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Lake Hollingsworth

In Lakeland, residents can live surrounded by the water while being completely landlocked, and Lake Hollingsworth is no exception. Homes closer to the water overlook the lake with stellar views and properties, and people can do so much more than just boat — there are trails along the shoreline and water sports for the adventurous. The community is
- Average Value
  
  $561K
- List Price
  
  $274K - $1.3M
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  28 Listings
Lake Hollingsworth
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Happy Trails

Kissimmee’s Happy Trails is a rural enclave offering the feel of secluded, country living while being a stone’s throw from big-city life. Residents in this private community enjoy upscale ranches and estates on some of the largest wooded lots in the area. Happy Trails is one of six rural enclaves in Osceola County, and as the name suggests,
- Average Value
  
  $523K
- List Price
  
  $280K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
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  415 Listings
Happy Trails
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Lakeland Highlands

Lakeland Highlands is an expansive and dense suburb in the southern portion of Lakeland. Homeowners live among lakes and green spaces woven between residential spaces. Only 20 minutes from downtown and under 2 hours from both Tampa and Orlando, locals are within reach of city action without the traffic or higher cost of living. Lakes of various
- Average Value
  
  $459K
- List Price
  
  $235K - $1.6M
- For Sale
  
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  71 Listings
Lakeland Highlands
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Loughman

Fourteen miles south of Walt Disney World Resort, the suburban developments and gated resort-style communities that make up Loughman attract both long-term residents and those looking for a summer home in sunny central Florida. “It’s close to Disney, so people can buy the property and rent it out to vacationers,” says Nick Flint, local realtor at
- Average Value
  
  $447K
- List Price
  
  $290K - $1.7M
- For Sale
  
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  373 Listings
Loughman
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Highland City

The Highland City suburb of South Lakeland offers residents a wide variety of home styles and prices, plus proximity to parks and entertainment. “Lakeland is one of the top-growing cities in the nation, and Highland City is located in a prime area,” says lifelong resident Christine Hubbert, a Realtor with Team Hubbert at Better Homes and Gardens
- Average Value
  
  $421K
- List Price
  
  $250K - $1.3M
- For Sale
  
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  139 Listings
Highland City
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Winston

Homebuyers choose Winston for its expansive greenspaces, local restaurants and gated suburban communities. “It’s an up-and-coming spot with a lot of new housing in the last 5 years. They’re expanding because of the Geico corporate offices and a few other large companies like Walmart and Amazon,” says Kelley Vogel Blackburn, a local broker
- Average Value
  
  $388K
- List Price
  
  $262K - $958K
- For Sale
  
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  121 Listings
Winston
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Greater Bartow

With development popping up amid the rural landscape of Florida’s fastest-growing county, Greater Bartow is a neighborhood that offers an intriguing mix of personas. “You have a small hometown feel where you are away from it all, but you’re close enough to do everything you want,” says Mike Troller, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in nearby
- Average Value
  
  $372K
- List Price
  
  $276K - $519K
- For Sale
  
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  46 Listings
Greater Bartow
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Ridgewood Lakes Village

Set amid the many lakes for which it was named, Ridgewood Lakes Village in Davenport, Florida offers a tight-knit suburban lifestyle for its residents. The neighborhood is home to several master-planned communities that offer a quiet reprieve from the nearby excitement of theme parks like Universal Studios and Disney World and the more populous
- Average Value
  
  $368K
- List Price
  
  $262K - $558K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  64 Listings
Ridgewood Lakes Village
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Polk City

Polk City doesn’t just draw homebuyers for its rural scenery and affordable homes. “What I like best about it is the location,” says Jana Lee Klimek, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. “You’re close to Orlando and Tampa. You can get on I-4 and go to the theme parks in one direction and the beaches in the other direction. But you can also go a
- Average Value
  
  $365K
- List Price
  
  $132K - $843K
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  69 Listings
Polk City
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Kathleen

The Lakeland suburb of Kathleen is a haven for both commuters and folks looking to balance city living with a slightly more rural atmosphere. “Lakeland’s suburbs are right between Tampa and Orlando,” explains Clarisa Moody, a Plant City Realtor and six-year local. “A lot of people have to commute either way, so they like living right in the
- Average Value
  
  $356K
- List Price
  
  $144K - $952K
- For Sale
  
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  30 Listings
Kathleen
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Lake Ashton

Ease and accessibility are the cornerstones of this Lake Wales neighborhood in Central Florida. With an average temperature of 73 degrees, residents of the Lake Ashton community can indulge in the warm climate, their lakeside proximity and plenty of water-oriented activities throughout the year. Residents here operate on “lake time,” meaning they
- Average Value
  
  $352K
- List Price
  
  $201K - $749K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  324 Listings
Lake Ashton
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Poinsettia Park

Surrounded by lakes, Poinsettia Park in Winter Haven, Florida is a sunny slice of suburbia where residents enjoy their leisure time boating, fishing and golfing. “Shopping and dining are about 4 miles away on Winter Haven’s Main Street, and with nearby access to Highway 17, folks stay connected to neighboring cities like Orlando and Tampa,” says
- Average Value
  
