Meadows at
Scott Lake Creek Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

KB Home single-family community · Polk County · ZIP 33813

A KB Home single-family community in south Lakeland near Scott Lake Road and SR-37, the residential read for owner-occupiers in the Lakeland Highlands area.

South LakelandKB Home builderLow HOA, no CDD

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a builder community of detached single-family homes, so the honest read is the floor plan, the lot, the low HOA, and the south Lakeland location, not a townwide average. Confirm the HOA, any reserves, and the school assignment by address.

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

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Jon's Current Read

"Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is a KB Home single-family community in south Lakeland, so the read is a builder-community read: a recent neighborhood of detached homes where the value drivers are the floor plan, the lot, the low HOA, and the Lakeland Highlands location, not a wide neighborhood average. KB Home announced the grand opening in late 2020 and the community built out generally across 2021 and 2022 (KB Home press, 2020; Homes by Marco, 2026), so this is newer stock with one and two story plans. The pitch is an affordable, commuter-friendly address near State Road 37, the Polk Parkway, and Lakeland Linder International Airport, with no CDD reported and a modest monthly HOA. Your leverage is reading the specific floor plan, lot position, and HOA documents honestly, and confirming the school assignment by address, before you anchor on a builder brochure."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is a KB Home single-family community on Scott Lake Creek Lane and Court in south Lakeland, Polk County, ZIP 33813, in the Lakeland Highlands and Scott Lake area (KB Home press release, 2020; Homes by Marco, 2026). KB Home announced the grand opening in November 2020 and the neighborhood built out generally across 2021 and 2022.

The homes are detached single-family residences with one and two story floor plans. KB Home described plans featuring up to six bedrooms and three baths, ranging in size from roughly 1,500 to 3,000 square feet at opening, with later resale guides citing a tighter range; confirm the exact size, bedroom count, and plan for any specific home (KB Home press release, 2020; Homes by Marco, 2026).

Because this is a builder community of detached homes, the money is made or lost on the floor plan, the lot, and the carrying cost, not on the address alone. Multiple guides report a low monthly HOA and no CDD here, which keeps the carrying cost modest, but the HOA dues and any reserves should be confirmed from the current association documents for the exact home.

The pitch is a commuter-friendly south Lakeland address: KB Home cites convenient access to State Road 37 and the Polk Parkway, with Lakeland Linder International Airport and area employers including the Publix and GEICO corporate offices a few miles away, and downtown Lakeland minutes off. The work is the diligence: read the HOA, confirm the school assignment by address, and price the plan and lot honestly.

Quick Match

Who Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is best for.

Best for

Owner-occupiers who want a recent single-family home in south Lakeland
Buyers who value a low HOA and a reported no-CDD structure
Commuters who want quick access to SR-37, the Polk Parkway, and the airport
Buyers who will confirm the floor plan, lot, and school assignment by address

Probably not for

Buyers who want acreage or a large private lot
Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA and any reserves per home
Buyers who want a downtown or waterfront address
Buyers seeking a resort-amenity master plan with a clubhouse and pools

Market Pulse

How Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is performing right now

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momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

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0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity

+127%Median price since 2012appreciation

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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 26, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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 Scott Lake Village 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

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

Live MLS inventory for Meadows at Scott Lake Creek. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

557 Scott Lake Creek Lane home for sale in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

Active · 65 daysTop listing

$415,000

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,333 sqft · built 2022

557 Scott Lake Creek Lane, LAKELAND, 33813

Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value

Listed by AAA GLOBAL VENTURES PA

Active and pending Meadows at Scott Lake Creek listings as of 2026-06-26, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

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Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek trades a downtown address for a commuter-friendly south Lakeland location, with SR-37, the Polk Parkway, the airport, and area employers close and downtown Lakeland a short drive.

