Sandy Knoll
Homes for Sale in Lakeland, FL
All 1,284 homes for sale in Lakeland, FL · median $325,530 · 148 homes for sale in 33813 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Sandy Knoll in Lakeland, FL since 2006, the most recent in April 2025. Across Lakeland as a whole, 2,881 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $327,500, 53 median days on market, with 1,146 homes for sale today. At that median 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).
Sandy Knoll is a small, established pocket of 20 homes in Lakeland, built between 1991 and 2001 with a median build year of 1994. The defining number here is size: a median of roughly 3,700 living square feet puts these among the larger homes in the area, and that square footage is what anchors value. With only a single median price to work from, treat pricing as condition-driven - updated interiors and systems will separate the top of the range from the rest.
The current posture is tight to the point of dormant: no active listings and no recent closings in the snapshot window. With about 90% of homes held as homestead, turnover here is low and inventory does not come up often. For a buyer, that means patience and readiness to move when something lists; for a seller, it means scarcity works in your favor, but with no recent comparable sales, pricing will lean on size, condition, and judgment rather than a fresh local track record.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SANDY KNOLL 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
Sandy Knoll is a compact enclave of large, 1990s-built homes in Lakeland where very little changes hands in any given stretch - a holding community more than a trading one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 13 homes in SANDY KNOLL that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1991 and 2001 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 2,617 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Sandy Knoll is best for.
Best for
- Buying to settle into a larger home and hold it for the long term
- Buyers who value a quiet, established setting and can wait for scarce inventory
- Trading up to more living space in a small, stable Lakeland pocket
Probably not for
- Needing shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gated access
- Wanting newer construction or low-maintenance, move-in-ready systems
- Shopping on a tight timeline that requires active listings to choose from today
The market around Sandy Knoll
Sandy Knoll is a small community — 15 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33813, 229 homes are on the market and 36% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Lakeland.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33813 (Lakeland), 243 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $400K ($201/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 8 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 6.0 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 33813 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sandy Knoll specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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 Sandy Knoll 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 Sandy Knoll address.
Recent Developments in Sandy Knoll
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sandy Knoll, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland
Hillpointe's Pointe Grand opened in June 2026 with 288 two-bedroom apartments of about 1,170 square feet each. As of mid-September 119 units, or 42 percent, were occupied, with rents starting at $1,540 per month plus a $199 monthly fee. The city raised the allowed unit count from 152 to 288 in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketThe new rental supply adds 288 units in south Lakeland, and the lease-up pace gives a read on current rental absorption. The site is about 2 miles west of Sandy Knoll.
Source: LkldNow - September 2026Infrastructure
Lakeland Approves Three-Year Uber Agreement at Lakeland Linder International Airport
On Sept. 8 the Lakeland City Commission voted 7-0 for a three-year, non-exclusive agreement with Rasier LLC (Uber) at Lakeland Linder International Airport, with a $1.75 fee per passenger pickup or drop-off. The same meeting approved a $400,000 citywide stormwater master plan funded with $300,000 in federal hazard mitigation money and $100,000 from the city.
What it may mean for the marketRide-hail access at Linder adds a ground transportation option for air travelers, and the stormwater plan will identify drainage needs. The site is about 6 miles west of Sandy Knoll.
Source: DailyRidge - August 2026Civic
Lakeland Commission Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Permit Review
The Lakeland City Commission voted 4-3 to pause review of data center permit applications for 12 months so staff can study impacts and regulations. Lakeland Electric will draft requirements for large-load customers. The 600,000-square-foot Project Swan proposal on about 60.5 acres in West Lakeland was withdrawn in June, and no applications are pending.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause removes near-term large data center construction from the city's pipeline and defers large electric loads while rules are written. The site is about 6 miles northwest of Sandy Knoll.
Source: Lakeland Sun (Mid-Florida Newspapers) - July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The site is about 1 mile north of Sandy Knoll.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The site is about 1 mile west of Sandy Knoll.
Source: LkldNow - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 4 miles northwest of Sandy Knoll, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
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 Sandy Knoll buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sandy Knoll 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 Sandy Knoll.
A low-turnover enclave of larger homes
Twenty homes, a build window spanning 1991 to 2001, and a median living area near 3,738 square feet tell you most of what you need to know: this is a small collection of substantial houses, not a sprawling subdivision. There are no community amenities identified in current MLS listings, so what you are buying is the home and the lot, not a package of shared facilities.
The roughly 90% homestead share signals that owners here tend to stay put, which keeps supply thin. The age of the housing stock matters for your inspection and budget: homes of this vintage can carry original or partially updated roofs, HVAC, and systems, and that condition gap is where the real price spread lives. Go in prepared to evaluate each property on its own updates rather than assuming a neighborhood standard.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sandy Knoll. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small with no active listings and no recent closings to lean on, pricing and timing are a judgment exercise, not a lookup. We track Sandy Knoll closely enough to know when something is coming, to build a defensible value from size and condition when comps are scarce, and to tell you plainly whether a given home's updates justify its ask.
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| Location | Lakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 20 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1991–2001 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 3,738 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 90% |
| 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 August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sandy Knoll key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sandy-knoll-lakeland, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in SANDY KNOLL, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| 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 2006 (10 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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