Roughly 7 miles east of downtown Lakeland is the idyllic suburban neighborhood of Schalamar Creek, made up of planned communities and well-maintained developments that provide those who live in the area with quiet living among lakes, woodlands and the golf course after which the neighborhood was named. At the literal and figurative center of the neighborhood is the Schalamar Creek Golf & Country Club, a gated community that offers resort-style living for residents aged 55 and older — though both members and non-members of the retirement community have access to the course.
Schalamar Creek
Suburban Neighborhood in Lakeland, Florida
Polk County 33801, 33823
Well-maintained properties in planned residential communities
Spanning 500 acres made up over 800 homes, the gated community of Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club offers lakefront, golf course and wooded lots depending on the buyer’s preference. Smaller homes in the community with more modest floor plans start at around $40,000, with larger homes selling for roughly $255,000. While some homes have attached garages, most have attached carports instead — though all have individual driveways. Homes here date back to the late 20th century, with some built in the early 2000s. These manufactured ranch-style homes sit on lot-leased land, with some having traditional midcentury architecture while others have more midcentury modern influence. Homes here sit on small, grassy and well-maintained lawns, with most owners paying detailed attention to landscaping. On the northern edge of the neighborhood outside of the 55+ community is Saddle Creek Preserve, a planned development with newly constructed and still-developing custom one and two-story New Traditional homes. Prices in this development start at around $250,000 and range to around $420,000 for the largest floor plans. Homes in this development sit on well-landscaped, grassy lawns, and the quiet streets are lined with wide sidewalks for families to walk and young children to ride their bikes.
Amble recreation opportunites for residents and non-residents of the retirement community
Residents of Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club have access to an abundance of recreational amenities, including a large, heated swimming pool, a fitness pool, a jacuzzi, a billiards room, tennis, pickleball and shuffleboard courts, several fishing lakes and more. Both residents and non-residents of the country club community can utilize the on-site 18-hole course, located alongside the nearly 750-acre Saddle Creek Park, a protected bird sanctuary, allowing golfers to see a wide variety of birds while on the course. At Saddle Creek Park, visitors can find multiple playgrounds as well as scenic camping opportunities. The park offers some of the best fishing in Polk County via a connected maze of lakes, which provide four fishing ramps. An expansive network of trails connects the park to the nearby Tenoric Fish Management Area, with even more fishing opportunities — just be careful of alligators while out on the water! Horse enthusiasts can visit the local Mainstone Riding Academy just east of the country club, which offers instructions and boarding and features a 4-acre cross-country course, a jumping arena, and a 24-stall barn.
College and career prep at Tenoroc High
Children who reside in the neighborhood can attend Polk County Public Schools, like Crystal Lake Elementary, which receives a C-minus rating from Niche, and Crystal Lake Middle, which earns a C. At the C-plus-rated Tenoroc High School, students can enroll in one of the three offered academies, including the Lakeland Electric Power Academy, Diversified Agricultural Studies Academy or the Construction Academy, enabling them to earn college credit, scholarships and internship opportunities while gaining job shadowing experience and hands-on career training. Students can also enroll in the AICE program, which provides an accelerated and more individually tailored curriculum designed by the University of Cambridge and allows students to graduate with an advanced diploma to boost college applications at Florida colleges and universities while providing college credit.
Nearby grocery shopping with dining at the golf course or just outside the neighboorhood
Residents can shop at Winn Dixie just a few miles west on E. Memorial Blvd., with Walmart and ALDI roughly 5 miles east. Locals can stop into Pop’s Seafood and Produce less than 2 miles away on the other side of East Memorial Boulevard or Cravin Seafood Market and Pop’s Seafood roughly 4 miles west for freshly caught seafood that they can take home and cook themselves or have prepared for them on-site. Residents of and non-residents of Schalamar Creek Golf and Country Club can dine at the club’s on-site restaurant, The Caddy Shack, with a full-service bar and grill. Open daily for breakfast and lunch with dinner specials Monday through Saturday and a daily happy hour, it’s a popular place to end or kick off tee time. The Pantry Modern Diner is about 5 miles east and offers a large breakfast menu alongside sandwiches, burgers and hearty plated comfort meals. For sweet treats, savory empanadas and a cup of coffee, residents can travel just a few miles west on E. Memorial Blvd. to Lakeland Bakery.
Close to downtown Lakeland with easy access to Tampa, Orlando and surrounding hubs
U.S. Highway 92, also known as East Memorial Boulevard, forms the neighborhood’s southern border and connects residents with major surrounding routes and interstates for easy commuting to surrounding Florida hubs. For air travel, Orlando International Airport is just over 50 miles northeast, while Tampa International Airport is less than 50 miles west. When in need of emergency and specialized medical attention, Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is roughly 7 miles west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Heather Spinosa
Heather Spinosa
MIHARA & ASSOCIATES INC.
(813) 773-0261
98 Total Sales
1 in Schalamar Creek
$301,000 Price
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Keegan Siegfried
Keegan Siegfried
LPT REALTY, LLC
(656) 218-5427
195 Total Sales
1 in Schalamar Creek
$295,000 Price
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Holland McKnight
Holland McKnight
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-ELITE P
(813) 729-8092
56 Total Sales
1 in Schalamar Creek
$274,900 Price
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Cyleste Goodson
Cyleste Goodson
REGAL REAL ESTATE LLC
(863) 777-5247
166 Total Sales
1 in Schalamar Creek
$284,990 Price
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Sonia Crespo Ballesteros
SC
Sonia Crespo Ballesteros
Responds QuicklyLPT REALTY, LLC
(321) 419-1712
36 Total Sales
1 in Schalamar Creek
$299,990 Price
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Reddy Seelam
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Reddy Seelam
Responds QuicklyCHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
(855) 620-4565
58 Total Sales
1 in Schalamar Creek
$300,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Saddle Creek Park
Auburndale Dog Park
Aldine Combee Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
Tenoroc Public Use Area
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Midway Gardens Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Sailor Cove Dog Park
- Dog Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Schalamar Creek | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Schalamar Creek, Lakeland sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Schalamar Creek, Lakeland over the last 12 months is $321,967, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$316,000
Median Single Family Price
$315,000
Median Townhouse Price
$95,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$121
Number of Homes for Sale
49
Last 12 months Home Sales
39
Months of Supply
15.10
Median List Price
$285,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
482
Median Year Built
1998
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,976
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,537
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Thursday, Apr 248am - 7pm
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Sunday, Apr 2710am - 1pm
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Saturday, Apr 262:30 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,339
Median Age
66
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
52.6%
Significantly above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,981
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,668
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
% Population in Labor Force
33.8%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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