Saddle Creek Preserve
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,167 homes for sale in LAKELAND, FL · median $330,000 · Polk County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 10 recorded sales closed at a median of $327,500, $156 per square foot, a median 42 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (-11% versus the prior year). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,300 ($4,620 with the full homestead exemption).
Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($328K) is down 11.0% from the prior 12 months ($368K). With about 4 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (10 and 5 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SADDLE CRK PRESERVE PH 1 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
Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $328K ($156 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 42 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 11% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (10 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33801 (LAKELAND), 191 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $315K ($161/sq ft), down 0.8% year over year, with a median 49 days on market. Right now 2 active listings put supply at about 3.8 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33801 housing market and the Polk County market.
Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 is a community of 304 homes in Lakeland, Polk County, built between 2022 and 2024 (median 2023.0), with a median living area of about 2,379 square feet. 63% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 buying strategy.
If we were buying in Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 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 Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1.
A closer look at the Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 market
At a median of $156 per square foot, Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 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 trailing-12-month median down 11% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 42 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 304 homes built between 2022 and 2024, and 63% 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 Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction -11.0% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 63% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1 sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Saddle Creek Preserve Ph 1, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Saddle Creek Preserve Market Scorecard
Saddle Creek Preserve is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 33801)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (22 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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