Neighborhood · Bartow, Florida
Gordon Heights
Small-town Polk County living within reach
1
Homes for sale
$215,000
Median list price
$224
Avg price / sqft
103
Median days on market
Gordon Heights sits in Bartow, the Polk County seat, where quiet residential streets and modest single-family homes give the neighborhood an easygoing, unpretentious character. Nearby Square Lake adds a little breathing room, and families here are zoned for Lake Region High School, Bartow Middle School, and Alturas Elementary School. It's central Florida geography, roughly an hour to both Tampa and the Orlando theme parks, without the price tag that comes with living closer to either.
For buyers, this is a compact, affordable pocket of the market. Inventory is thin — often just a single active listing at a time around $220,000 — so when something fits, you move. Over the past year six homes changed hands, and sellers have been getting about 98% of asking, which tells you demand is steady even in a small market. Browse Bartow homes for sale or check the live map to see what's available right now.
Gordon Heights is a community in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $215K price range
960 sqft median home
$1,200/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gordon Heights
Every active listing inside the Gordon Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Gordon Heights market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$239,900
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Gordon Heights vs Bartow
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gordon Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gordon Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gordon Heights home
≈ $1,464/mo
$215,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
997
Median age
45
Median income
$32,397
Median home value
$174,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Gordon Heights
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Entertainment
Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Entertainment
Live Experiences
When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Straight answers
Gordon Heights FAQs
Is Gordon Heights a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, affordable residential neighborhood in Bartow with the nearby Square Lake area and easy access to central Florida. Families appreciate being zoned for Lake Region High School and other Bartow schools, and the roughly hour-long drives to Tampa and Disney make it workable for commuters or day-trippers.
Is Gordon Heights expensive?+
No — it's one of the more budget-friendly pockets of Bartow, with a median list price around $220,000 and an average of $229 per square foot. Homes over $1 million and luxury segments simply aren't part of this market.
What do homes cost in Gordon Heights?+
Active listings run around $220,000, and over the last 12 months six homes sold at a median of $236,450. At roughly 960 square feet and $229 per square foot, these are compact, practical homes; you can see current options on Bartow homes for sale.
How is the market in Gordon Heights?+
It's small but steady. Inventory is usually just one active listing, homes take about 34 days to sell, and sellers are getting around 98% of their asking price — so when a home fits your budget, be ready to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data on record for the neighborhood, which suggests most homes here aren't tied to association dues. Property taxes run about $1,447 a year at the median, and median rent sits around $1,200 a month if you're weighing renting against buying.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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