Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – December 2010

For the month of December, the Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) properties market share increased to 61.03% from the previous month. There were a total of 119 distressed homes sold, compared to 73 in November and 103 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.


Currently there are a total of 2344 Lakeland FL Homes for Sale and 470 homes under contract (01/24/2011). By calculating total inventory, homes that are under contract which are included in my inventory share because these properties have not closed in which a buyer could walk away at any given time.

  • Bank owned properties – Inventory share is 17.79%
  • Short sale properties – Inventory share is 26.92%

The Graph below compares sold homes in all categories – Traditional Sales (None Distressed), Lakeland Foreclosures (REO) and Lakeland Short Sales.

Lakeland Fl Short Sales and Foreclosure Market Report

  • Average days to Closing for bank-owned properties are 109 days
  • Average days to Closing for other distressed properties are 258 days.

39 Lakeland FL Short Sale properties sold – average sold price $116,299 – median sold price $96,000

80 Lakeland FL Foreclosures (REO) sold – average sold price $87,996 – median sold price $66,338.

In my recent blogs I wrote about absorption rate in real estate and how it can affect the homes that are for sale in Lakeland.  I separated the homes by the category of Foreclosures/REO and Short Sales.  The foreclosure inventory moves along well and appears to be balanced with less than six month of supply on hand.

The homes that are being sold as Lakeland Short Sales is a buyers market with an inventory supply of 23 months.

Lakeland Fl Short Sales and Foreclosure Market Report

The homes that are being sold as Lakeland Short Sales is a buyers market with an inventory supply of 23 months.

Lakeland Fl Short Sales and Foreclosure Market Report

Looking for a great deal on Lakeland Short Sales and Lakeland foreclosures, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or use the interactive map here below for your convenience.


Lakeland FL Real Estate Update – Lakeland Homes for Sale for October 16 – October 31, 2010

Update for the Lakeland real estate market!  Newly listed homes for the period of October 16 – October 31, 2010.  A total of 124 Lakeland FL homes were just listed with area Realtors®.  The average sales price of Lakeland homes for Sale increased to $166,086 from my previous report. The total inventory of Lakeland homes is 1862 as of 11/02/2010.

The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

1 duplex listed with an average sales  price of $69,900
4 condos listed with an average sales price of $134,225
6 manufactured/mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $62,783
3 villas/townhouses listed with an average sales price of $116,467
110 single family homes with an average sales price of $175,107

Lakeland’s newest home for sale just listed! The priciest home listed for this time period is a 2004 two-story single family pool home featuring 4 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths with over 6,000 square feet of living space.  The home is situated on in the gated Ashton Oaks community, it is offered at $799,000.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland homes listed for this time period 2bedroom 1 bath manufactured home, which is bank-owned in the Woods Unit 2 subdivision, offered at $19,900.

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”.

Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – take a look at the breakdown by zip code:

33801 – 08 with an average sales price of $71,725
33803 – 18 with an average sales price of $182,350
33805 – 09 with an average sales price of $125,353
33809 – 15 with an average sales price of $133,920
33810 – 27 with an average sales price of $127,003
33811 – 16 with an average sales price of $117,888
33812 – 05 with an average sales price of $295,580
33813 – 23 with an average sales price of $270,848
33815 – 03 with an average sales price of $192,967

Update on Lakeland FL Foreclosures and Short Sales:

A total of 614 Lakeland homes are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure and short sales. There were 54 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category as Bank Owned and Short Sale with an average price of $120,046 or $64 per square feet.

October on “Sold & Pending” for Lakeland Real Estate

154 Lakeland homes so far sold in October with an average sales price of $117,097  There are currently 468 Lakeland homes in “pending” status awaiting to close according to the Multiple Listing.  Check back soon for a detailed market report!

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Copyright © 2010 By Petra Norris *Lakeland FL Homes for Sale – Lakeland Properties Just Listed for October 16 – October 31, 2010*

Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – September 2010

For the month of September, the Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) properties market share increased to 67% from the previous month. There were a total of 130 distressed homes sold, compared to 108 in August and 99 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Currently there are a total of 1867 Lakeland FL Homes for Sale and 491 homes under contract (10/26/2010). By calculating total inventory, homes that are under contract which are included in my inventory share because these properties have not closed in which a buyer could walk away at any given time.

Bank owned properties – Inventory share is 14,21%

Short sale properties – Inventory share is 28.03%

The Graph below compares sold homes in all categories – Traditional Sales (None Distressed), Lakeland Foreclosures (REO) and Lakeland Short Sales.

Average days to Closing for bank-owned properties are 106 days

Average days to Closing for other distressed properties are 250 days.

