Homes for sale in
Kathleen, Florida
Rural Polk County space, within reach of Tampa and Orlando
2
Homes for sale
$465,000
Median list price
$232
Avg price / sqft
117
Median days on market
Kathleen sits in the quieter northern stretch of Polk County, where lots run larger and the pace is set by pastures and back roads rather than subdivisions. It's a place where manufactured homes and acreage are the norm, and families stay close to the Socrum Elementary, Kathleen Middle, and Kathleen High zone. You're still within an hour of the big-city options — downtown Tampa is about 54 minutes, Tampa International about 67, and Walt Disney World roughly 69 — without paying metro prices to live there.
The market here is small and slow-moving, which cuts both ways for a buyer. There are just two active listings right now at a $465,000 median, and homes are sitting around 110 days before they sell, so you have room to negotiate and time to think. If the current inventory doesn't fit, it's worth watching for just reduced listings or exploring land & lots to build on, since the area leans toward acreage.
Kathleen is in Polk County, Florida.
Quick facts
$350,000 – $580K price range
1,972 sqft median home
Balanced right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Kathleen
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$350,000
4925 CLAYTON ROAD, KATHLEEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 sqft
$580,000$599,900
13921 PINE MEADOW ROAD, KATHLEEN
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Kathleen market
Balanced
6.0 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
4
Sold, last 12 months
$394,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
174 days
Median time to sell
Kathleen vs Polk County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 50.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Kathleen, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Kathleen neighborhoods
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Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Kathleen
Room to spread out
Kathleen's draw is land and larger lots, a contrast to the tighter subdivisions closer to Lakeland.
Commutable to two metros
Downtown Tampa is about 54 minutes away and Walt Disney World about 69, putting both job and leisure hubs in reach.
Manufactured-home market
Current active inventory is entirely manufactured homes, reflecting the area's rural, acreage-friendly character.
Low property taxes
The median annual property tax here runs about $2,168, modest for a Florida home of this size.
Negotiating room for buyers
With homes averaging around 110 days on market, buyers often have time and leverage that faster markets don't allow.
Population
6,527
Median age
36.8
Median income
$57,302
Median home value
$180,900
What people here are into
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Kathleen home
≈ $2,841/mo
$465,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Kathleen real estate FAQs
Is Kathleen a good place to live?+
Kathleen suits buyers who want rural space and larger lots while staying commutable to Tampa, about 54 minutes to downtown. Families are zoned to Socrum Elementary, Kathleen Middle, and Kathleen High. It's quiet and low-density, so expect country living rather than walkable amenities.
Is Kathleen expensive?+
It's mid-range for Florida, with a median list price of $465,000 and recent sales closing around $394,500. Property taxes are modest at a median of about $2,168 per year, and there are no HOA fees in the current data. You can see what's available across the $300K–$400K range if you're shopping below the median.
What do homes cost in Kathleen?+
Active listings range from $350,000 to $580,000, with a $465,000 median and prices averaging about $232 per square foot on a median home size near 1,972 sqft. Current inventory is all manufactured homes on land, which is typical for the area.
How is the Kathleen housing market right now?+
It's a small, slow market — only two active listings and four sales in the past year. Homes take a median of about 110 days to sell, but sellers still get roughly 98% of asking, so pricing is realistic without being overheated. Buyers generally have time to evaluate single-family homes rather than rush.
Are there HOA fees or high taxes in Kathleen?+
The current listings show no HOA fees, which fits the area's acreage and manufactured-home profile. Property taxes run a median of about $2,168 per year, keeping ongoing costs reasonable compared with many Florida subdivisions.
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