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September Homes Sales rise overall in Polk County
October 31, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
The Polk County Florida housing market rose overall in September with 596 existing home sold – an increase of 8% from the previous month (551 sold homes) in Polk County – an increase in sales activity of 25% from the previous year. Overall Polk’s median price for existing homes increased by a small margin from the previous month to $102,227; however, dipped 27% from the previous year of $139,900.
Take a look at the city you live in and see what the numbers are for September 2009 for existing home sales – single family homes, condominiums, manufactured homes -including distressed properties in Polk County.
City Average Sold Price Median Sold Price # of Homes Sold
| AUBURNDALE |
99,111 |
92,000 |
23 |
|
| BABSON PARK |
285,000 |
285,000 |
1 |
|
| BARTOW |
79,453 |
80,000 |
15 |
|
| CHAMPIONS GATE |
150,000 |
150,000 |
1 |
|
| DAVENPORT |
136,818 |
121,000 |
133 |
|
| DUNDEE |
91,167 |
83,500 |
3 |
|
| EAGLE LAKE |
155,000 |
155,000 |
1 |
|
| FORT MEADE |
36,680 |
30,000 |
5 |
|
| FROSTPROOF |
22,000 |
22,000 |
1 |
|
| HAINES CITY |
98,482 |
78,000 |
28 |
|
| HIGHLAND CITY |
65,000 |
65,000 |
1 |
|
| INDIAN LAKE ESTATES |
37,000 |
37,000 |
1 |
|
| KISSIMMEE |
109,117 |
88,000 |
19 |
|
| LAKE ALFRED |
107,200 |
98,000 |
5 |
|
| LAKE WALES |
98,896 |
80,000 |
25 |
|
| LAKELAND |
129,025 |
121,000 |
183 |
|
| MULBERRY |
96,436 |
102,555 |
15 |
|
| POINCIANA |
79,361 |
70,000 |
61 |
|
| POLK CITY |
93,178 |
62,347 |
7 |
|
| SOLIVITA |
185,000 |
185,000 |
1 |
|
| WINTER HAVEN |
107,469 |
99,500 |
67 |
|
Let’s take a look at the distressed Polk County real estate market!
Distressed properties, which includes Bank owned, pre-foreclosure, in foreclosure and short sales count for 62% of our total sales in Polk County for the month of September.
- 281 sold homes were Bank Owned – median price $74,200 – Days on Market 31
- 89 sold homes were Short Sales – median price $114,000 – Days on Market 141
The data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”.
Florida overall real estate statistics
The Florida Association of Realtors® reports that existing home sales rose 34% in September from the previous year and a 4.1% increase from the previous month. Florida’s median home price continues to stumble with distressed properties dictating the housing market – Florida’s median sales price for existing homes last month dipped to $142,000 for a 34% decrease from the previous year and 3.66% from the previous month.
Lakeland Florida – CommonGround a place to be for all Children
October 30, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment

Lakeland CommonGround
Recently, I strolled around the most interesting playground I’ve ever seen, Lakeland CommonGround – oh boy, I wished I had a playground like this when I grew up. The best thing is it is right here in this beautiful city of Lakeland.
The thought originally of such a park came from two Lakeland-area mothers of children with special needs, who contacted the Parks and Recreation Department with their suggestion. After four years of fundraising, planning and construction, this park opened up for all children ages 2-12 earlier this year.

Lakeland Florida CommonGround Park – a Place for Children of all abilities
Located in Edgewood Park, at the corner of Edgewood Drive and Buckingham Avenue, Lakeland’s CommonGround uses the space very efficiently with two separate playground areas, a rock-climbing wall, an astroturf mound for kids to roll down, and much more for all children of all abilities. Play zones are exceptionally designed, so children can play side-by-side.
The park is open from 8:00 a.m. until dusk!
I just love when city, community leaders, various fund raising organizations, such as the Rotary Clubs, businesses and volunteers come together and create such a place for children. Again, this just goes to show that Lakeland is not just a pit stop of Interstate 4. It is a great place to raise a family with children of all abilities.