31 Lakeland FL Short Sale properties sold – average sold price $132,542 – median sold price $116,000

99 Lakeland FL Foreclosures (REO) sold – average sold price $83,008 – median sold price $55,000.

The graph below will give you a clear understanding where in Lakeland FL have the most foreclosures.

Looking for a great deal on Lakeland Short Sales and Lakeland foreclosures, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.

Copyright © 2010 By Petra Norris *Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – September 2010*

Lakeland FL Real Estate Update – Overall Home Sales for September 2010

Overall Lakeland Florida home sales increased to $120,143 for the month of September and the number of Lakeland homes sold increased from as well to 195. Average and median prices, however, declined from the previous year.   Distressed properties continue to be a major factor in determining overall market values for Lakeland FL homes. September market share of distressed homes increased to 67% from the previous month.

Lakeland overall homes sales in September:

195 – previous month:  187 – previous year September 09: 184 sold

September – average sales price $120,143

Previous month: $115,431 (+4.08%) – previous year September 09: $128,976 (-6.85%)

September – median sales price $100,000

Previous month: $98,000 (+2.04%) – previous year September 09: $120,900 (-17.29%)

The graph below represents average and median home sales for September 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 was the average sales price 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 home sales have exceeded.

A total of 2361 Lakeland homes are currently for sale and under contract resulting in a 12 months supply.  Although moderate decline in inventory from the previous, however, still suggesting that the supply continues to be greater than the demand.

Let’s break it down for you to see the supply and demand for traditional homes for sale versus the distressed market in the Lakeland real estate market.

Traditional homes only – Inventory active and pending 1365 homes resulting in 23 month of supply.

Distressed properties – Inventory active and pending 996 homes resulting in a 8 month of supply.

Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida

For the month of September, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes had a market share of 67%. There were a total of 130 homes sold in September, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Check back soon for September’s 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.

Copyright © 2010 By Petra Norris *Lakeland Fl Real Estate Update – Overall Home Sales for September 2010*

Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – July 2010


For the month of July, the Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) properties increased its market share from 54% the previous month to 60%. There were a total of 102 properties sold, compared to 117 in June and 71 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Currently there are a total of 1,976 Lakeland FL Homes for Sale and 513 homes under contract (8/20/2010). By calculating total inventory, homes that are under contract which are included in my inventory share because these properties have not closed in which a buyer could walk away at any given time.

  • Bank owned properties – Inventory share is 15.95%
  • Short sale properties – Inventory share is 26.67%

The Graph below compares sold homes in all categories – Traditional Sales (None Distressed), Lakeland Foreclosures (REO) and Lakeland Short Sales.

  • Average days to Closing for bank-owned properties are 99 days
  • Average days to Closing for other distressed properties are 261 days.

25 Lakeland Short Sale properties sold – average sold price $123,776 – median sold price $120,000

77 Lakeland Foreclosures (REO) sold – average sold price $68,209 – median sold price $57,500.

Looking for a great deal on Lakeland Short Sales and Lakeland foreclosures, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.


Lakeland FL Overall Real Estate Market July 2010

Lakeland real estate Update – So far for this year overall Lakeland Home prices averaging around $117,000 and July’s average overall home price was $116,042.  However, only 169 Lakeland Homes sold last month, producing the third lowest numbers of Lakeland Homes sold for this year.  Average and median prices declined sharply from the previous year by double digits.  Distressed properties continue to be a major contributor in determining market values for Lakeland FL homes with over 60% of the market share.

Lakeland Homes sold in July: 169 – previous month:  216 – previous year July 09: 189 sold

July – average sales price $116,042

Previous month: $118,182 (-1.81%) – previous year July 09: $148,233 (-21.72%)

July – median sales price $99,000

Previous month: $109,200 (-9.16%) – previous year July 09: $130,000 (-23.85%)

The graph below represents average and median home 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.

A total of 2492 Lakeland homes are for sale and under contract resulting in a 12 months supply, noticing that our inventory increased suggesting that supply continues to be greater than the demand

Let’s break it down for you to see the supply and demand for traditional homes for sale versus the distressed market in the Lakeland real estate market.

Traditional homes only – Inventory active and pending 1427 homes resulting in 24 month of supply.

Distressed properties – Inventory active and pending 1065 homes resulting in a 11 month of supply.

Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida

For the month of July, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes had a market share of 60%. There were a total of 102 homes sold in July, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Check back soon for July’s 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.

Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – June 2010


For the month of June, the Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 54%. There were a total of 117 properties sold in May, compared to 127 in May and 61 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Currently there are a total of 2,011 Lakeland homes for sale and 495 Lakeland homes under contract (07/24/2010). By calculating total inventory, homes that are under contract which are included in my inventory share because these properties have not closed in which a buyer could walk away at any given time.

