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Southwest Lakeland, communities within a community
Residential diversity and a premier golf and country club make Southwest Lakeland an attractive neighborhood for homebuyers of all ages. The neighborhood includes a few communities within it, with the most prominent being the private, gated community of Grasslands. “It’s about 1,000 homes,” says Pat Jones, a real estate agent who worked for the area’s developer for 15 years before switching to Better Homes & Gardens Fine Living. “When the area was first started, it was just Oakbridge, but once they built the country club, one side became Oakbridge and the other Grasslands.”
Southwest Lakeland an attractive neighborhood for homebuyers of all ages.
Bring the whole family to Lakeside Village for a night out for live music, events, and shopping.
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Listings fly off market at various pricing
From established single-family homes to amenities-filled 55-plus manufactured home communities, Southwest Lakeland offers something for everyone. Condos listing between $200,000 and $400,000 can be found near Spanish-style estate homes listing as much as $2 million. “Everything is selling very quickly,” says Elizabeth Willers, real estate agent with EXP Realty LLC who lives in Grasslands. “As soon as a condo goes on the market, it goes. Sometimes, they don’t even make it to market. Neighbors talk!” Southwest Lakeland’s established single-family housing consists primarily of ranch-style homes, although small cottages, bungalows and midcentury-modern properties add to an eclectic architectural mix. Prices are varied, with listings ranging between $200,000 and $650,000. Manufactured homes range between $40,000 to $85,000, but these communities are typically reserved for retired individuals and offer amenities that include large clubhouses, pools and fitness centers.
Beautifully manicured lawns line the many residential streets of Southwest Lakeland.
Condos listing between $200,000 and $400,000 can be found throughout the area of SW Lakeland.
Traditional style homes with well manicured lawns can be seen throughout Southwest Lakeland.
With an open floor plan and good size lots the bungalow is a great option for families.
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Grasslands golf and all-inclusive play
Grasslands Golf & Country Club is the main recreation center of the neighborhood. It features an 18-hole, par-72 layout that encompasses more than 7,100 yards. The private club, which has been member-owned since 2017, also includes tennis and pickleball courts, as well as a junior Olympic-sized pool. It also plays host to the PGA Tour's Web.com Qualifying, stage one. There are no traditional green spaces in Southwest Lakeland, but a few parks within 2 1/2 miles include Horney Park, Dobbins Park and Edgewood Park. Each features sizable playgrounds and picnic areas, but Edgewood stands apart with its tennis center and all-abilities inclusive play structure.
The Private Grasslands Golf & Country Club features an 18-hole, par-72 course, and a myriad of other amenities.
Grasslands Golf & Country Club is a premium private club that offers pristine golf.
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Dinner out at Lakeside Village
No matter where in Southwest Lakeland residents live, retail and dining options are close and plentiful. Along Florida Avenue is Southgate shopping center, which houses a Publix Super Market and a bealls outlet clothing store, and Merchants Walk shopping mall, which features brand names like Walmart, Marshalls and Hobby Lobby. In the southwestern part of the neighborhood, Lakeside Village offers shoppers an IMAX theater and stores like Kohl’s, among various restaurants. Diners can salivate over freshly caught seafood at Fish City Grill or dig into Asian delicacies at eateries like Saigon Bistro or BD's Mongolian Grill.
A local favorite for residents of Southwest Lakeland is Fish City Grill.
Create-your-own stir fry at BD's Mongolian Grill
New to Southwest Lakeland is KPot a Korean BBQ infusion restaurant.
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Getting from city to city with Polk Parkway
Right along Southwest Lakeland’s border is Florida State Road 570, also known as Polk Parkway. The toll road connects directly to Interstate 4, about 5 miles to the northwest, and U.S. State Route 98 to the east. “People can get to Tampa and Orlando pretty easily because of Polk Parkway,” Jones says. “Usually isn’t more than an hour to Tampa.” Bus stops run along West Beacon Road and Florida Avenue South, and Lakeland Linder International Airport is only 4 1/2 miles away via Polk Parkway.
For trips to Tampa or Orlando hop on the Polk Parkway that runs through the neighborhood.
With several different lines, the Citrus Connection can take you throughout Polk County.
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Flying high at Polk County schools
The neighborhood’s two schools are Southwest Elementary School, which has a B-minus on Niche, and Southwest Middle School, which has a C. The elementary school has rolled out a new digital media academy, while the middle school offers tailored pre-academies in subjects like agriculture, culinary arts and media design. Kathleen Senior High School has a C-plus on Niche and offers an unconventional high school experience to students enrolled in the institution’s aerospace academy. Students receive all their schooling at Lakeland Linder International Airport but are still able to participate in activities at the high school campus, such as extracurricular sports and clubs.
Home to about 400 students Southwest Elementary nurtures academic excellence for all students.
Southwest Middle School is a public school located in Lakeland, FL.
Kathleen Senior High School is the second oldest of four high schools in Lakeland, Florida.
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Parks in this Area
Dobbins Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Horney Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Common Ground Park/Edgewood Park
Tennis
Playground
Dog Leg Woods
Dog Park
Publix Charities Park
Trails
Playground
Southwest Complex
Transit
Airport
Tampa International
57 min drive
Bus
Harden Blvd & Oakbridge Blvd E
Bus
N Pkway Frontage Rd & Oakbridge Lks Dr
Bus
400 W Beacon Rd
Bus
Merchants Walk Shopping Mall
Bus
S Florida Ave & Young Pl
Bus
Harden Blvd & W Edgewood Dr
Bus
Harden Blvd & Grasslands Blvd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Southwest Lakeland
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southwest Lakeland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland sell after 102 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Lakeland, Lakeland over the last 12 months is $372,678, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,234
Median Age
50
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$56,428
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,924
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.9%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
52.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
56''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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