South Starr Hills
Homes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL
All 328 homes for sale in LAKE WALES, FL · median $259,000 · Polk County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $420,000, $212 per square foot, a median 48 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,800 ($6,120 with the full homestead exemption).
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SOUTH STARR HILLS 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
South Starr Hills market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $420K ($212 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 49 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33898 (LAKE WALES), 141 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($187/sq ft), down 3.8% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. See the live ZIP 33898 housing market and the Polk County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 28 homes in SOUTH STARR HILLS that have changed hands since 2013, built between 1994 and 2023 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 1,944 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($420K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 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 2013 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
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.
South Starr Hills Market Scorecard
South Starr Hills is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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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- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent South Starr Hills listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The South Starr Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Starr Hills 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 South Starr Hills.
A closer look at the South Starr Hills market
At a median of $212 per square foot, South Starr Hills 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 location and the amenities are priced into every listing in South Starr Hills. 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 South Starr Hills 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 South Starr Hills sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in South Starr Hills, 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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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 |
| 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 2013 (18 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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