Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1878 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 01/08/10. Newly listed homes for the period of December 16th through December 31st totaled 121 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors® for decreased to $197,553 from my previous report.
The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
4 condos listed with an average sales price of $81,175
10 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $64,720
1 Townhomes/Villas listed for $64,900
106 single family homes with an average price of $171,831
Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 2006 pool home; featuring 4 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths with over 3,700 square feet of living space currently offered for $750,000 located in the Grandview Landings. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a bank owned 2 bedrooms 1 bath property listed for $16,900 – just over $20.00 per square foot – located in the Winston 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 – 13 with an average sales price of $73,750
33803 –10 with an average sales price of $232,710
33805 – 06 with an average sales price of $78,450
33809 – 11 with an average sales price of $169,063
33810 – 35 with an average sales price of $154,603
33811 – 17 with an average sales price of $179,220
33812 – 05 with an average sales price of $117,460
33813 – 22 with an average sales price of $199,572
33815 – 02 with an average sales price of $99,450
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 550 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 60 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $116,479 or $66.69 per square foot. Distressed homes are categorized as “Bank-Owned”, “Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)”, “Pre-foreclosure”, and “In-Foreclosure”.
December was a record breaking month – update on Lakeland Real Estate that have sold
December proved to be the best month for 2009 for the Lakeland real estate market in terms of the number of Lakeland Homes sold. There were 192 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $123,943. Look for December’s detailed market report on my blog – coming soon. Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending) Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 424.
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.
Despite Polk County’s unemployment numbers in the double digits, Lakeland Florida real estate sales activity continued strong for the month of November.
Lakeland Homes sold in November: 174 – previous month: 177 – previous year November 08: 106 sold
Which zip codes represents the most sales activities since January 2009?
| Lakeland | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Grand Total |
| 33801 |
20 |
12 |
15 |
21 |
13 |
16 |
17 |
12 |
20 |
27 |
20 |
193 |
| 33803 |
11 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
19 |
26 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
20 |
202 |
| 33805 |
12 |
11 |
12 |
9 |
5 |
10 |
14 |
14 |
8 |
14 |
12 |
121 |
| 33809 |
13 |
12 |
16 |
11 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
17 |
25 |
17 |
21 |
183 |
| 33810 |
25 |
31 |
34 |
31 |
46 |
37 |
40 |
33 |
42 |
46 |
43 |
408 |
| 33811 |
10 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
22 |
20 |
15 |
22 |
15 |
18 |
191 |
| 33812 |
10 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
7 |
9 |
16 |
15 |
10 |
9 |
13 |
115 |
| 33813 |
9 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
26 |
33 |
35 |
38 |
29 |
22 |
24 |
296 |
| 33815 |
5 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
50 |
| Grand Total |
115 |
125 |
152 |
154 |
156 |
169 |
188 |
166 |
183 |
177 |
174 |
1759 |
November – average sales price $122,590
Previous month: $115,952 (+ 5.7%) – previous year November 08: $159,241(-23%)
November – median sales price $119,000
Previous month: $107,000 (+11%) – previous year November 08: $142,500 (-16.5%)
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.
Distressed properties in Lakeland, Florida
For the month of November, Lakeland’s real estate market of distressed homes and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 53%. There were a total of 92 properties sold in November compared to 36 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.
Average days on market (DOM) for bank-owned properties are 60 days
Average days on market (DOM) for other distressed properties are 158 days.
29 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $124,506 – median sold price $115,000
63 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $89,084 – median sold price $75,000
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.
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1906 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 12/07/09. Newly listed homes for the period of November 16th through November 30th totaled 109 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A 28% decline from the previous my previous report. The average sales price of Lakeland homes listed with area Realtors®.increased to $202,841.
The types of homes and average prices just listed in Lakeland, Florida according to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) are as follows:
2 condos listed with an average sales price of $189,950
6 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $46,116
7 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $94,925
94 single family homes with an average price of $180,829
Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 2007 pool home; featuring 6 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths with over 5,300 square feet of living space currently offered for $947,500 located in the Eaglebrooke Community. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a 2 bedroom 2 baths listed for only $16,200 – just over $20.00 per square foot – located in the Country View Estates 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 $76,817
33803 –11 with an average sales price of $271,000
33805 – 12 with an average sales price of $70,041
33809 – 12 with an average sales price of $139,133
33810 – 17 with an average sales price of $167,470
33811 – 07 with an average sales price of $139,814
33812 – 06 with an average sales price of $238,646
33813 – 24 with an average sales price of $254,654
33815 – 03 with an average sales price of $50,933
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 527 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 43 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $115,237 or $61.79 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 November 1st through November 30th there have been 172 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $121,952. Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending) Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 475.
