Chuck Welch
Lakeland Real Estate Update – 02/16/10-02/28/10
March 9, 2010 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
Update for the Lakeland FL real estate market! There are 1912 homes for sale throughout Lakeland, Florida – as of 03/09/10. The inventory of Lakeland homes for sale in the past few months hovers around 1900. Newly listed homes for the period of February 16th through February 28th decreased to 135 Lakeland homes for sale. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® increased to $165,281 from my previous report.
The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
4 duplex units with a sales price of $138,425
4 condos listed with an average sales price of $61,325
10 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $56,310
4Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $177,587
113 single family homes with an average price of $179,119
Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest home on the market in Lakeland is a 2006 Hulbert custom built estate with pool features 5 bedrooms and 4 2½ baths with over 5,100 square feet of living space. This home is located in the Christina community and is offered at $1,899,000. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a bank owned 3 bedrooms 2baths home listed for $16,400 – just over $12.00 per square foot – located in the Albert Park subdivision.
All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:
33801 – 14 with an average sales price of $93,598
33803 – 16 with an average sales price of $201,297
33805 – 11 with an average sales price of $88,218
33809 – 12 with an average sales price of $170,942
33810 – 31 with an average sales price of $107,023
33811 – 10 with an average sales price of $173,500
33812 – 06 with an average sales price of $219,667
33813 – 31 with an average sales price of $265,574
33815 – 04 with an average sales price of $39,152
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 599 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 55 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $101,305 or $61 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
February update on Lakeland real estate “Sold & Pending”
So far 146 Lakeland properties have sold that have been recorded in the Multiple Listing. Currently, there are 533 Lakeland homes have gone to “pending”, awaiting closing.
Check back soon for your Lakeland Real Estate Market Report for February 2010!
Chuck Welch
Lakeland FL Real Estate Update for 02/01-02/15/2010
February 20, 2010 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
Update for the Lakeland FL real estate market! There are 1923 homes for sale throughout Lakeland, Florida – as of 02/19/10. While Lakeland homes inventory remains stable, newly listed homes for the period of February 1st through February 15th increased by 16.75% to 203 Lakeland homes for sale. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® decreased to $160,386 from my previous report.
The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
3 duplex units with a sales price of $48,267
6 condos listed with an average sales price of $141,417
18 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $62,678
5 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $107,440
171 single family homes with an average price of $181,178
Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest and also currently the most expensive home on the market in Lakeland is this 2008 McQuillen custom built pool home which features 6 bedrooms and 5 ½ baths with over 6,700 square feet of living space of the main house and is located in the Crescent Woods community. Its current list price is $2,100,000. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a HUD bank owned 2 bedrooms 1 baths home listed for $15,000 – just under $15.00 per square foot – located in the Valencia Heights subdivision.
All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:
33801 – 19 with an average sales price of $73,198
33803 – 21 with an average sales price of $172,362
33805 – 10 with an average sales price of $90,316
33809 – 28 with an average sales price of $132,316
33810 – 41 with an average sales price of $117,315
33811 – 22 with an average sales price of $164,303
33812 – 13 with an average sales price of $180,000
33813 – 39 with an average sales price of $313,188
33815 – 09 with an average sales price of $96,444
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 589 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 95 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $125,841 or $66 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
February update on Lakeland real estate “Sold & Pending”
So far 73 Lakeland properties have sold that have been recorded in the Multiple Listing. Currently, there are 494 Lakeland homes have gone to “pending”, awaiting closing.
If you are interested in a specific area or neighborhood, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland Real Estate Update on Sold Homes in January 2010
February 16, 2010 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
A stable Lakeland real estate Market is a key factor for the housing market to rebound. For the month of January a total of 145 homes were sold overall. Last year’s overall Lakeland Florida Real Estate market was somewhat of a roller coaster ride with home prices up and down throughout the year. Will the roller coaster ride continue in 2010? From the graph below you can see that average Lakeland home prices have increased since October 2009 by almost 9%.

Lakeland Homes sold in January: 145 – previous month: 194 – previous year January 09: 115 sold
January – average sales price $126,320
Previous month: $123,866 (+ 2%) – previous year January 09: $130,334 (-3.08%)
January – median sales price $112,900
Previous month: $113,950 (-0.92%) – previous year January 09: $96,000 (17.6%)
The graph below represents average and median prices in Lakeland for various categories. When our media provides us with a real estate market reports, generally these reports outline only Single Family Homes and Condominiums. Lakeland Florida has a variety of homes, such as manufactured homes, townhomes, villas and duplex units.

What are the various average prices in each Lakeland zip code?
Take a look at my spreadsheet below. I’ve separated the report by zip code instead of school zones; it gives you a more accurate report in my opinion. The data and graphs for this report were obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”. The numbers highlighted in pink represents the zip codes where average sold prices have exceeded.

