Summertimes Plantation
Homes for Sale in Bartow, FL
All 163 homes for sale in Bartow, FL · median $317,900 · 145 homes for sale in 33830 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Summertimes Plantation in Bartow, FL since 2013, the most recent in October 2025. Across Bartow as a whole, 433 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $298,000, 30 median days on market, with 150 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,820 ($4,150 with the full homestead exemption).
Summertimes Plantation is a small enclave of 19 homes in Bartow, and the story here is size and build era. These are substantial houses - the median living area sits above 6,000 square feet - built across a 2006 to 2019 window. Price in a community like this is driven less by comparable sales and more by condition, lot, and finish, because the inventory is too thin and too varied for a neat per-square-foot formula.
With zero active listings as of August 2026, this is a no-supply market. Sellers hold the leverage when something does come up, simply because there is nothing to compete against. Buyers should expect to wait, move decisively when a home lists, and underwrite each property on its own merits rather than a neighborhood pricing pattern.
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 SUMMERTIMES PLANTATION 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
This is a low-density pocket of large, relatively newer construction - fewer than two dozen homes, with just under half carrying a homestead exemption, pointing to a community that leans owner-occupied rather than investor-churned.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 5 homes in SUMMERTIMES PLANTATION that have changed hands since 2015, built between 2006 and 2007 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 4,822 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 4-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 Summertimes Plantation is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold a large, newer-build home on a low-density street
- Buyers who can wait for the right listing and act decisively when it appears
- Buyers who value an owner-occupied-leaning enclave over a high-turnover market
Probably not for
- Needing to purchase on a fixed, near-term timeline
- Buyers who want community amenities or shared facilities
- Buyers who prefer a deep inventory with many comparable options to weigh
The market around Summertimes Plantation
Summertimes Plantation is a small community — 10 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33830, 160 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Bartow.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33830 (Bartow), 275 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $322K ($169/sq ft), down 1.4% year over year, with a median 54 days on market. See the live ZIP 33830 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Summertimes Plantation 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 Summertimes Plantation listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Summertimes Plantation
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Summertimes Plantation, 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 project is about 6 miles west of Summertimes Plantation, elsewhere in Polk County.
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 10 miles west of Summertimes Plantation.
Source: DailyRidge - September 2026Development
Winter Haven Commission Approves 13-Townhome Affordable Housing Project at 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW
Winter Haven commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 24 to support Heart for Winter Haven's plan for about 13 transitional affordable townhomes on 0.818 acres at the southwest corner of 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW. The city will provide a $350,000 forgivable grant from its Supplemental Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with a seven-year affordability requirement. No construction dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds a small number of affordable units near central Winter Haven, supporting local workforce housing supply. The project is about 9 miles northeast of Summertimes Plantation, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: DailyRidge - 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 project is about 5 miles northwest of Summertimes Plantation, elsewhere in Polk County.
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 project is about 6 miles west of Summertimes Plantation, elsewhere in Polk County.
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 8 miles northwest of Summertimes Plantation, 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 Summertimes Plantation buying strategy.
If we were buying in Summertimes Plantation 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 Summertimes Plantation.
A thin, large-home market
The defining fact is scale. A median living area north of 6,000 square feet puts Summertimes Plantation in the upper tier of home size for the area, and with only 19 houses total, each sale is a meaningful share of the whole. That makes valuation an individual exercise: condition, updates, and lot quality will move price far more than any blanket neighborhood number. The median price here should be read as a reference point around a wide spread, not a typical sticker.
No community amenities surface in the current MLS data, so what you are buying is the house and the land, not a shared package of facilities. The homes span 2006 to 2019, with the median built in 2007, meaning most stock is now maturing and the condition conversation - roof, systems, finishes - matters more than it would in brand-new construction.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Summertimes Plantation. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 19-home community with no active listings rewards patience and local intelligence. We track this kind of micro-market so you know the moment something moves, and because every property here must be underwritten on its own condition and lot rather than a tidy comp set, we help you pressure-test price before you commit on either side of the table.
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| Location | Bartow, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33830 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 19 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2006–2019 (median 2007) |
| Typical living area | 6,144 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 47% |
| 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 2013 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Summertimes Plantation key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/summertimes-plantation, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in SUMMERTIMES PLANTATION, Bartow
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 2013 (5 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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