The Harrison Orchestra Students under the direction of Robert Lambert & Matt Davis will be performing repertoire from some of your favorite composers at their annual Fall Orchestra Concert on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. on the main state of the Harrison School for the Arts Theater located at 750 Lakeland Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland Florida 33801
Come enjoy an evening of orchestral music at the Fall Orchestra Concert. This concert provides an opportunity for you to hear the pieces that will be performed on orchestra’s trip to La Croix Valmer, France in June 2011.
- Crown Imperial – William Walton (20th century British composer)
- An American in Paris – George Gershwin
- Selections from Camelot – Lerner & Loewe/ arr. Robert Russell Bennett
- Brook Green Suite – Gustav Holst, and much more….
Ticket price for the performance is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.harrisonarts.com and will include a nominal merchant fee. Remember to bring your e-ticket to the event. Tickets are available at the door one hour prior to performance.
The Harrison Box Office will be open at 6:00 p.m. the evening of the performances. (863) 499-2939.
Mark your calendar for these upcoming performances of The Harrison Fine Arts Series for 2009/10:
Parallel Realities, Visual Arts Exhibit – Friday, October 23, 2009 – Friday, December 18, 2009
Jazz Band Concert – Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Music of the Season – Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Visual Arts Senior Showcase – Tuesday, January 12, 2010 – Sunday, February 28, 2010Reception, January 22 at 6:00 PM @Polk Museum of Art
Eighth Grade Small Works Invitational 2010, Visual Arts Exhibit
Friday, January 29, 2010 – Friday, February 12, 2010 – Reception at 5:00 PM
Winter Dance Concert – Friday, January 29, 2010 – Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sit and Spin, Visual Arts Exhibit – Thursday, February 18, 2010 – Friday, March 19, 2010
Reception at 6:00 PM
The Three Musketeers
Friday, March 05, 2010 – Saturday, March 06, 2010
at 7:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre
Sunday, March 7, at 2:00 PM
The Three Musketeers
Friday, March 12, 2010 – Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM in the Black Box Theatre
Sunday, March 14, at 2:00 PM
Harrison Wind Ensemble Concert – Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Chamber Music Concert – Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Piano Concert – Thursday, April 08, 2010 at 7:30 PM
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Friday, April 23, 2010 – Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, April 25, at 2:00 PM
Idealistic Notions, Professional Visual Arts Exhibit
Friday, April 23, 2010 – Wednesday, June 09, 2010 – Reception at 6:00 PM
String Orchestra Concert – Monday, April 26, 2010 First United Methodist Church, Lakeland at 7:30 PM
Spring Dance Concert – Friday, May 07, 2010 – Saturday, May 08, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Symphony Orchestra Concert – Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Spring Choral Concert – Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Jazz Band Concert – Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Imagine you are going to bed at night and the next day you wake up a century later….. then you don’t 
want to miss this romantic Lerner & Loewe classic musical that tells the story of two Americans who discover a mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every hundred years. Containing such songs as Heather on the Hill, I’ll Go Home With Bonnie Jean, and Almost Like Bein’ in Love in Brigadoon you will find that anything truly is possible…even miracles.
It is no secret around here in Lakeland Florida that October is when the students at Lois Cowles Harrison Center for the Visual and Performing Arts present their annual musical theater production. This year’s classic, “Brigadoon”, will be a remembrance of past musicals’ great successes. Musicals like “Singing in the Rain”, “Starting Here, Starting Now”, “King and I” and “Pirates of Penzance” brought exhilaration and a full house to Lakeland’s Harrison School for the Arts theatre. This year you will be astonished by these High School kids from departments such as musical theater, music, dance, orchestra and theater departments, showcasing their exceptional talents.
Photos were taken and provided by Andy Glogower http://innerglowphoto.com/
Performances: October 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 p.m. – October 25 at 2:00 p.m. ****Reserved Seating****
Ticket prices: $8.00 for student/seniors – $10.00 for adult ticket
Box Office hours: October 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 23rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 24th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 25th 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Purchase Tickets online at www.harrisonarts.com
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the annual Mercedes-Benz Lake Mirror Classic takes place around Lake Mirror and in the downtown Lakeland area on October 16/17, 2009. Lakeland expects an estimated 35,000 people wandering around Lake Mirror for the two day event which is considered as one of the best shows in the Southeast. Visiting the extraordinary event will mesmerize car enthusiasts around Lakeland and the country.
This two-day charity event raises money for Lakeland’s non-profit groups, such as the Junior Achievement, Pied Piper Players, Boy Scouts, the First Tee, Historic Lakeland, and Lakeland Regional Cancer. More than $200,000.00 has been raised or donated helping them raise needed funds through the sale of food and beverage at the event.
The honorary chairman for this year’s Festival is Hall of Famer and endurance racer Hurley Hawood, known as a one-of-a-kind driver winning the 24 Hours of Daytona five times – a pioneer and a legend indeed.
What can you expect at Lakeland’s Lake Mirror Classic?
Friday, October 16th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. there will be a free Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater with a free outdoor concert featuring live music by Jr. and the MDs, 100 hot rod and custom cars.. The Hot Rod Rendezvous will benefit the Junior Achievement of Polk County
Saturday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Lake Mirror Park and downtown Lakeland, Judged Concours d’ Elegance – “contest of elegance” for 100 selected cars in the following categories:
- Brass Era Vehicles
- Pre-War Classics 1925-1942
- Pre-War Production Cars 1900 – 1942
- Post-War Production Cars 1945-1962
- Commercial Vehicles thru 1959
- Muscle Cars 1964-1972
- Domestic Sports Cars Thru 1972
- Foreign Sports Cars Thru 1972
- Cars of Particular Interest
Art Deco Automobiles featuring 1930 Mercedes-Benz 130H (German), 1938 Panhard Dynamic (France), 1937 Tatra T87 (Czechoslovakia), and the Peugeot Darl’ mat (France). Classic Wooden Boat show at Lake Mirror, Classic Motorcycles
Noon: Lunch Parade to the Lake Mirror Promenade led by Scottish bag-piper as tuxedo-clad Terrace Hotel waiters delivers lunch to Concours d’ Elegance participants.
2:00 p.m.: Parade of Classic Wooden Boats at Lake Mirror
3:00 p.m.: Awards Ceremony of Concours d’Elegance trophy presentation
Check out the photos I took at last year’s event of the Lake Mirror Classic – you don’t want to miss it – Truly Amazing!
A First Time for Everything
Hi folks, I’ve been asked for a long time now to do a video about Lakeland, Lakeland real estate and the communities. Petra Norris don’t mind doing videos, I just likes to do them behind the scenes.
There is a first time for everything, first time to buy a home, first time to sell a home, first kiss, first… you get the hint. Well, with me this is the first time in front of a video camera and I just hope you enjoy. There are more to come in the near future thinking of Lakeland Real Estate market reports, Lakeland communities, events, etc.
I hope you enjoy my first production of this video – an introduction of your Lakeland FL Realtor
It’s “Thriller Night” at this First Friday local event that is actually themed “Art Walk” and held around downtown Lakeland Florida around Munn Park in the streets of Kentucky Ave. As always the Downtown Lakeland Partnership prides itself of hosting and organizing First Friday events such as this one.
Expect the unexpected! Art Galleries throughout downtown Lakeland hosting art exhibits and reception and you are invited. Take a moment out of your busy schedule and see what our local artists have to offer and patron our local merchants. We have true talent here in Lakeland showcasing their art work displayed throughout downtown Lakeland – it’s worth checking it out. It all starts at 6:00 p.m. – restaurants, stores, galleries, and coffee shops are open late. What else can you expect to see?
- Dance performances
- Music & Entertainment on the streets
- Big Tent Sale
- Mitchells Coffee House – art reception and poetry reading
- Senator Paula Dockery will be there to talk with you!
- Performances in the street from Rae’s Retro Mannequin and Modeling.
- Performances stat at 7:00pm in front of J Rowan Galleries with Michael’ Jackson’s “Thriller“, Rocky Horror’s “Time Warp“ – Plus a Michael Jackson Impersonator will be there!
- Garden Bistro – next to Hollis Garden offers a German Buffet at $9.99 – Wiener Schnitzel, red cabbage, hot German potato salad and more. Music will also be provided by The Sofa Kings from 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- Brooke Pottery – meet two local birding enthusiasts Rob Mason and Linda Snavley and hear their stories, they may reveal some of their hotspots for bird watching. In addition, they will show off Rob’s outstanding photographs of Florida birds, including Lakeland’s mascot – the swan.
Here are some of my photographs of this wonderful creature – hope you enjoy!
Don’t forget to stop by the classic car show on Tennessee Avenue
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.
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.
