Villagethe at Scott Lake in Lakeland

Villagethe at Scott Lake
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

Community in Lakeland · Polk County · ZIP 33813
47 homesBuilt 1989–2021
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Villagethe at Scott Lake in Lakeland, FL since 2015, the most recent in June 2025. Across Lakeland as a whole, 22 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).

Live · Villagethe at Scott Lake Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
81%
Owner-occupied · Villagethe at Scott Lake
38 of 47 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
19%
Non-owner-occupied · Villagethe at Scott Lake
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Villagethe at Scott Lake
0 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2021
47
Homes in the community
47 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
1989–2021
Years homes were built
median 1997 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2019
peaked at 2 in 2018
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

What sets price here is square footage and condition, not a menu of amenities. These are large homes - the median sits above 4,200 square feet - so pricing turns on how well a given house has been maintained and updated rather than on any shared community features, of which the MLS shows none. Expect a wide spread between homes sold as-is and those carrying recent work.

The posture right now is tight. With 47 homes in the community and zero active listings, there is nothing to transact against at the moment. For a seller that means a clear lane when you do list; for a buyer it means patience and readiness to move when something surfaces, because comparable inventory inside this specific enclave is effectively unavailable.

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 VILLAGETHE AT SCOTT LAKE 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.

1922 MATTHEW COURT
$525K · 0.4 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,390 sqft
1922 MATTHEW COURT
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE LAKES
5934 PIER PLACE DRIVE
$1.50M · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,464 sqft
5934 PIER PLACE DRIVE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
1249 LAKE POINT DRIVE
$675K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,660 sqft
1249 LAKE POINT DRIVE
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA CENTRAL
1709 VIRGINIA COURT
$550K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,302 sqft
1709 VIRGINIA COURT
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
1212 CANDLEWOOD DRIVE
$280K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,900 sqft
1212 CANDLEWOOD DRIVE
Listed by FLORIDA REAL ESTATE COMPANY
1120 LAKE POINT TERRACE
$499K · 0.6 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,875 sqft
1120 LAKE POINT TERRACE
Listed by PICKARD & PICKARD INC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Villagethe at Scott Lake is a small, owner-occupied pocket of large homes in Lakeland, built across a long stretch from 1989 to 2021 with most dating to the late 1990s. Roughly 81% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which tells you this is a live-in community, not a rental play.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 9 homes in VILLAGETHE AT SCOTT LAKE that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1991 and 2011 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 3,086 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.

Best for

  • Buying for substantial living space in a settled, owner-occupied setting
  • Buyers who can wait for scarce inventory and move decisively when it lists
  • Prioritizing a stable, low-turnover community over a large selection

Probably not for

  • Needing resort-style or shared community amenities
  • Shopping on a tight timeline that requires active inventory now
  • Looking for a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint

The market around Villagethe at Scott Lake

Villagethe at Scott Lake is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — 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 Villagethe at Scott Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Schools

In short
  • 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
  • Scott Lake Elementary (verify zoning)FLDOE grade A · By address
  • Confirm zoned middle and high · By address

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year 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 Villagethe at Scott Lake address.

If we were buying in Villagethe at Scott Lake today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Villagethe at Scott Lake.

Best Buy
Buyers who want significant square footage in an owner-occupied Lakeland enclave.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, availability is unpredictable and you may wait.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated large home bought when one of the rare listings appears.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a quick, inventory-rich search.

A small, settled enclave of large homes

This is a 47-home community where size is the defining trait - a median living area over 4,200 square feet puts these well above typical Polk County stock. The build range spanning 1989 to 2021 means you will find both established construction and newer infill, so the architectural and systems picture varies house to house. The median build year of 1997 signals most homes are mature enough to warrant a close look at roofs, HVAC, and major systems.

No community amenities surface in the current MLS data, so value is driven entirely by the individual home: its lot, its square footage, and how recently it has been updated. The high homestead share - about 81% - reflects long-term ownership, which typically keeps turnover low and listings scarce.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Villagethe at Scott Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community this small with no active inventory rewards relationships and timing over browsing. We track when these large homes come to market, read condition against price in a segment where that is the whole story, and help sellers position a listing where there is little to compete against. In a thinly traded pocket, knowing what sold and why matters more than any public estimate.

Villagethe at Scott Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want significant square footage in an owner-occupied Lakeland enclave.
Biggest advantageAn established, low-turnover community where most homes are lived in, not rented.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, availability is unpredictable and you may wait.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated large home bought when one of the rare listings appears.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a quick, inventory-rich search.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Villagethe at Scott Lake sales matched to your home.

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Villagethe at Scott Lake key facts
LocationLakeland, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33813
Homes in the community47 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1989–2021 (median 1997)
Typical living area4,204 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share81%
Zoned public schoolsPolk County Public Schools (verify by address); Scott Lake Elementary (verify zoning) (A, FLDOE 2025-26); Confirm zoned middle and high

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Villagethe at Scott Lake key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/villagethe-at-scott-lake, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in VILLAGETHE AT SCOTT LAKE, Lakeland

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 11 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-25)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Villagethe at Scott Lake?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 47 homes in Villagethe at Scott Lake (public records).
What share of Villagethe at Scott Lake is owner-occupied?
81% of Villagethe at Scott Lake parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Villagethe at Scott Lake built?
Homes in Villagethe at Scott Lake were built between 1989 and 2021, with a median year built of 1997 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Villagethe at Scott Lake?
Cash buyers took 0% of Villagethe at Scott Lake sales in the 12 months ending June 2021 (0 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Villagethe at Scott Lake?
Villagethe at Scott Lake is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address), Scott Lake Elementary (verify zoning) and Confirm zoned middle and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Villagethe at Scott Lake?
The best agent for Villagethe at Scott Lake is one who actively works Lakeland and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Villagethe at Scott Lake.
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Where is Villagethe at Scott Lake, and what county is it in?
Villagethe at Scott Lake is in Lakeland, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33813.
Buying for substantial living space in a settled, owner-occupied settingExcellent fit
Buyers who can wait for scarce inventory and move decisively when it listsExcellent fit
Prioritizing a stable, low-turnover community over a large selectionExcellent fit
Needing resort-style or shared community amenitiesProbably not
Shopping on a tight timeline that requires active inventory nowProbably not
Looking for a smaller, lower-maintenance footprintProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (4 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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