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Walden Lake in Plant City

Walden Lake Homes for Sale in Plant City, FL

Master-planned community · Plant City · ZIP 33566

A large, established master-planned community in Plant City built around a lake, with mature trees and around thirty neighborhoods.

Established, mature communityLake, parks, and trailsHOA, no CDD
Live Market Pulse
54/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Walden Lake is a built-out, established community, so the read is the specific neighborhood, the home's condition and updates, and the former golf course question, not a headline price.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$331K
Median Price
6mo
Supply
55days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$188/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Walden Lake is a large, established master-planned community in Plant City set around a lake, with around thirty distinct neighborhoods and mature, tree-lined streets (source: Walden Lake Community Association). It is governed by an HOA with reported dues in roughly the 100 to 120 dollar a month range depending on the neighborhood, and there is no CDD. The defining open question is the former Walden Lake golf course, closed for years and the subject of an ongoing city code-enforcement and redevelopment fight; that outcome, plus the specific neighborhood and the home's updates, is what actually moves value here."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Walden Lake market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $331K ($188 per sq ft), with homes averaging 55 days on market and 6.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 14 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Walden Lake is a large, established master-planned community in Plant City, in eastern Hillsborough County (ZIP 33566), built around a lake with tree-lined streets winding through around thirty distinct neighborhoods (source: Walden Lake Community Association, waldenlake.org).

Because the community is built out and mature, the spread between listings comes down to the specific neighborhood, the home's age, condition, and updates, and the homesite far more than any single community-wide number. Floor plans and lot sizes vary widely across the neighborhoods.

Walden Lake is governed by the Walden Lake Community Association, an HOA. Reported dues run roughly 100 to 120 dollars a month depending on the neighborhood (source: HOA Bulletin Board); there is no Community Development District. Confirm the exact dues and what they include for any specific home.

The defining issue here is the former Walden Lake golf course, which closed years ago and has been the subject of ongoing Plant City code-enforcement action and contested redevelopment proposals. Buyers near the former course should read that situation carefully before they fall for a list price.

Quick Match

Who Walden Lake is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want an established, mature-tree community with a lake
  • Households who value parks, trails, and a built-out neighborhood feel
  • Buyers who prefer an HOA community with no CDD
  • Buyers comfortable doing homework on the former golf course question

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want brand-new construction throughout
  • Those who need an active, open golf course on site
  • Buyers who want a short commute to downtown Tampa
  • Anyone unwilling to read the former-course redevelopment situation
Market Pulse

How Walden Lake is performing right now

54/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
6Months of supplytight
28Median days on marketdays
1 : 7Under contract vs for salestrong demand
14Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Walden Lake listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Walden Lake buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

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 · 1 daysTop listing
$410,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,383 sqft · built 1988
1516 Teakwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by CENTURY 21 CIRCLE
Active · 1 days
$350,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1979
515 Sandalwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
Listed by SOVEREIGN REAL ESTATE GROUP
Active · 84 days
$349,900
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1985
1413 Sandalwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
RenovatedBest value
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
Active · 1 days
$345,000
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,907 sqft · built 1982
1201 Sandalwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
Active · 56 days
$324,900
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1980
1424 Oakwood Lane, PLANT CITY, 33563
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by TRUENORTH REALTY OF FLORIDA LLC
Active · 28 days
$324,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 1987
1418 Sandalwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
Active · 212 days
$305,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1985
1406 Sandalwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by FRIENDS REALTY LLC
Pending · 11 days
$420,000
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,976 sqft · built 1975
1615 Teakwood Drive, PLANT CITY, 33563
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by SK REALTY

Active and pending Walden Lake listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Walden Lake on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Plant City trades a longer downtown Tampa commute for an established community, easy I-4 access, and a midpoint between Tampa and Lakeland.

Drive times from Walden Lake. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown Plant City~10 min · ~4 miles
I-4 (Park Road)~10 min · ~4 miles
Lakeland~25 min · ~18 miles
Brandon / Westfield Brandon~25 min · ~18 miles
Downtown Tampa~35-40 min · ~25 miles
Tampa Int'l Airport~45 min · ~32 miles

Distances and drive times are approximate. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Walden Lake (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Walden Lake is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Elementary

Walden Lake Elementary School

Middle

Tomlin Middle School

High

Plant City High School

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Walden Lake address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Walden Lake: an established master-planned community around a lake, an HOA with no CDD, and an unresolved redevelopment question on the former golf course. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Walden Lake

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Walden Lake, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishSteady demand for an established, mature community supports values, while the former golf course redevelopment is the main swing factor for homes near it; the outcome is worth tracking before you buy nearby.

Established master-planned community around a lake

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Mature trees, a lake, and around thirty built-out neighborhoods are a durable draw newer subdivisions cannot copy.

HOA community with no CDD

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Reported HOA dues in a moderate range with no CDD keep the carrying cost lower than many newer communities.

Parks, trails, and recreation amenities

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Walking and biking trails, parks, and courts support everyday livability and resale demand.

Former golf course closed and contested

Ongoing
BearishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The closed course is in active code enforcement and contested redevelopment; proximity is a real consideration.

