WALDEN LAKE in PLANT CITY

WALDEN LAKE
Homes for Sale in PLANT CITY, FL

Community in PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33563
2,225 homesBuilt 1975–2022Median sale $425K
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Live Market Pulse
40/100
Market Heat
Normal for WALDEN LAKE
2013 → 2026 · 85 at the 2021 peak
0 is WALDEN LAKE's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 40. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · WALDEN LAKE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$425K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 3.7% vs the prior 12 months
+3.7%
1-yr price change
n = 38 and 47 sales in the two windows
$188/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $219 in 2024
96.0%
Sale vs ask
+130%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $185K median in 2012
Tempo
1.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
43days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2021 low
0%
Under contract
Hillsborough: 25% (2,098 of 8,357)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
38
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 32 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Owner-occupied · WALDEN LAKE
1781 of 2226 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
20%
Non-owner-occupied · WALDEN LAKE
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 6% out-of-state
27%
Cash buyers · WALDEN LAKE
11 of 41 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
2,225
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 2226 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1975
Community established
homes built 1975-2022, median 1991 (FL DOR 2025)
6
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 63 in 2008
2,396sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 38 of 2225 homes trade a year
WALDEN LAKE Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

WALDEN LAKE right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.7 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Very High (1 active and pending listings, 38 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($425K) is up 3.7% from the prior 12 months ($410K) and up 130% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (38 and 47 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

WALDEN LAKE market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($188 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 43 days on market for closed sales, and 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 4% from the prior 12 months and up 130% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (38 closings in the current window).

WALDEN LAKE is a community of 2,225 homes in PLANT CITY, Hillsborough County, built between 1975 and 2022 (median 1991), with a median living area of about 2,396 square feet. 80% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

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 ($425K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($410K) IS the +3.7% one-year change.

Windows contain 1 to 77 sales each (38 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 3.7% year over year; up 130% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$1M$2M2k4k
530 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $83 in 2012 to a $219 peak in 2024; $188 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2021 low; 43 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.0% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
1 to 77 a year; 38 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02040602004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 63 quit in 2008; 6 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning201420162018202220242026
85 at the 2021 peak, 21 in the troughs, 40 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

34% of homes for sale in ZIP 33563 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).

WALDEN LAKE Market Scorecard

Seller-leaning

WALDEN LAKE is currently a seller-leaning market. About 1.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $474,000, and homes go under contract in about 260 days.

1.7
Months supply
$474,000
Median list
$425,000
Median sold
$234
List $/sqft
260
Days on mkt
1/0/7
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in WALDEN LAKE, PLANT CITY

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

Active inventory in distress
7.02%
4 of 57 listings · short sale 4
Distress share trend — 7.02% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in WALDEN LAKE

Live MLS inventory for WALDEN LAKE. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending WALDEN LAKE listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in WALDEN 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 WALDEN LAKE.

A closer look at the WALDEN LAKE market

At a median of $188 per square foot, WALDEN LAKE prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 1.7 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 4% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 43 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 2,225 homes built between 1975 and 2022, and 80% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in WALDEN LAKE. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation8.2/10
Recent Direction6.9/10
Liquidity & Demand8.3/10
Owner Commitment8.0/10
Pricing Power7.3/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (7.8). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +130% since 2012; Recent Direction +3.7% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 1.7 months of supply; Owner Commitment 80% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in WALDEN LAKE?
The median sale price in WALDEN LAKE was $425K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (38 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in WALDEN LAKE take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 43 days on market (38 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is WALDEN LAKE a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, WALDEN LAKE leans toward sellers: 1.7 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in WALDEN LAKE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 2,225 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in WALDEN LAKE (public records).
What share of WALDEN LAKE is owner-occupied?
80% of WALDEN LAKE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in WALDEN LAKE built?
Homes in WALDEN LAKE were built between 1975 and 2022, with a median year built of 1991 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in WALDEN LAKE?
Cash buyers took 27% of WALDEN LAKE sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (11 of 41 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have WALDEN LAKE home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 130% since 2012, from $185K to $425K (Stellar MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for WALDEN LAKE?
The best agent for WALDEN LAKE is one who actively works PLANT CITY 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 WALDEN LAKE.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (63 streets, ZIP 33563/33564/33565/33566/33567/33807))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (530 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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Thinking of selling in WALDEN LAKE? 38 recorded closings; median 43 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Hillsborough County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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