North Fork
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,163 homes for sale in LAKELAND, FL · median $329,900 · 129 homes for sale in 33809 · Polk County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $269,500, $154 per square foot, a median 148 days on market, sellers accepting 88% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1985 - 1987; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 180 ft). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,360 ($3,690 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | LAKELAND, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33809 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 116 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1905–2020 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,846 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $269,500 median across 4 closed sales · $154 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 148 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 75% |
| 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 September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “North Fork Sub key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/north-fork-sub, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in North Fork: 2 closed sales (median $238,450). As of September 23, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside North ForkHomes for Sale in Lakeland, FL 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
North Fork market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $270K ($154 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 148 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33809 (LAKELAND), 370 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $226K ($155/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 4 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33809 housing market and the Polk County market.
County records show 6 qualified sales in North Fork across 2024 - 2024, median $287,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
North Fork is a community of 116 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, built between 1905 and 2020 (median 1987.0), with a median living area of about 1,846 square feet. 75% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of North Fork. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in North Fork; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($270K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 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 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33809 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 (2026-09-20).
North Fork Market Scorecard
North Fork is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in North Fork Sub, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
North Fork on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
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 North Fork listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any North Fork address.
The North Fork buying strategy.
If we were buying in North Fork 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 North Fork.
A closer look at the North Fork market
At a median of $154 per square foot, North Fork prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The housing stock is 116 homes built between 1905 and 2020, and 75% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in North Fork. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a North Fork buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed North Fork sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in North Fork Sub
Homes in North Fork Sub that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 358 N Fork Place · off market
- 5911 N Fork Court · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 23, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33809)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (24 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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