Redevelopment proposals under city review

2024 to 2025
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Revised plans for the former course are working through Plant City review; the outcome will shape nearby values.

Longer commute to downtown Tampa

Ongoing
BearishMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

The Plant City location trades a longer downtown commute for an established community and easy I-4 access.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Walden Lake, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. January 2025
    Community

    Plant City issues new code-enforcement notice on former Walden Lake golf course

    The City of Plant City documented continued code-enforcement action on the former Walden Lake golf course, issuing a Notice of Violation in January 2025 with a compliance deadline over maintenance and nuisance conditions. Why it matters: The unresolved condition of the former course is a real consideration for homes near it and worth tracking before buying nearby. Source

  2. October 2024
    Development

    Developer revises plan for closed Walden Lake golf course amid resident opposition

    WFLA reported the developer of the closed Walden Lake golf course submitted a revised, smaller plan with fewer residences and no apartments or retail, while neighboring residents continued to oppose new construction on the site. Why it matters: How the redevelopment is resolved will shape values for homes adjacent to the former course. Source

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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 Strategy

The Walden Lake buying strategy.

If we were buying in Walden Lake, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Identify the specific neighborhood. Walden Lake has around thirty, and product, lot size, and feel vary widely across them.

2

Read the former golf course situation. It is closed and in an ongoing redevelopment and code-enforcement fight; proximity matters.

3

Confirm the HOA dues in writing. Reported figures vary by neighborhood; get the exact amount and what it covers.

4

Judge condition and updates. In an established community, the home's age and renovation level set the price, not the address.

5

Map the real commute. Plant City is convenient to I-4 and Lakeland but a longer drive to downtown Tampa.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
An updated home in a well-kept neighborhood away from the former course, priced to real comps
Biggest Risk
Buying next to the former golf course before the redevelopment outcome is known
Best Lot
Mature, well-treed lots in established interior neighborhoods
Smart Timing
Watch the former-course redevelopment decisions and how they shape nearby values
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Walden Lake is a large, established master-planned community in Plant City built around a lake, with around thirty distinct neighborhoods and tree-lined streets, plus parks, playgrounds, walking and biking trails, and tennis and basketball courts (source: Walden Lake Community Association; HOA Bulletin Board). It is governed by the Walden Lake Community Association HOA, with reported dues roughly 100 to 120 dollars a month depending on the neighborhood, and there is no CDD. The community's former golf course closed years ago and is the subject of ongoing Plant City code-enforcement action and contested redevelopment proposals (source: City of Plant City). Confirm HOA dues and the former-course status per home.

Walden Lake Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Walden Lake.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Walden Lake today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home
$301K to $327K

Smaller, older homes or villa-style product in the more modest neighborhoods, the value way into Walden Lake.

Lowest entry
The Core Home
$327K to $365K

Mid-size single-family homes on mature lots, updated to varying degrees, the heart of the Walden Lake resale market.

Most inventory
The Top
$365K to $365K

Larger, renovated homes on the best lots in the premier neighborhoods, the strongest resale here.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$331K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$301K to $327K
The Entry Home
Smaller, older homes or villa-style product in the more modest neighborhoods, the value way into Walden Lake.
$327K to $365K
The Core Home
Mid-size single-family homes on mature lots, updated to varying degrees, the heart of the Walden Lake resale market.
$365K to $365K
The Top
Larger, renovated homes on the best lots in the premier neighborhoods, the strongest resale here.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Walden Lake, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Walden Lake is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Walden Lake holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Plant City locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Walden Lake

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Walden Lake1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Walden Lake2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Walden Lake3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Walden Lake4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Walden Lake5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The lake and the mature trees are priced into every listing. The deal turns on the specific neighborhood, the home's updates, and the former golf course question.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.4B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.3/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency6.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.2/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Walden Lake is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Golf, lake, and preserve lots hold value best
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Premium homesites resell faster
  • ~3% asking premium for premium lots today

In a built-out club community, the lot is the resale insurance

The houses can be renovated, but the lot and view cannot. Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots consistently command higher premiums and resell faster than interior lots backing to another home. The premium you pay for a great homesite is the discount you avoid when you sell.

The mistake is paying an estate price for a base interior lot. We help buyers spot which homesites carry real, durable premiums and which are dressed-up interiors, so your money lands where the market will give it back.

Strongest resaleGolf frontage and lakefront homesites at Walden Lake

Golf & lakefront lots

Open views over the course or the 26 community lakes. The scarcest, most in-demand homesites; they command the highest premiums and resell fastest.

Strong resalePreserve-backing homesites at Walden Lake

Preserve lots

Backing to protected preserve means privacy with no rear neighbor. A consistent favorite that holds value well above a standard interior lot.

Moderate resaleCul-de-sac and larger interior homesites at Walden Lake

Cul-de-sac & larger lots

Less traffic, more yard, and an easy walk to the club for some streets. A real but smaller premium that depends on the street and parcel size.

Value tierStandard interior homesites at Walden Lake

Standard interior lots

The most affordable way through the gates, and the best renovation value. Just do not pay a golf or lake price for one, this is where buyers most often overpay.