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

State Road 37 shopping and dining~5 to 10 min · everyday retail

Downtown Lakeland~15 to 20 min · to the north

Lakeside Village~10 to 15 min · shops and dining

Polk Parkway~5 to 10 min · commuter route

Lakeland Linder International Airport~10 to 15 min · regional airport

Publix corporate offices~15 to 20 min · area employer

Tampa via I-4~45 to 60 min · to the west

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

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

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

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

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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

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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.

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Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Meadows at Scott Lake Creek address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at Meadows at Scott Lake Creek: south Lakeland and Polk County growth, the SR-37 and Polk Parkway commuter corridor, and the area employer base. Each item is sourced and linked where a primary source exists.

Recent Developments in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSteady south Lakeland demand and a low carrying cost support the community, with the watch items being the broader Polk County housing market and any HOA changes over time.

KB Home grand opening and build out

2020

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

KB Home opened the community in late 2020 and built it out across 2021 and 2022, so this is recent single-family stock with energy-efficient construction.

Low HOA and no reported CDD

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A low monthly HOA and no reported CDD keep the carrying cost modest, though dues and any reserves still have to be confirmed per home.

SR-37 and Polk Parkway commuter corridor

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Quick access to State Road 37 and the Polk Parkway, plus Lakeland Linder International Airport nearby, underpins the commuter case that supports demand.

Area employer base near the community

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to area employers including the Publix and GEICO corporate offices supports local housing demand in south Lakeland.

Polk County housing market conditions

Ongoing

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Broader Polk County supply, mortgage rates, and new-build incentives shape resale pricing, so compare resale homes against current new construction.

School assignment by address

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Polk County Public Schools assigns by address and zoning can change, so the zoned schools must be verified for the exact home.

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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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November 2020
Development
KB Home announces the grand opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek in Lakeland
KB Home announced the grand opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, a new single-family home community in Lakeland with one and two story plans up to six bedrooms, citing a commuter-friendly location near State Road 37, the Polk Parkway, and Lakeland Linder International Airport. Why it matters: The 2020 grand opening anchors the community as recent single-family stock, which generally helps the structural and energy-efficiency picture, though each plan, lot, and HOA still has to be read per home. 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek buying strategy.

If we were buying in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Read the HOA documents first. Guides report a low monthly HOA and no CDD here, but confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any reserves or pending items from the association documents for the exact home.

Pick the floor plan and lot together. In a builder community the plan and the lot set value, so compare one versus two story plans, bedroom counts, and lot position before you anchor on a list price.

Confirm the school assignment by address. Polk County Public Schools assigns by address and zoning can change, so verify the zoned elementary, middle, and high school for the specific home.

Check the resale picture versus new build. KB Home may still sell nearby communities, so compare a resale home here against current new-build pricing and incentives before you offer.

Cross-shop nearby south Lakeland communities, such as Scott Lake Village, if a different lot, plan, or price point fits better.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-placed lot with a popular floor plan and a confirmed low HOA

Biggest Risk

Anchoring on a builder brochure instead of the actual plan, lot, and HOA

Best Lot

An interior or premium lot that suits your plan and outdoor needs

Smart Timing

Confirm the HOA, the school assignment, and the plan 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

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is a single-family neighborhood rather than a resort-amenity master plan, so the lifestyle is detached-home living in south Lakeland. Guides describe neighborhood features including sidewalks, street lighting, and a community mailbox, with a low monthly HOA and no reported CDD, and downtown Lakeland, Lakeside Village, and SR-37 shopping and dining close by. Amenities, pet rules, and HOA terms can change, so confirm the current rules and what each home includes with the association before you buy.

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek.

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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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 one story plan or an interior lot, the affordable way into the community, where condition and lot drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

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

Most inventory

The Top

A larger two story plan with the most bedrooms, a premium lot, and updated finishes, the homes that hold value best here.

Strongest resale

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

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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 one story plan or an interior lot, the affordable way into the community, where condition and lot drive value.

The Core Home

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

The Top

A larger two story plan with the most bedrooms, a premium lot, and updated finishes, the homes that hold value best here.

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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Better lots and views 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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 a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek holds value.

