Princeton Manor
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL

All 1,159 homes for sale in LAKELAND, FL · median $329,000 · 133 homes for sale in 33809 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33809
89 homesBuilt 2007–2011Median sale $338K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $338,000, $164 per square foot, a median 20 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2007 - 2009; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $30/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 154 ft). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,470 ($4,790 with the full homestead exemption).

Princeton Manor key facts
LocationLAKELAND, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33809
Homes in the community89 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built2007–2011 (median 2008.0)
Typical living area2,113 sq ft (median)
Sale prices, last 12 months$338,000 median across 3 closed sales · $164 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)20 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share67%
Zoned public schoolsPolk 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 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Princeton Manor key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/princeton-manor, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Princeton Manor: 1 closed sale (median $295,000). As of September 26, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Princeton Manor Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$338K
Median sold · 12 mo
$164/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $205 in 2022
98.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
20days
Median DOM · closed
11 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · Princeton Manor
60 of 89 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · Princeton Manor
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
89
Homes in the community
89 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
4
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $315K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 2007
Community established
homes built 2007-2011, median 2008 (FL DOR 2025)
2,055sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 89 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Princeton Manor is currently showing zero active listings in the MLS, and the trailing window we track only covers two closings. That is not enough transaction volume to draw a reliable pricing pattern, so anyone quoting a firm price range for this community right now is guessing rather than reporting.

Thin data cuts both ways. A seller here likely will not face direct on-market comparables to be measured against, which can work in their favor, but it also means a buyer needs boots-on-the-ground work, not a portal search, to understand what is actually available or what recently traded.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Princeton ManorHomes 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.

8016 DIAMOND CREEK LANE
$317K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,588 sqft
8016 DIAMOND CREEK LANE
Listed by TRUE FLORIDA REALTY LLC
573 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
$351K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
573 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
Listed by LGI REALTY- FLORIDA, LLC
561 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
$298K · 0.4 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,032 sqft
561 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
Listed by LGI REALTY- FLORIDA, LLC
596 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
$315K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft
596 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
Listed by LGI REALTY- FLORIDA, LLC
602 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
$298K · 0.4 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,032 sqft
602 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
Listed by LGI REALTY- FLORIDA, LLC
614 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
$341K · 0.4 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft
614 BLACKTHORN DRIVE
Listed by LGI REALTY- FLORIDA, LLC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Princeton Manor market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $338K ($164 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 20 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 4 qualified sales in Princeton Manor across 2024 - 2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $315,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Princeton Manor is a community of 89 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, built between 2007 and 2011 (median 2008.0), with a median living area of about 2,113 square feet. 67% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Princeton Manor sits in Lakeland, Polk County, but with no active MLS listings and only two recent closings on record, there is not yet a public data trail substantial enough to characterize typical pricing or inventory here.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable making a move with limited current on-market comparables to lean on
  • Someone specifically targeting the Lakeland area who is open to a longer or more manual search process
  • A seller weighing an off-market or lightly-marketed approach given the current lack of active competition

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to compare several active listings side by side before deciding
  • Anyone relying on typical price range or amenity data to shortlist communities
  • A buyer on a tight timeline who needs confirmed, ready inventory now

Windows contain 0 to 7 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 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K2014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k
32 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $109 in 2014 to a $205 peak in 2022; $164 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0501002014201620182020202220242026
11 days at the 2022 low; 20 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%102%2014201620182020202220242026
98.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02462014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.
How much local inventory is already under contract

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).

Princeton Manor Market Scorecard

Balanced

Princeton Manor is currently a balanced market..

$338,000
Median sold
0/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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 Princeton Manor, LAKELAND

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 23 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-09-20)

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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Schools

In short
  • 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 Princeton Manor 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 Princeton Manor address.

If we were buying in Princeton Manor today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Princeton Manor.

Best Buy
Buyers or sellers who want a direct, hands-on read on a community the MLS is not currently reporting on in depth.
Biggest Risk
There is not enough current data to responsibly forecast pricing or timing.
Sweet Spot
Best approached with patience and a willingness to work outside standard portal searches.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need immediate inventory or a data-backed pricing comparison before deciding.

A community with no current MLS footprint

With zero active listings, Princeton Manor is not showing up in standard buyer searches right now. That does not mean nothing is happening in the community - it means the current activity, if any, is not passing through the MLS in a way that generates a visible market snapshot.

No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings either, which is common in smaller inventory windows where listing agents did not detail community features rather than an indication the community lacks them. Anyone evaluating Princeton Manor should treat the online listing record as incomplete and verify directly rather than relying on aggregated portal data.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Princeton Manor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

When a community shows zero active listings and a thin closing history, the public record will not tell you much - you need someone making calls, checking off-market activity, and tracking what actually closed. That is the kind of groundwork Momentum does before recommending whether Princeton Manor is worth pursuing for a specific buyer or seller goal.

Princeton Manor in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers or sellers who want a direct, hands-on read on a community the MLS is not currently reporting on in depth.
Biggest advantageVery limited on-market competition right now, for better or worse.
Biggest riskThere is not enough current data to responsibly forecast pricing or timing.
Sweet spotBest approached with patience and a willingness to work outside standard portal searches.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need immediate inventory or a data-backed pricing comparison before deciding.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Princeton Manor homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Princeton Manor.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $30/month (about $360/yr) · median of 39 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $30 per month ($360 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 39 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Princeton Manor sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Princeton Manor

Homes in Princeton Manor 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. 1 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Princeton Manor?
The median sale price in Princeton Manor was $338K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Princeton Manor take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 20 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Princeton Manor?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 89 homes in Princeton Manor (public records).
What share of Princeton Manor is owner-occupied?
67% of Princeton Manor parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Princeton Manor built?
Homes in Princeton Manor were built between 2007 and 2011, with a median year built of 2008.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Princeton Manor?
Princeton Manor is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Princeton Manor?
The best agent for Princeton Manor is one who actively works Lakeland and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Princeton Manor.
How do I find a top Lakeland real estate agent who knows Princeton Manor?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Princeton Manor and the wider Lakeland area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Princeton Manor?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Princeton Manor purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Princeton Manor, and what county is it in?
Princeton Manor is in LAKELAND, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33809. The community's center is about 7 miles north of the center of LAKELAND (straight-line).
A buyer comfortable making a move with limited current on-market comparables to lean onExcellent fit
Someone specifically targeting the Lakeland area who is open to a longer or more manual search processExcellent fit
A seller weighing an off-market or lightly-marketed approach given the current lack of active competitionExcellent fit
A buyer who wants to compare several active listings side by side before decidingProbably not
Anyone relying on typical price range or amenity data to shortlist communitiesProbably not
A buyer on a tight timeline who needs confirmed, ready inventory nowProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 33809))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (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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Thinking of selling in Princeton Manor? 3 recorded closings; median 20 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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