Neighborhood · Bartow, Florida
Square Lake
Gated living close to central Polk's crossroads
2
Homes for sale
$542,400
Median list price
$229
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
Square Lake sits in Bartow, the Polk County seat where central Florida's small-town rhythm still holds. It's a gated pocket a short drive from Downtown Bartow and neighborhoods like Gordon Heights, with commutes that put Downtown Tampa about 57 minutes out and Walt Disney World roughly 64 minutes away. Assigned schools include Floral Avenue Elementary School and Bartow Senior High School, which matters to families weighing a move here.
Right now the market is genuinely thin — just two active listings, both gated, with one new-construction home in the mix. The median list price is $544,900, but the six homes that sold over the last year closed at a median of $408,500, so there's real daylight between what's asking today and what buyers have actually paid. If a home fits, you'll want to move deliberately, since inventory this tight leaves little room to wait. Browse current options among Bartow homes for sale or check the live map.
Square Lake is a community in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$444,900 – $640K price range
2,358 sqft median home
$71/mo median HOA
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Square Lake
$639,900
905 SQUARE LAKE DRIVE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,711 sqft
$444,900$449,900
535 SHANKLIN AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,005 sqft
Every active listing inside the Square Lake boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Square Lake market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$405,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
110 days
Median time to sell
Square Lake vs Bartow
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 10.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Square Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Square Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Square Lake home
≈ $3,420/mo
$542,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$71/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
258
Median age
42
Median income
$71,420
Median home value
$207,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Square Lake
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Culture
Top 13% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Emotional
Top 13% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Straight answers
Square Lake FAQs
Is Square Lake a good place to live?+
It's a gated community in Bartow, the Polk County seat, which appeals to buyers who want privacy without giving up proximity to town. Commutes are manageable — about 57 minutes to Downtown Tampa and 64 to Walt Disney World — and assigned schools include Bartow Senior High. The scale is intimate, with only a handful of homes trading each year.
Is Square Lake expensive?+
The median list price today is $544,900, ranging from $449,900 to $639,900, at an average of $230 per square foot. That said, the six homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $408,500, so actual sale prices have run below current asking levels.
What do homes cost in Square Lake?+
Active listings sit between $449,900 and $639,900 with a median of $544,900, on a median home size of about 2,358 square feet. Recent sales tell a more grounded story at $408,500 median, which is worth keeping in mind when you frame an offer.
How is the market in Square Lake?+
Inventory is very tight — just two active listings, one of them new construction. Homes have been moving at a median of 33.5 days, and over the last year sellers averaged 100% of their asking price, so well-priced homes don't linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $71 per month, which is modest for a gated community. Property taxes come in around $3,372 per year at current levels.
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