Lakeland homes sold that are priced right will sell quickly. In my analysis of last month activity shows that home owners, who are having their properties marketed at the right price, achieve 97% of their list price. Here is a breakdown:
- 0-30 days – 96.92% average sold price/list price ratio
- 31-60 days – 98.22% average sold price/list price ratio
- 61-90 days – 95.4% average sold price/list price ratio
- 91-120 days – 93.23% average sold price/list price ratio
- 121+ days – 92.28% average sold price/list price ratio
For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida
For the month of January, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 60%. There were a total of 88 properties sold in January compared to 60 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS. After further evaluation of my Lakeland Real Estate Market and to my readers who follow the distressed market report closely deserve clarity. Starting out with January’s Real Estate Report, the distressed market report will have its own report. Please check back soon for your detailed Lakeland Florida Real Estate report that highlights bank-owned properties (REOs) and Lakeland Short Sales.
If you are interested in a specific area or neighborhood, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.
Chuck Welch
December 2009 – A Record Breaking Month – Update on Sold Homes in Lakeland Florida
January 19, 2010 by Petra Norris · 1 Comment
Lakeland real estate ended the year on a high note in sales. With 194 homes sold overall, a 43% increase from the previous year, the month of December proved to be the best month for 2009 with an average sales price of $123,865, a 1% increase from the previous month.
Lakeland Homes sold in December: 194 – previous month: 174 – previous year December 08: 136 sold
While home prices are at 2004 level and still showing signs of downward market adjustments, the adjustments for December compared to last year’s figures are no longer in double digits. Although the distressed properties continue to power market values for Lakeland Real Estate, I suspect in the coming month that we see the market will stabilize.

December – average sales price $123,865
Previous month: $122,590 (+ 1%) – previous year December 08: $134,370(-7.82%)
December – median sales price $113,950
Previous month: $119,000 (-4.24%) – previous year December 08: $125,420 (-9.15%)
The graph below represents average and median prices in Lakeland for various categories.

What are the various average prices in each Lakeland zip code?
Take a look at my spreadsheet below. I’ve separated the report by zip code instead of school zones; it gives you a more accurate report in my opinion. The data and graphs for this report were obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”. The numbers highlighted in pink represents the zip codes where average sold prices have exceeded.

Which zip codes represents the most sales activities since January 2009?
| Zip Code | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
| 33801 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 31 | 224 |
| 33803 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 226 |
| 33805 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 135 |
| 33809 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 206 |
| 33810 | 25 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 46 | 37 | 40 | 33 | 42 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 448 |
| 33811 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 208 |
| 33812 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 129 |
| 33813 | 9 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 321 |
| 33815 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 56 |
| Total | 115 | 125 | 152 | 154 | 156 | 169 | 188 | 166 | 183 | 177 | 174 | 194 | 1953 |
Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida
For the month of December, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 53%. There were a total of 103 properties sold in December compared to 49 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.
Average days on market (DOM) for bank-owned properties are 49 days
Average days on market (DOM) for other distressed properties are 146 days.
28 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $118,425 – median sold price $122,000
75 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $94,819 – median sold price $80,000
For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
If you are interested in a specific area or neighborhood, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland Real Estate Market Update – 12/01-12/15/09
December 21, 2009 by Petra Norris · 1 Comment
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1901 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 12/21/09. Newly listed homes for the period of December 1st through December 15th totaled 126 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A 16% increase from the my previous report. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® increased to $200,409.
The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
1 duplex listed for $119,900
4 condos listed with an average sales price of $119,925
16 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $79,284
1 Townhomes/Villas listed for $49,500
104 single family homes with an average price of $174,525
Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 1999 pool home; featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths with 5,500 square feet of living space currently offered for $1,100,000 located in the Christina Community. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a bank owned 3 bedroom 1 baths property listed for only $9,000 – just over $6.00 per square foot – located in the Richlawn subdivision and is in fact the cheapest home.
All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:
33801 – 14 with an average sales price of $56,185
33803 –23 with an average sales price of $186,178
33805 – 09 with an average sales price of $87,888
33809 – 10 with an average sales price of $130,425
33810 – 21 with an average sales price of $110,200
33811 – 13 with an average sales price of $200,169
33812 – 07 with an average sales price of $179,400
33813 – 25 with an average sales price of $260,785
33815 – 04 with an average sales price of $53,025
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 539 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 55 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $111,484 or $68.33 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
Update on Lakeland Real Estate that have sold
For the period of December 1st through December 15th there have been 80 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $126,137. Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending) Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 460.
For more information on the location of these newly listed homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
If you are interested in a specific area or neighborhood, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland Real Estate Update – October 1st – October 15th, 2009
October 20, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1934 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 10/20/09, which remained balanced for the past few weeks. Newly listed homes for the period of October 1st through October 15th totaled 185 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. Average sales price of $154,469 or $89.68 per square foot with area Realtors®.
The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
7 condos listed with an average sales price of $112,385
16 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $96,662
8 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $89,521
154 single family homes with an average price of $165,762
The priciest Lakeland real estate just listed is a 2008 pool home located in the Crescent Woods subdivision; featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths with over 4,400 square feet of living space currently offered for $895,000. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a 2 bedroom 1 bath listed for only $10,000 – just under $15.00 per square foot – located in the Palma Ceia Court subdivision.
All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:
33801 – 17 with an average sales price of $87,235
33803 – 23 with an average sales price of $157,943
33805 – 19 with an average sales price of $123,084
33809 – 33 with an average sales price of $175,256
33810 – 41 with an average sales price of $149,776
33811 – 20 with an average sales price of $179,510
33812 – 06 with an average sales price of $191,700
33813 – 18 with an average sales price of $216,203
33815 – 08 with an average sales price of $70,775
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 520 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 64 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $120,094 or $68.06 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
Update on Lakeland Real Estate that have sold
For the period of October 1st through October 15th there have been 71 Lakeland homes sold so far with an average price of $119, 974 or $69.08 per sq. ft.
For more information on the location of the properties newly listed in Lakeland, pricing and size of the homes click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
Are you looking for a great deal here in Lakeland, Florida - look no further – it is all right here with a click of your mouse.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland Real Estate Housing Report for August 2009
September 22, 2009 by Petra Norris · 1 Comment
Lakeland real estate sales activity decreased for August, there were 166 homes sold down 12% from the previous month of 188. While prices are also lagging behind the numbers from last year, home sales increased by 27% from August 2008 in Lakeland, Florida.
While the median prices held steady for August at $130,000 for homes sold in Lakeland when compared to the previous month. Average sold prices decreased to $136,324 ($73.75 per sq.ft.) or 8% from the previous month and 13% from the previous year, respectively for Lakeland Real Estate.
Average Lakeland Sold price for August 2008 – $155,918– decrease of 13%
Median Lakeland sold price for August 2008 – $140,000 – decrease of 7%