  $347K
- List Price
  
  $145K - $912K
- For Sale
  
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  70 Listings
Poinsettia Park
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Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens, named after Florida’s first theme park and home to Winter Haven’s biggest attraction, is an appealing mixed-use neighborhood dotted by lakes and anchored by a convenient commercial corridor. Located in the heart of Central Florida, the neighborhood takes center stage in fast-growing Polk County, a popular alternative to buzzier
- Average Value
  
  $346K
- List Price
  
  $116K - $1.2M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  140 Listings
Cypress Gardens
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Cypresswood

Cypresswood is a master-planned community where golf courses and country clubs offer luxury, convenience and amenities. With over 1,000 residential units and 14 neighborhood associations within Cypresswood Community Association, the area has plenty of housing options for various preferences. The main golf course, which opened in 1969 and was voted
- Average Value
  
  $338K
- List Price
  
  $198K - $834K
- For Sale
  
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  66 Listings
Cypresswood
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Davenport

Davenport is the fastest-growing city in Florida’s fastest-growing county. Davenport’s population increased 42 percent between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, from 9,721 to 16,850. New residents are drawn by a centralized location in northeast Polk County and livability that cannot be found in the nearest big city. “Taxes and other expenses are lower
- Average Value
  
  $332K
- List Price
  
  $105K - $527K
- For Sale
  
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  109 Listings
Davenport
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Alturas

Alturas, populated almost as much by lakes, fruit farms and cattle ranches as human beings, is a sprawling rural community in unincorporated Polk County between Bartow and Lake Wales. Covering 60 square miles, Alturas was founded in 1911 in hopes that it would become the capital of Central Florida’s burgeoning agriculture industry. Although that
- Average Value
  
  $332K
- List Price
  
  $125K - $1M
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  21 Listings
Alturas
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Schalamar Creek

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
- Average Value
  
  $327K
- List Price
  
  $60K - $419K
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  45 Listings
Schalamar Creek
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Lake Lucerne

Situated around the neighborhood’s namesake, residents of Lake Lucerne are never far from the water, with lakes surrounding the housing developments. “The draw with Winter Haven is that it’s part of the chain of lakes,” says sales agent Christina Maurais with CRF Resales. “It’s a beautiful environment with plenty of opportunities for outdoor
- Average Value
  
  $322K
- List Price
  
  $82K - $480K
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  80 Listings
Lake Lucerne
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Jones Corner

Despite the name, Jones Corner doesn’t require residents to “keep up with the Joneses.” In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This spacious residential area features an eclectic mix of midcentury and contemporary homes, with sizes and prices for many budgets. Thick forests separate the area from neighboring Auburndale, and wide lots give the community
- Average Value
  
  $304K
- List Price
  
  $118K - $609K
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  8 Listings
Jones Corner
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Lake Hamilton

Growth is encroaching on Lake Hamilton, a small town set amid the natural landscape of Central Florida. “All throughout Polk County, up and down Highway 27, the orange grove owners are selling off their land,” says Barbara Heddon, a Realtor with Century 21 Myers Realty in nearby Haines City. “We’re the fastest-growing county in the nation. It’s a
- Average Value
  
  $286K
- List Price
  
  $197K - $500K
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  23 Listings
Lake Hamilton
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Lake Fox

Lake Fox, a cozy waterfront community in Polk County, offers all the perks of Florida living at an affordable price. With easy access to a pair of neighborhood lakes, residents are conveniently positioned to enjoy the Winter Haven lifestyle. Relaxing on pontoon boats with friends and family, angling for that next big catch in fish-heavy waters and
- Average Value
  
  $284K
- List Price
  
  $95K - $366K
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  17 Listings
Lake Fox
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Babson Park

“Babson Park is a small community with a wonderful quality of life,” says Julie Seay, a Broker Associate for Coldwell Banker Realty who has lived in the area since the 1970s. “It’s close to Crooked Lake which is super clean and perfect for water sports like boating and jet skiing; students go to great schools and neighbors celebrate holidays
- Average Value
  
  $283K
- List Price
  
  $264K - $616K
- For Sale
  
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  7 Listings
Babson Park
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Frostproof

Once an epicenter of the Florida citrus industry, the rural community of Frostproof has settled into a quiet, rustic town since the end of the boom in the 1970s. “We call ourselves ‘The Friendly City,’ and that’s what we are. We’re all friends,” says Estelle Sullivan, a member of the town’s Planning & Zoning Committee. “We’re a very gracious,
- Average Value
  
  $269K
- List Price
  
  $102K - $740K
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  59 Listings
Frostproof
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Square Lake

On the outskirts of Bartow, Square Lake is a neighborhood made up of gated communities. This includes Floral Lakes, a 55 and up community where residents can enjoy various activities with same-age peers. Because it is so close to the city, locals have access to the several restaurants and facilities in Bartow, including the Polk County History
- Average Value
  
  $267K
- List Price
  
  $130K - $538K
- For Sale
  
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  13 Listings
Square Lake
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Mulberry

Mulberry, Florida, was founded as a phosphate town at the turn of the 20th century. Today, this growing city, 10 miles from Lakeland, provides 80% of the nation’s phosphate supply. Locals can work for several large chemical and fertilizer manufacturers while enjoying proximity to western and central Florida destinations. “It’s sandwiched between
- Average Value
  
  $253K
- List Price
  
  $161K - $561K
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  Homes For Sale
  
  14 Listings
Mulberry

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