Todhunter Estates
Homes for Sale in Lake Alfred, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $275,000, $172 per square foot, a median 11 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,450 ($3,770 with the full homestead exemption).
Todhunter Estates is a small, single-era pocket in Lake Alfred - every home here dates to 1973, and the one tracked listing sits at a $275,000 median around $172 per square foot on roughly 1,628 square feet. With this few data points, price is driven less by a market trend and more by the condition and updates of the individual home that trades. Treat the median as a reference point, not a formula.
The current posture is thin: no active inventory and recent closings moving in just over a week. For a seller, that speed suggests a well-prepared home can find a buyer quickly; for a buyer, it means you may wait for the right door to open and should be ready to move when it does. Every tracked home here is homesteaded, which tends to mean owners who hold rather than flip - another reason listings are scarce.
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 Todhunter Estates 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
Todhunter Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $275K ($172 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 11 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33850 (Lake Alfred), 196 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($179/sq ft), up 1.9% year over year, with a median 72 days on market. See the live ZIP 33850 housing market and the Polk County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 32 homes in TODHUNTER ESTATES that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1972 and 1998 (median 1976), with a median living area of about 1,524 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.
A compact enclave of early-1970s homes in Lake Alfred where turnover is rare and pricing hinges on the condition of whatever rare home comes to market. No MLS-identified community amenities, so the value proposition is the house and the location, not shared facilities.
Who Todhunter Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a low-turnover Lake Alfred pocket and willing to wait for the right listing
- Comfortable updating an early-1970s home and budgeting for its systems
- Ready to move fast when inventory is scarce and homes close in just over a week
Probably not for
- Needing a wide selection of homes available at any given time
- Wanting shared community amenities on site
- Seeking newer construction or move-in-ready finishes without renovation work
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 ($275K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 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 2015 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.
29% of homes for sale in ZIP 33850 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 (2026-08-01).
Todhunter Estates Market Scorecard
Todhunter Estates is currently a balanced market..
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.
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 Todhunter Estates 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 Todhunter Estates address.
Recent Developments in Todhunter Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Todhunter Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Development
Publix advances $200 million warehouse expansion at its west Lakeland distribution campus
Lakeland approved an updated site plan on Oct. 27 for a 403,871-square-foot produce warehouse and a 63,022-square-foot return center on County Line Road near the Polk Parkway. The county tax exemption requires at least 10 new full-time jobs averaging $63,978. A Publix traffic study projects 846 added weekday trips and finds no new road capacity needed.
What it may mean for the marketThe expansion adds industrial employment and freight activity on the west Lakeland corridor near the Polk Parkway, with conditions on pedestrian access along Allen K. Breed Highway. The site is about 2 miles west of Todhunter Estates.
Source: LkldNow - October 2026Schools
County commission and School Board begin updating growth and school capacity agreement
At a joint Oct. 29 meeting at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, both boards agreed to advance updates to their interlocal agreement on school planning. Topics included reducing portable classrooms, concurrency service areas and workforce housing options. Superintendent Fred Heid called the current agreement outdated.
What it may mean for the marketUpdated coordination between growth approvals and school capacity could shape where new school space is added and how new housing is phased across the county. The site is about 12 miles east of Todhunter Estates.
Source: Polk County Government - October 2026Market
Historic Wilsonian apartment building near Lake Morton sells for about $1.55 million
The 16-unit, 1922 building at 183 Lake Morton Drive sold Oct. 5 to Lake Morton Holdings LLC, managed by Lakeland developer Wesley Beck. The buyer also acquired the adjoining duplex property at 120 E. Palmetto St. The listing agent cited a needed renovation but gave no specifics.
What it may mean for the marketThe sale points to continued turnover of older multifamily buildings near downtown Lakeland and a likely renovation of existing rental units. The project is about 4 miles south of Todhunter Estates, 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 8 miles south of Todhunter Estates.
Source: DailyRidge - September 2026Infrastructure
Polk Commissioners Award Two Intersection Construction Contracts Including Kathleen Road at Deeson Road
The Polk County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved contracts with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida for intersection improvements at Kathleen Road and Deeson Road ($2,150,875) and Country Club Road and Buckeye Loop Road ($2,774,976). The Kathleen and Deeson work is set for 155 days and the Country Club and Buckeye Loop work for 330 days.
What it may mean for the marketIntersection upgrades on these corridors may ease travel times for north Lakeland and Kathleen-area commuters once construction finishes. The site is about 3 miles northwest of Todhunter Estates.
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 4 miles south of Todhunter Estates.
Source: Lakeland Sun (Mid-Florida Newspapers)
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 Todhunter Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Todhunter Estates 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 Todhunter Estates.
A one-vintage pocket in Lake Alfred
This is a uniform-vintage neighborhood: construction clusters in 1973, with living space around 1,628 square feet. That consistency makes comparisons cleaner but also means you're buying into a specific era of floor plan and systems - expect to budget for updates where a prior owner hasn't already modernized roof, HVAC, and kitchens. The spread between an updated and an original home here can be wide, and the single median figure won't tell you which you're looking at.
Inventory is effectively nonexistent on any given day, and recent sales have closed in just over a week. That combination rewards preparation on both sides. There are no shared amenities identified in current listings, so weigh the home itself and Lake Alfred's Polk County location rather than any community extras.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Todhunter Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket this small, the data thins out fast and a single sale can swing the apparent median. We underwrite the actual house in front of you - condition, systems, and what a 1973 home realistically needs - instead of leaning on a headline number. When listings are this scarce and move this fast, having someone watching the feed and ready to act matters more than any search alert.
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| Location | Lake Alfred, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33850 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1973–1973 (median 1973) |
| Typical living area | 1,628 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $275,000 median across 3 closed sales · $172 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 11 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 100% |
| 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 2015 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Todhunter Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/todhunter-estates, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in TODHUNTER ESTATES, Lake Alfred
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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- E Thelma Street (4 homes on record)
- E Thelma Street (3 homes on record)
- E Thelma Street (2 homes on record)
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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 (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 2015 (19 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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