  • Bank owned properties – Inventory share is 15.88%
  • Short sale properties – Inventory share is 26.50%

The Graph below compares sold homes in all categories – Traditional Sales (None Distressed), Bank Owned Properties (REO) and Lakeland Short Sales

  • Average days to Closing for bank-owned properties are 86 days
  • Average days to Closing for other distressed properties are 296 days.

  • 31 Lakeland Short Sale homes sold – average sold price $111,594 – median sold price $110,000
  • 86 Lakeland Bank-owned (REO) homes sold – average sold price $86,130 – median sold price $80,000.

Looking for a great deal on Lakeland Short Sales and Lakeland foreclosures, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.


Lakeland Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Market Report – May 2010

For the month of May, Lakeland real estate market of short sales and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 57%. There were a total of 127 properties sold in May, compared to 148 in April and 61 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.

Currently there are a total of 1,940 Lakeland homes for sale and 514 Lakeland homes under contract (06/21/2010). By calculating total inventory, homes that are under contract which are included in my inventory share because these properties have not closed in which a buyer could walk away at any given time.

Bank owned properties – Inventory share is 14.10%

Short sale properties – Inventory share is 26.20%

The Graph below compares sold homes in all categories – Traditional Sales (None Distressed), Bank Owned Properties (REO) and Lakeland Short Sales

Average days to Closing for bank-owned properties are 87 days

Average days to Closing for other distressed properties are 307 days.

29 Short Sale Sold – average sold price $124,514 – median sold price $120,000 98 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $93,310 – median sold price $82,700

Looking for a great deal on Lakeland Short Sales and Lakeland foreclosures, feel free to contact me at petra@petranorris.com or click the search button below.

Search for Lakeland Foreclosure & Short Sales

For the month of May, the Lakeland real estate market has shown slight improvement, but compared to previous year, it has been much of the same for when considering sales prices. A total of 221 Lakeland homes were sold in May with average and median prices still declining from the previous year. Distressed properties are still driving down market values with over 57% of market share.

Lakeland Homes sold in May: 221 - previous month: 244 – previous year May 09: 158 sold


May – average sales price $121,337

Previous month: $110,880 (8.62%) – previous year May 09: $124,689 (-2.69%)

May – median sales price $106,000

Previous month: $95,500 (9.90%) – previous year May 09: $119,450 (-12.67%)


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.


A total of 2447 Lakeland homes are for sale and under contract resulting in a 12 months supply.

Let’s break it down for you to see the supply and demand for common properties for sale versus the distressed market in the Lakeland real estate market.


Common properties only – Inventory active and pending 1464 homes resulting in 8 month of supply.

Distressed properties – Inventory active and pending 983 homes resulting in a 8 month of supply.


Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida

For the month of May, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes had a market share of 57%. There were a total of 127 properties sold in May, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.


Check back soon for May’s 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.


Update for the Lakeland FL Real Estate market! Newly listed homes for the period of April 16th through April 30th decreased to 158 Lakeland homes for sale. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® decreased to $167,036 from my previous report. The total inventory for homes for sale still hovers around 1,900.

The types of homes and average prices for sale in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:

3 duplex unites with an average sales price of $68,233

6 condos listed with an average sales price of $157,233

15 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $68,387

5 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $83,960

129 single family homes with an average price of $185,000

Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest home just listed is a 2001 lake front pool home that features 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths with over 5,800 square feet of living space. This home is situated on Scott Lake in the Scottsland Cove community and is offered at $1,165,000.  On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland homes, yes two homes newly listed is a bank owned 3 bedrooms 1 bath home listed for $19,900 – just about $18.00 per square foot – located in Washington Park.  The second home is a 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Skyline Acres just under $26.00 per square foot.

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 – 15 with an average sales price of $81,647

33803 – 29 with an average sales price of $168,559

33805 – 13 with an average sales price of $89,869

33809 – 13 with an average sales price of $200,777

33810 – 35 with an average sales price of $136,954

33811 – 14 with an average sales price of $195,036

33812 – 03 with an average sales price of $168,267

33813 – 29 with an average sales price of $271,528

33815 – 07 with an average sales price of $85,340

Update on distressed homes in Lakeland

A total of 589 Lakeland homes are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 60 Lakeland properties newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $111,795 or $62.00 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.

April update on “Sold & Pending” for Lakeland real estate

244 Lakeland properties have sold that have been recorded in the Multiple Listing with an average sales price of $110,880.00. Currently, there are 570 Lakeland homes have gone to “pending”, awaiting closing.  Check back soon for my detailed market report.