Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Southwest Lakeland
Established Lakeland living halfway between Tampa and Orlando
7
Homes for sale
$289,900
Median list price
$200
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
Southwest Lakeland is the practical, lived-in side of the city, where mid-century ranch streets, mature trees, and a handful of well-known pockets like Sandpiper and Winston give the area a settled, unhurried feel. It sits close to some of Lakeland's most photographed water, with Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Bentley anchoring the eastern edge, and it keeps you within a 40-minute reach of downtown Tampa and under an hour to Walt Disney World.
For a buyer today, this is a small, fast-moving corner of the Lakeland market. There are only 7 active listings against 32 sales in the past year, so inventory is thin and homes that are priced right don't linger. The median list price sits at $289,900, sellers are collecting about 98% of asking, and the typical home goes under contract in around 40 days.
Southwest Lakeland is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$157,000 – $550K price range
1,457 sqft median home
$416/mo median HOA
$2,350/mo median rent
32 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Southwest Lakeland
$179,900
223 WINDSOR STREET UNIT 4, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft
$157,000
223 WINDSOR STREET UNIT 6, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft
$550,000
503 PRADO PLACE, LAKELAND
6 bd · 6 ba · 2,045 sqft
$269,900$274,900
3142 HENDERSON CIRCLE W, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,457 sqft
$289,900$299,950
521 W PALMEDEN DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft
$379,000$399,950
717 W END CRESCENT N, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,366 sqft
$425,000$429,000
504 PRADO PLACE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,052 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Southwest Lakeland market
32
Sold, last 12 months
$295,750
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
19 days
Median time to sell
Southwest Lakeland vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Lakeland boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Southwest Lakeland is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwest Lakeland home
≈ $2,395/mo
$289,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$416/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,350/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,199
Median age
53
Median income
$61,133
Median home value
$198,536
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwest Lakeland
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Food & Drink
Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Food & Drink
Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
Straight answers
Southwest Lakeland FAQs
Is Southwest Lakeland a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want an established, low-key neighborhood with lakes nearby and easy reach to both Tampa and Orlando. Communities such as Sandpiper and Winston offer mature streets, and the area feeds into Southwest Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Lakeland Senior High. The under-40-minute drive to downtown Tampa makes it realistic for commuters.
Is Southwest Lakeland expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable parts of Lakeland, with a median list price of $289,900 and a range from about $157,000 up to $550,000. Average pricing works out to roughly $200 per square foot on a median home size of 1,457 square feet. There are no active $1M+ listings here, so this is squarely a mainstream-priced market.
What do homes cost in Southwest Lakeland?+
Active listings run from $157,000 to $550,000 with a median list of $289,900, and homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $295,750. That gap between list and sold reflects sellers getting about 98% of asking. If you'd rather rent, the median is around $2,350 a month.
How is the market in Southwest Lakeland right now?+
It's tight and steady. With just 7 homes on the market against 32 sales in the last 12 months, there isn't much to choose from at any given time. The typical listing goes under contract in about 40 days and sellers hold close to 98% of their asking price, so well-priced homes move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $416 a month, though that varies a lot by community, so confirm the figure on any specific home. Property taxes come in around $2,907 a year at the median, which is modest for the price point. Always verify both numbers against the exact listing before you write an offer.
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