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

Home ageBuilt generally 2021 to 2022, recent stock

HOA and CDD riskLow HOA, no reported CDD, confirm per home

Lot and plan fitInterior versus premium lots vary, read per home

Location and commuteSR-37, Polk Parkway, airport nearby

Interior updatesVaries by home, read condition per listing

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Underbudgeting the carrying costs
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. 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

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older 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.

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Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is a KB Home community, not a neighborhood average. The deal is won or lost on the floor plan, the lot, the low HOA, and the south Lakeland location.

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 Strength7.2/10

Renovation Risk4.0/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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 the lot set value
Interior versus premium lots price differently
Confirm the lot dimensions and any easements per home
Read the HOA before you read the finishes
Verify the school assignment by address

In a builder community of detached homes, the part of your money the market protects is the floor plan and the lot, plus the low carrying cost behind them. A popular plan on a well-placed lot with a confirmed low HOA holds value better than an awkward plan on a tight lot. The finishes can be updated; the plan footprint and the lot cannot. Read the HOA documents, confirm any CDD, and verify the school assignment first, then price the condition of the home against the plan and lot.

The 15-Second Verdict

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek in 15 seconds.

Best forOwner-occupiers who want a recent single-family home in south Lakeland.

Biggest advantageA low HOA and a reported no-CDD structure with quick SR-37 and Polk Parkway access.

Biggest riskAnchoring on a brochure instead of the actual plan, lot, and HOA documents.

Sweet spotA well-placed lot with a popular floor plan and a confirmed low HOA.

Avoid ifYou want acreage, a waterfront lot, or a resort-amenity master plan.

HOA Dues, Reserves & No CDD

15-Second Take

Confirm the current HOA dues and what they cover
Verify whether any CDD applies to the exact parcel
Ask about reserves and any pending HOA items
Carry your own homeowner and wind coverage
Confirm the school assignment by address

This is a single-family HOA community, so a monthly or annual association fee applies and typically covers common-area maintenance and neighborhood items. Guides report a low monthly HOA and no CDD here, which keeps the carrying cost modest, but the dues line alone does not tell the whole story. Confirm the current dues, what they cover, and any reserves or pending items from the latest association documents for the exact home.

Association fees in a community like this generally cover common-area landscaping, neighborhood maintenance, and shared infrastructure such as sidewalks and street lighting. Owners maintain their own home and yard and carry their own homeowner insurance. Verify exactly what the fee covers, whether a CDD applies, and what each owner must maintain separately.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek.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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

Price to the plan, the lot, and the carrying cost, not a neighborhood average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific floor plan, lot, and condition, not a neighborhood-wide estimate. The plan, the lot position, the updates, and the low HOA are what set your number against both resale and new-build competition.

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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Scott Lake Village, 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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.

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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

No CDD

No community development district bond

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in Polk County 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 (2026-06-29).

Meadows At Scott Lake Creek Market Scorecard

Thin data

Meadows At Scott Lake Creek is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of $415,000, and homes go under contract in about 65 days.

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Months supply

$415,000

Median list

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Median sold

$178

Per sqft

Days on mkt

1/0/0

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33813 ZIP is $370,570, about 22.9% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek?

It is a KB Home single-family community on Scott Lake Creek Lane and Court in south Lakeland, Polk County, ZIP 33813, in the Lakeland Highlands and Scott Lake area near Scott Lake Road and State Road 37.

Who built the community and when?

It was built by KB Home, which announced the grand opening in November 2020, and the neighborhood built out generally across 2021 and 2022 (KB Home press release, 2020; Homes by Marco, 2026).

What kind of homes are here?

Detached single-family homes with one and two story floor plans. KB Home described plans with up to six bedrooms and three baths, ranging from roughly 1,500 to 3,000 square feet at opening; confirm the exact plan and size for any specific home.

Is there a CDD?

Multiple guides report no CDD here, with a low monthly HOA. Confirm whether any CDD applies and the exact HOA dues from the current association documents for the specific parcel.

