Homes for sale in
Kathleen, Florida
Country living north of Lakeland's city limits
2
Homes for sale
$474,950
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
95
Median days on market
Kathleen sits in the rural north end of Polk County, where lots run big and the pace runs slow — a place for buyers who want breathing room within reach of Lakeland's jobs and services. The land here favors single-family homes and manufactured properties on acreage rather than dense subdivisions, and the assigned schools (Socrum Elementary, Kathleen Middle, Kathleen High) keep it a genuine community anchor.
The market is thin and specific right now: just two active listings, both manufactured homes, with a median list price of $489,900. Homes that do sell move at 98% of asking, so realistic pricing wins — and with a median 62.5 days on market, buyers have room to breathe. If inventory feels tight, it's worth watching for just reduced properties or scanning land & lots to build your own.
Kathleen is in Polk County, Florida.
Quick facts
$369,900 – $580K price range
2,204 sqft median home
Balanced right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Kathleen
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$369,900$379,900
12615 OLD DADE CITY ROAD, KATHLEEN
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,128 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.
3
Sold, last 12 months
$339,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
191 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 rural north-Polk setting means larger lots and a manufactured-home housing mix rather than tight subdivisions.
Commuter-Reachable
Downtown Tampa is about 54 minutes away, with Tampa International Airport around 67 minutes and Walt Disney World roughly 69 minutes.
Kathleen Schools Nearby
The area feeds Socrum Elementary, Kathleen Middle and Kathleen High, keeping families anchored to a local school pipeline.
Sellers Hold Firm
Homes that close here fetch about 98% of asking on average, so sharp pricing matters on both sides.
Small, Selective Market
With only two active listings and a $379,900–$599,900 range, buyers who move decisively have the edge.
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
≈ $2,984/mo
$474,950 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 appeals to buyers who want rural acreage and quiet over subdivision density, all within a short drive of Lakeland's amenities. It feeds Socrum Elementary, Kathleen Middle and Kathleen High, and its north-Polk County location keeps you close to work without city congestion.
Is Kathleen expensive?+
The current median list price is $489,900, with active homes ranging from $379,900 to $599,900. That said, homes that actually sold over the past year closed at a median of $339,000, so there's meaningful room to find value below the current asking prices.
What do homes cost in Kathleen?+
Expect to pay around $221 per square foot on a median home of about 2,204 square feet. The active inventory is entirely manufactured homes right now — you can browse by price to see where listings land in your range.
How is the Kathleen housing market?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — only three homes sold in the past twelve months and just two active listings today, with a median 62.5 days on market. Sellers average 98% of asking, so both sides should price realistically and expect deals to take time.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most Kathleen properties sit on their own land without HOA dues, and no HOA fee data appears in the current listings. The median property tax runs about $3,261 per year, which is typical for the area's larger, non-subdivision parcels.
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