Based on recent sales history for the Lakeland Real Estate market, it shows here in this spreadsheet below where the most activity takes place and what types of homes are selling.

Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida
For the month of August, distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 45% in the Lakeland Real Estate market. There were a total of 74 properties sold in August compared to 18 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.
30 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $124,753 – $65.41 per sq.ft.
44 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $96,624 – $54.32 per sq.ft.
Take a look at my spreadsheet below. I’ve separated the report by zip code instead of school zones; it gives you a more accurate report in my opinion. The data and graphs for this report were obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include “For Sale By Owner”. The numbers highlighted in pink represents the zip codes where average sold prices have exceeded.

Which zip codes represents the most sales activities since January 2009?
| Zip Codes | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Grand Total |
| 33801 |
20 |
12 |
15 |
21 |
13 |
16 |
17 |
12 |
126 |
| 33803 |
11 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
19 |
26 |
19 |
135 |
| 33805 |
12 |
11 |
12 |
9 |
5 |
10 |
14 |
14 |
87 |
| 33809 |
13 |
12 |
16 |
11 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
17 |
120 |
| 33810 |
25 |
31 |
34 |
31 |
46 |
37 |
40 |
33 |
277 |
| 33811 |
10 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
22 |
20 |
15 |
136 |
| 33812 |
10 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
7 |
9 |
16 |
15 |
83 |
| 33813 |
9 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
26 |
33 |
35 |
38 |
221 |
| 33815 |
5 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
40 |
| Grand Total |
115 |
125 |
152 |
154 |
156 |
169 |
188 |
166 |
1225 |
For more information on the location of these sold homes in Lakeland, price and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
If you are interested in a specific area or neighborhood, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – Bi-weekly Update on New Listings 08/24/09-09/06/09
September 10, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
Bi-weekly update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1933 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 09/10/09. The homes newly listed for sale decreased from two weeks ago to 127 homes in Lakeland with an average sales price of $160,907 or $84.66 per square foot with area Realtors®.
The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
1 duplex unit listed for $41,085
6 condos listed with an average sales price of $105,075
17 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $84,979
3 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $110,466
100 single family homes with an average price of $179,876
The priciest home that came newly on the market here in Lakeland, Florida is a 1986 completely renovated lake front pool home overlooking Lake Gibson located in the Wedgewood Lake Estates subdivision; featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with over 4,800 square feet of living space currently offered for $985,000. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland real estate newly listed is a 2 bedroom 1 bath bank-owned property listed for only $20,900 – just over $22.00 per square foot – located in Weswego subdivision.
All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:
33801 – 13 with an average sales price of $98,469
33803 – 11 with an average sales price of $167,422
33805 – 09 with an average sales price of $129,622
33809 – 20 with an average sales price of $226,344
33810 – 32 with an average sales price of $124,281
33811 – 11 with an average sales price of $144,281
33812 – 08with an average sales price of $211,843
33813 – 19 with an average sales price of $217,594
33815 – 04 with an average sales price of $54,243
Bi-weekly update on distressed properties in Lakeland
A total of 468 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 48 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $108,463 or $64.94 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
For more information on the location of the properties newly listed in Lakeland, pricing and size of the homes click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
Would you like to do your own search for properties? Look no further, click on the “Search for Homes” icon or contact me directly at (863) 619-6918.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland FL Real Estate for Sale – Biweekly Update Newly Listed 08/10-08/23/09
August 27, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