What does the HOA cover?

It typically covers common-area maintenance and neighborhood items such as sidewalks and street lighting. Owners maintain their own home and yard. Confirm the current dues and inclusions from the association documents.

What schools serve the community?

It is part of Polk County Public Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Guides cite Highlands Grove Elementary, Lakeland Highlands Middle, and George W. Jenkins High for this area, but always verify the zoned schools for the exact home.

How is the commute from here?

KB Home cites convenient access to State Road 37 and the Polk Parkway, with Lakeland Linder International Airport and area employers including the Publix and GEICO corporate offices a few miles away. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Is this near Scott Lake?

The community sits in the Scott Lake and Lakeland Highlands area of south Lakeland off Scott Lake Road. Confirm any specific water frontage or proximity per home, since most homes here are interior single-family lots.

Are the homes new or resale now?

The original build out ran generally across 2021 and 2022, so most homes trade as resale today. Compare a resale home against any current KB Home new-build pricing and incentives nearby before you offer.

What is the carrying cost like?

With a reported low HOA and no CDD, the carrying cost is generally modest for the area, though taxes, insurance, and any HOA changes still apply. Confirm the current dues, taxes, and an insurance quote for the exact home.

What unit types and sizes are available?

Resale guides cite homes in a tighter range than the original build menu, generally one and two story plans with three to five bedrooms. Confirm the exact size, bedroom count, and plan for any specific listing.

What is nearby?

Downtown Lakeland, Lakeside Village, and shopping and dining along SR-37 are close, along with area parks. Confirm real drive and walk times for your routine.

Is Meadows at Scott Lake Creek a good investment?

A recent single-family community with a low HOA, no reported CDD, and a commuter-friendly south Lakeland address supports demand, but this is not a guarantee of future value. Read the HOA, the plan, the lot, and the comps before you decide.

How does it compare to other south Lakeland communities?

Nearby communities such as Scott Lake Village offer different lots, plans, and price points. Which is the better buy depends on your budget, the plan, the lot, and the HOA, so compare the specifics rather than the names.

Who is the best real estate agent for Meadows at Scott Lake Creek?

The best agent for Meadows at Scott Lake Creek 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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek.

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The Verdict

Should you buy in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek?

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

Owner-occupiers who want a recent single-family home in south LakelandExcellent fit

Buyers who value a low HOA and a reported no-CDD structureExcellent fit

Commuters who want quick SR-37, Polk Parkway, and airport accessExcellent fit

Buyers who will confirm the floor plan, lot, and school by addressExcellent fit

Buyers who want a manageable yard without acreage upkeepExcellent fit

Buyers who want acreage or a large private lotProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA and any reserves per homeProbably not

Buyers who want a downtown or waterfront addressProbably not

Buyers seeking a resort-amenity master plan with a clubhouse and poolsProbably not

Buyers unwilling to compare resale against new-build incentivesProbably not

Get the inside read on Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

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Meadows atScott Lake Creek Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

The 60-Second Overview

Who Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is performing right now

Homes For Sale Right Now in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek on the map.

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 Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

KB Home grand opening and build out

Low HOA and no reported CDD

SR-37 and Polk Parkway commuter corridor

Area employer base near the community

Polk County housing market conditions

School assignment by address

KB Home announces the grand opening of Meadows at Scott Lake Creek in Lakeland

The Meadows at Scott Lake Creek buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Meadows at Scott Lake Creek holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Meadows at Scott Lake Creek is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Meadows at Scott Lake Creek in 15 seconds.

HOA Dues, Reserves & No CDD

Tools for a Meadows at Scott Lake Creek buy.

Price to the plan, the lot, and the carrying cost, not a neighborhood average.

In Meadows at Scott Lake Creek, condition and view decide your number

What is your Meadows at Scott Lake Creek home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Meadows At Scott Lake Creek Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Meadows at Scott Lake Creek?

Get the inside read on Meadows at Scott Lake Creek

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