center and common-area upkeep, with the specific inclusions varying by section. Owners still carry their own homeowner insurance and maintain their own homes and lots. Verify exactly what the fee covers, which amenities the home can access, and what each owner is responsible for, since the two sections differ.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Lakes at Laurel Highlands buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPolk County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Lakes at Laurel Highlands.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Lakes at Laurel Highlands

Price to the section, the floor plan, and the lot, not a community average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific section, floor plan, lot, and condition, not a development-wide estimate. The section, the plan, the lot quality, and the updates are what set your number in a production community.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Lakes at Laurel Highlands, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Other South Lakeland builder communities, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Lakes at Laurel Highlands home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Lakes at Laurel Highlands matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

See homes for sale in Lakes at Laurel Highlands on the map →
Or get your Lakes at Laurel Highlands home value & selling guide →

Real comps, not a Zestimate.

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.

$1,674/mo

Polk County typical true cost to own

$161/mo

Polk County typical home insurance

Check CDD

Confirm 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.

Lakes at Laurel Highlands Market Scorecard

Thin data

Lakes at Laurel Highlands is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a

Months supply

n/a

Median list

n/a

Median sold

n/a

Per sqft

n/a

Days on mkt

0/0/0

Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

It is a D.R. Horton single-residential community in South Lakeland, Polk County, ZIP 33811, off Airport Road near the Polk Parkway, a short drive from Downtown Lakeland along the Interstate 4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando.

Who built Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

It was built by D.R. Horton, with the gated 55-plus Heritage Landings section delivered under D.R. Horton's Freedom Homes brand (D.R. Horton and local listing guides, 2026).

Is Lakes at Laurel Highlands age-restricted?

Only in part. The main community is all-ages single-family, while Heritage Landings is a separate gated 55-plus / age-restricted (HOPA) section. Confirm which section a specific home sits in, since the rules and HOA differ.

When was the community built?

It delivered in phases beginning in the mid 2010s, with local listing guides describing the Heritage Landings 55-plus section as delivering around 2016 to 2017. Confirm the build year for a specific home with the listing.

What types of homes are here?

Listing guides cite production single-family plans, both single-story and two-story, generally in the three to five bedroom range with two-car garages. Confirm the exact plan, size, and bedroom count for any specific home.

What is the HOA situation?

The community has an HOA, and the structure differs by section. Listing guides describe the 55-plus section as carrying a combined dues structure, while the all-ages section reports its own. Confirm the current dues and inclusions per home and section.

Is there a CDD?

Available sources did not confirm a Community Development District assessment for this community. Confirm whether a CDD or other special assessment applies to the exact parcel with the listing and the tax record before you buy.

What amenities does the community have?

Listing guides describe a shared amenity center with a clubhouse, pool, and fitness space, along with ponds, green space, and walking paths. Amenity access can vary by section, so confirm what the specific home can use.

Do the two sections share amenities?

Listing guides describe the gated 55-plus Heritage Landings section as sharing access to the community amenities while remaining separate with its own gate and HOA component. Confirm the exact amenity access and rules for the specific home.

What insurance do I need as an owner?

As a single-family owner you carry your own homeowner policy and maintain your own home and lot. Confirm the flood zone for the exact parcel and whether flood coverage is recommended, and review what the HOA does and does not cover.

What schools serve the community?

It is part of Polk County Public Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific home, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

What is nearby?

The Polk Parkway, Airport Road retail, Downtown Lakeland, and Lakeland Linder International Airport are close, with Tampa and Orlando reachable via Interstate 4. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Is Lakes at Laurel Highlands a good investment?

A newer planned community in a growing South Lakeland corridor supports demand, but this is a production community, so the section, the floor plan, the lot, and the HOA drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the documents and the comps.

How does it compare to other South Lakeland communities?

It competes with other newer builder communities along the South Lakeland and Interstate 4 corridor. Which is the better buy depends on the section, the floor plan, the lot, the HOA, and your tolerance for an age-restricted versus all-ages setting.

Who is the best real estate agent for Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

The best agent for Lakes at Laurel Highlands is one who actively works Lakeland and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lakes at Laurel Highlands.

How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Lakes at Laurel Highlands and the wider Lakeland area.

Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lakes at Laurel Highlands purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a newer single-family home in South LakelandExcellent fit

Buyers who value a shared amenity center and a planned communityExcellent fit

Buyers weighing the all-ages section against the gated 55-plus sectionExcellent fit

Buyers who will confirm the section, the HOA, and amenity accessExcellent fit

Buyers who want clean internal comps from a single-builder communityExcellent fit

Buyers who want an older home with mature trees and large lotsProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the section and HOA per addressProbably not

Buyers who want a no-HOA property with full autonomyProbably not

Buyers who want a walkable urban setting rather than a suburbProbably not

Buyers unwilling to confirm CDD or special assessments per parcelProbably not

Get the inside read on Lakes at Laurel Highlands

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your Lakes at Laurel Highlands home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

You are all set.

A Momentum Realty Lakes at Laurel Highlands specialist will reach out personally, usually the same day.

Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Lakes at Laurel Highlands — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

Photography on this page is sourced from active and recently sold MLS listings in this community and remains the property of the listing brokerage and/or photographer. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing; deemed reliable but not guaranteed by MLS GRID.

Lakes atLaurel Highlands Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Lakes at Laurel Highlands is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Lakes at Laurel Highlands is performing right now

Lakes at Laurel Highlands on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Lakes at Laurel Highlands

Polk County population growth

South Lakeland and Polk Parkway access

New construction competition along the corridor

Two sections with different HOA structures

Single-builder community comps

Lakeland Linder International Airport proximity

Polk County ranks among Florida's fastest-growing counties

The Lakes at Laurel Highlands buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Lakes at Laurel Highlands.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Lakes at Laurel Highlands holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Lakes at Laurel Highlands

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Lakes at Laurel Highlands is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Lakes at Laurel Highlands in 15 seconds.

HOA Structure & Amenity Access

Tools for a Lakes at Laurel Highlands buy.

Price to the section, the floor plan, and the lot, not a community average.

In Lakes at Laurel Highlands, condition and view decide your number

What is your Lakes at Laurel Highlands home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Lakes at Laurel Highlands Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Lakes at Laurel Highlands?

Get the inside read on Lakes at Laurel Highlands

You are all set.

Need to sell fast in Polk County?

You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.

Lakes at
Laurel Highlands Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL