Lakeland real estate sales activity in October remained very active with a total of 177 homes that were sold in Lakeland. When comparing to last year’s activity, home sales shows an increase by 29% for the Lakeland Real Estate market.
Average and median Lakeland home sale prices at its lowest for this year
Average sold prices for October decreased to $115,951($67.72 per sq.ft.) or 10% from the previous month and 23% from the previous year, respectively. Median prices dipped for October to $107,000 or 12% for homes sold in Lakeland when comparing to the previous month.
- Average Lakeland Sold price for October 2008 – $149,732 – decrease of 23%
- Median Lakeland sold price for October 2008 – $140,000 – decrease of 24%
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 October, distressed homes, such as Lakeland Short Sales, pre-foreclosures, in foreclosures and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of almost 52% in the Lakeland Real Estate market. There were a total of 91 properties sold in October compared to 51 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.
- 28 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $116,270 – $65.55 per sq.ft.
- 63 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $80,252 – $49.31 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 | Sep | Oct | Grand Total |
| 33801 |
20 |
12 |
15 |
21 |
13 |
16 |
17 |
12 |
20 |
27 |
173 |
| 33803 |
11 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
19 |
26 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
182 |
| 33805 |
12 |
11 |
12 |
9 |
5 |
10 |
14 |
14 |
8 |
14 |
109 |
| 33809 |
13 |
12 |
16 |
11 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
17 |
25 |
17 |
162 |
| 33810 |
25 |
31 |
34 |
31 |
46 |
37 |
40 |
33 |
42 |
46 |
365 |
| 33811 |
10 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
22 |
20 |
15 |
22 |
15 |
173 |
| 33812 |
10 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
7 |
9 |
16 |
15 |
10 |
9 |
102 |
| 33813 |
9 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
26 |
33 |
35 |
38 |
29 |
22 |
272 |
| 33815 |
5 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
2 |
47 |
| Grand Total |
115 |
125 |
152 |
154 |
156 |
169 |
188 |
166 |
183 |
177 |
1585 |
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 1943 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 11/19/09. Newly listed homes for the period of November 1st through November 15th totaled 153 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. A decline from the previous my previous report. Average sales price of $176,647 or $89.01 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:
3 duplex listed with an average sales price of $93,276
6 condos listed with an average sales price of $152,183
7 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $72,614
6 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $92,866
130 single family homes with an average price of $191,121
Lakeland’s newest homes listed! The priciest Lakeland real estate is a 1996 pool home is located on Scott Lake; featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 ½ baths with over 6,100 square feet of living space currently offered for $2,995,000. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a 2 bedroom 2 baths listed for only $30,000 – just over $26.00 per square foot – located in the Rolling Glen 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 $93,276
33803 – 28 with an average sales price of $178,857
33805 – 06 with an average sales price of $126,698
33809 – 20 with an average sales price of $128,425
33810 – 31 with an average sales price of $123,841
33811 – 11 with an average sales price of $236,436
33812 – 08 with an average sales price of $158,575
33813 – 28 with an average sales price of $328,639
33815 – 04 with an average sales price of $48,575
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 549 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 $109,473 or $69.58 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 15th there have been 59 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $106,893. Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending) Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 516, a trend that has increased steadily over the past few months. This is a positive sign indicating sales are stabilizing or increasing.
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
The Lakeland Florida Harrison School for the Arts under the direction of Rebekah Haubry will be performing solos and ensembles repertoire from some favorite composers, such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms, and many more at their annual Fall Piano Concert on Thursday, November 12th, 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 piano music at The Fall Piano Concert performed by these very talented piano students. This concert provides an opportunity for the students to demonstrate their accomplishments of their first semester’s study of solo and ensemble literature.
Freshmen
Michelle Castillo, Angie Lee, Forin Huang, Holly Scott
Sophomores
Richard Anderson, Derik Thomas, Alvaro Ulloa
Juniors
Amanda Callihan, Angel Lee, James Maffett, Sabrina Morby, Matthew Oliver
Seniors
Mary-Catherine Savant, Lorel Schmitzberger, Shelli Sokolski, Benjamin Vickers
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
Symphony Orchestra Concert – Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM
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
Did you enjoy this past weekend’s free events honoring the people who serve? Check out this Saturday’s free art & music event on November 14, 2009 from 11am-5pm. This event takes place downtown Lakeland at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater.
This event would help bring unity to the community of Lakeland through a common passion; creative arts. It would be a place for talented artists within our community to release their gifts, bringing a positive influence into our city. Artists would have the opportunity to network & share with other artists of the same vein and hopefully it would provide profit for them by selling their pieces/music. To simply put it, we want to promote art.
There will be all sorts of live entertainment throughout the day, featuring: The Florida Dance Theatre, Southeastern’s fX Percussion Group, Joe Gavin, John Conklin, Terra Terra Terra and more!
If you would like to learn more about the event, please visit their website: http://www.kristinacollins.org/events.html
Update for the Lakeland real estate market! Currently, there are 1940 homes for sale throughout Lakeland – as of 11/03/09, still balanced – no major increase or decrease in inventory for the past few weeks. Newly listed homes for the period of October 16th through October 31st totaled 192 Lakeland homes recently came on the market. Average sales price of $177,940 or $85.32 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:
2 duplex listed with an average sales price of $36,299
5 condos listed with an average sales price of $104,560
16 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $96,212
11 Townhomes/Villas listed with an average sales price of $110,561
158 single family homes with an average price of $195,022
Three Lakeland homes exceeding $1 million were just listed. The priciest Lakeland real estate was a former “Home of the Year” in the 2006 Spring Parade. This custom built pool home is located in the Lazy Creek subdivision; featuring 5 bedrooms and 5 baths with close to 6,000 square feet of living space currently offered for $1,499,000. On the contrary, the cheapest Lakeland home newly listed is a 2 bedroom 1 bath listed for only $10,000 – just under $12.00 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 – 20 with an average sales price of $69,398
33803 – 24 with an average sales price of $255,583
33805 – 11 with an average sales price of $84,272
33809 – 26 with an average sales price of $155,553
33810 – 49 with an average sales price of $176,746
33811 – 19 with an average sales price of $273,142
33812 – 08 with an average sales price of $142,637
33813 – 30 with an average sales price of $206,099
33815 – 05 with an average sales price of $99,359
Update on distressed homes in Lakeland
A total of 540 properties are currently actively being marketed that are facing foreclosure. There were 71 Lakeland homes newly listed in the distressed category with average prices of $116,036 or $67.04 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 31st there have been 169 Lakeland homes sold so far reported with an average price of $115,406 or $67.45 per sq. ft.
Lakeland Real Estate under contract but have not closed (Pending)
Lakeland homes that are in pending status are at 498, a trend that has increased steadily over the past few months. This is a positive sign indicating sales are stabilizing or increasing.
Looking for Lakeland homes for sale, look no further – just click the icon below and off you go. Happy house hunting!
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.
Lakeland real estate sales activity in September reached its second highest level this year. A total of 183 homes were sold increase of 9% from the previous month of 166. Last year’s activity, home sales increased by 16% from September 2008 in Lakeland, Florida.
Lakeland home sale prices troubles the Lakeland real estate market
Median prices dipped for September to $121,000 or 7% for homes sold in Lakeland when comparing to the previous month. Average sold prices decreased to $129,025 ($72.18 per sq.ft.) or 5.35% from the previous month and 21% from the previous year, respectively.
- Average Lakeland Sold price for September 2008 – $164,462 – decrease of 21%
- Median Lakeland sold price for September 2008 – $149,900 – decrease of 19%
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 September, distressed homes, such as Lakeland Short Sales, pre-foreclosures, in foreclosures and bank-owned (REO) properties had a market share of 54% in the Lakeland Real Estate market. There were a total of 98 properties sold in September compared to 43 distressed Lakeland homes sold the year prior, according to Mid-Florida Regional MLS.
- Average days on market (DOM) for bank-owned properties are 85 days
- Average days on market (DOM) for other distressed properties, such as Lakeland short sale homes are 183 days.
27 Distressed Homes Sold – average sold price $147,775 – $71.76 per sq.ft.
71 Bank-owned (REO) sold – average sold price $95,380 – $53.30 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?
| Lakeland | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Grand Total |
| 33801 |
20 |
12 |
15 |
21 |
13 |
16 |
17 |
12 |
20 |
146 |
| 33803 |
11 |
10 |
16 |
18 |
16 |
19 |
26 |
19 |
22 |
157 |
| 33805 |
12 |
11 |
12 |
9 |
5 |
10 |
14 |
14 |
8 |
95 |
| 33809 |
13 |
12 |
16 |
11 |
18 |
17 |
16 |
17 |
25 |
145 |
| 33810 |
25 |
31 |
34 |
31 |
46 |
37 |
40 |
33 |
42 |
319 |
| 33811 |
10 |
16 |
17 |
18 |
18 |
22 |
20 |
15 |
22 |
158 |
| 33812 |
10 |
5 |
8 |
13 |
7 |
9 |
16 |
15 |
10 |
93 |
| 33813 |
9 |
25 |
27 |
28 |
26 |
33 |
35 |
38 |
29 |
250 |
| 33815 |
5 |
3 |
7 |
5 |
7 |
6 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
45 |
| Grand Total |
115 |
125 |
152 |
154 |
156 |
169 |
188 |
166 |
183 |
1408 |
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.
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
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.
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