Relative resale strength by lot and view, illustrative of how Walden Lake homesites trade. The exact premium depends on the specific home, the view, and the street.

The 15-Second Verdict

Walden Lake in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, mature community around a lake with an HOA and no CDD.
Biggest advantageMature trees, a lake, and built-out neighborhoods that newer subdivisions cannot reproduce.
Biggest riskThe former golf course redevelopment fight and how it shapes nearby values.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a mature lot away from the former course, matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou want new construction, an open golf course, or a short downtown Tampa commute.

HOA & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA community, no CDD
  • Reported dues roughly 100 to 120 a month
  • Dues vary by neighborhood, confirm per home
  • Former golf course is closed
  • Lake, parks, and trails included

Walden Lake is governed by the Walden Lake Community Association HOA. Reported dues run roughly 100 to 120 dollars a month depending on the neighborhood (source: HOA Bulletin Board); confirm the exact dues and any sub-association fee for a specific home per parcel. There is no CDD.

HOA supports common areas, ponds, parks, trails, and community infrastructure. Specific inclusions vary by neighborhood; confirm in the governing documents.

No active golf or country club membership. The former golf course is closed and the subject of ongoing redevelopment proceedings.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Walden Lake buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxHillsborough County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Walden Lake.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

In a large established community, buyers compare your home to others in your neighborhood and weigh proximity to the former course, so condition and location set your number.

Selling in Walden Lake

Price it to the neighborhood, the updates, and the comps, not the Zestimate.

If you are selling in Walden Lake, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales within your specific neighborhood, matched to your home's condition and updates, not an automated estimate that lumps all thirty neighborhoods together.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Walden Lake, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Hawkstone, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Walden Lake home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Walden Lake matched to your condition, lot, and view, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.
How much local inventory is already under contract

13% 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 (2026-06-25).

Walden Lake Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Walden Lake is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $345,000, and homes go under contract in about 28 days.

6.0
Months supply
$345,000
Median list
$331,200
Median sold
$189
Per sqft
28
Days on mkt
7/2/14
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33563 ZIP is $283,208, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walden Lake located?
Walden Lake is in Plant City, Hillsborough County, Florida (ZIP 33566), in eastern Hillsborough County, set around a lake with around thirty distinct neighborhoods.
Is Walden Lake a master-planned community?
Yes. Walden Lake is a large, established master-planned community built around a lake, with around thirty neighborhoods and tree-lined streets (source: Walden Lake Community Association).
Does Walden Lake have an HOA?
Yes. Walden Lake is governed by the Walden Lake Community Association. Reported dues run roughly 100 to 120 dollars a month depending on the neighborhood (source: HOA Bulletin Board); confirm the exact amount per home.
Does Walden Lake have a CDD?
No Community Development District is indicated for Walden Lake. It is an HOA community. Always confirm the full carrying cost on the tax bill for a specific parcel.
What happened to the Walden Lake golf course?
The former Walden Lake golf course closed years ago and is the subject of ongoing Plant City code-enforcement action and contested redevelopment proposals (source: City of Plant City). It is not open for play.
What amenities does Walden Lake have?
A lake, parks and playgrounds, walking and biking trails, and tennis and basketball courts, with around thirty neighborhoods set in mature, tree-lined streets (source: Walden Lake Community Association; HOA Bulletin Board).
What schools serve Walden Lake?
Walden Lake is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools in the Plant City area. Assignment is by address, so confirm the current zoned elementary, middle, and high school for a specific home with the district.
Is Walden Lake new construction or resale?
Walden Lake is an established, built-out community, so it trades almost entirely as resale. Read each home on its condition and updates, since age and renovation level vary widely.
How far is Walden Lake from Tampa?
Plant City is convenient to I-4 and Lakeland but a longer drive to downtown Tampa; expect roughly thirty to forty minutes to downtown depending on traffic. We will map your real commute.
Is Walden Lake a good investment?
Walden Lake has durable appeal from its lake, mature trees, and established neighborhoods, but the former golf course question and each home's condition decide the outcome. We give you the honest trade-offs.
Which Walden Lake neighborhood is best?
There is no single answer; the community has around thirty neighborhoods that vary in product, lot size, and proximity to the former course. We will help you compare them to your budget and priorities.
How do I see homes for sale in Walden Lake?
Tell us your budget and timeline and we will send live Walden Lake listings, true comparable sales within your target neighborhood, and a read on the former-course situation, before the portals.
Should I worry about buying near the former golf course?
Proximity to the former course is a real consideration given the ongoing redevelopment and code-enforcement matters. We will show you where a specific home sits and what is currently proposed.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Walden Lake?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want an established, mature community around a lakeExcellent fit
Households who value parks, trails, and built-out neighborhoodsExcellent fit
Buyers who prefer an HOA community with no CDDExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable researching the former golf course situationExcellent fit
Buyers focused on a home's condition and updates over the addressExcellent fit
Buyers who want brand-new construction throughoutProbably not
Those who need an active golf course on siteProbably not
Buyers who need a short downtown Tampa commuteProbably not
Anyone unwilling to read the former-course redevelopment situationProbably not

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