Bi-weekly update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1942 homes for sale throughout Lakeland, Florida– as of 08/27/09. The homes newly listed for sale increased a bit from two weeks ago to 134 homes in Lakeland with an average sales price of $184,796 or $92.49 per square foot with area Realtors®. Although the Lakeland real estate inventory is slightly decreasing from week to week, I noticed an increase of luxurious homes coming on the market. During the first quarter, only 4 homes priced over $1 million entered the Lakeland Real Estate market, while the second quarter produced an additional 10 homes, totaling 22 Lakeland homes for sale priced over $1,000.000.
The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
1 duplex unit listed for $125,000
8 condos listed with an average sales price of $162,075
8 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $77,050
3 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $138,266
114 single family homes with an average price of $195,700
Another million dollar home – the priciest home that came newly on the market here in Lakeland, Florida is a 2005 custom luxury pool home built by Olivera Construction; featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths with over 5,500 square feet of living space currently offered for $1,485,000. On the contrary, the cheapest home newly listed is a 3 bedroom 1 bath bank-owned property listed for only $21,900 – just over $20.00 per square foot – located in Midpark Heights.
All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by Lakeland FL zip code:
33801 – 08 with an average sales price of $90,262
33803 – 16 with an average sales price of $186,600
33805 – 08 with an average sales price of $62,887
33809 – 16 with an average sales price of $156,887
33810 – 30 with an average sales price of $156,550
33811 – 17 with an average sales price of $145,661
33812 – 10 with an average sales price of $221,735
33813 – 23 with an average sales price of $352,126
33815 – 06 with an average sales price of $107,116
Bi-weekly update on distressed properties in Lakeland
A total of 425 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 51 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $133,256 or $92.25 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
For more information on the location of the properties newly listed in Lakeland, pricing and size of the homes click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
Would you like to do your own search for properties? Look no further, click on the “Search for Homes” icon or contact me directly at (863) 619-6918.
Chuck Welch
Lakeland Homes for Sale – Bi-weekly Update on New Listings 07/27/09-08/09/09
August 14, 2009 by Petra Norris · Leave a Comment
Bi-weekly update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1952 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 08/12/09. The homes newly listed for sale dropped from two weeks ago to 129 homes in Lakeland with an average sales price of $176,288 or $90.32 per square foot with area Realtors®. Our Lakeland real estate inventory is slightly decreasing from week to week, resulting in a more active market.
The types of homes and average prices being actively marketed according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
6 condos listed with an average sales price of $93,116
11 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $66,218
5 Townhomes/Villas with an average sales price for $115,370
108 single family homes with an average price of $193,815
Another home hit the Lakeland real estate market over the $1 million threshold. The priciest home that came newly on the market here in Lakeland, Florida is a 2000 luxury home overlooking beautiful Lake Hollingsworth; featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 ½ baths with over 4,700 square feet of living space currently offered for $1,250,000. On the contrary, the cheapest home newly listed is a 3 bedroom 2 bath bank-owned property listed for only $22,500 – just over $16.00 per square foot – located in Midpark-Heights. All 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”.
Take a look at the breakdown by zip code:
33801 – 11 with an average sales price of $92,036
33803 – 14 with an average sales price of $292,445
33805 – 11 with an average sales price of $144,774
33809 – 19 with an average sales price of $161,788
33810 – 33 with an average sales price of $149,160
33811 – 10 with an average sales price of $174,165
33812 – 05 with an average sales price of $142,124
33813 – 25 with an average sales price of $222,346
33815 – 01 with listed sales price of $34,900
Bi-weekly update on distressed properties in Lakeland
A total of 488 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 47 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $128,183 or $71.97 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
For more information on the location of the properties newly listed in Lakeland, pricing and size of the homes click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.
Would you like to do your own search for properties? Look no further, click on the “Search for Homes” icon or contact me directly at (863) 619-6918. 





