Homes zoned for
Southwest Elementary School
Everyday Lakeland living between Tampa and Orlando
38
Homes for sale
$359,295
Median list price
$194
Avg price / sqft
48
Median days on market
The Southwest Elementary zone sits in the heart of Lakeland, the kind of Polk County neighborhood where new-construction streets share the map with established blocks and everything you need day-to-day is a short drive away. Families here fold into a wider network of well-known area schools, from Sleepy Hill Middle School to George W. Jenkins Senior High, and the location splits the difference between the two big metros — roughly 37 minutes to downtown Tampa and about 53 to Walt Disney World.
For buyers, this is one of the more approachable corners of the Lakeland homes for sale market. There are 39 active listings right now with a median list price of $358,690, and 16 of those are new construction, so you can choose between move-in-ready builds and resale value. Homes are moving at a steady, non-frantic pace — a 42-day median on market — which gives you room to tour options on the live map without rushing a decision.
Southwest Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$145,000 – $699K price range
1,709 sqft median home
$40/mo median HOA
$1,400/mo median rent
196 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$370,000
4547 Windee, Lakeland FL 33811, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba
$560,000
2411 OLD MEDULLA ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,117 sqft
$550,000
503 PRADO PLACE, LAKELAND
6 bd · 6 ba · 2,045 sqft
$405,530
4476 RIVER BIRCH BEND, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,135 sqft
$381,765
4470 RIVER BIRCH BEND, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,819 sqft
$369,900
4570 WINDEE AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft
$358,690
4458 RIVER BIRCH BEND, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,545 sqft
$240,000
1155 W 5TH STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,045 sqft
$157,000
223 WINDSOR STREET UNIT 6, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 748 sqft
$406,305
3860 WRENWOOD DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,029 sqft
$359,900
730 MARTINIQUE CIRCLE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,651 sqft
$339,000
552 PALENCIA PLACE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,295 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southwest Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southwest Elementary School market
196
Sold, last 12 months
$330,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
29 days
Median time to sell
Southwest Elementary School vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 11.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwest Elementary School home
≈ $2,356/mo
$359,295 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$40/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
8,121
Median age
42
Median income
$62,806
Median home value
$239,752
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwest Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Straight answers
Southwest Elementary School FAQs
Is the Southwest Elementary area a good place to live?+
It's a practical Lakeland location for families who want reasonable commutes in both directions — about 37 minutes to downtown Tampa and 53 to Walt Disney World. The zone connects to a broad set of area schools, including Kathleen Senior High School, and offers a mix of new and established homes.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's on the more attainable end for the region, with a median list price of $358,690 and active listings ranging from $145,000 to $699,000. At an average of $194 per square foot on a median 1,680-square-foot home, you get solid space for the price compared with the Tampa and Orlando metros nearby.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Over the last 12 months, 197 homes sold at a median price of $329,990, while current active listings carry a median of $358,690. There are no $1M-plus listings active right now, so this is firmly a mid-market neighborhood.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady rather than overheated — homes take a median of 42 days to sell and sellers are getting about 98% of their asking price. With 39 active listings and 16 of them new construction, buyers have genuine choice, which you can browse on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light on the carrying side — the median HOA runs just $40 per month, and only one active listing is gated. Median property tax is about $2,571 a year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent sits around $1,400 per month.
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