Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Camphor Heights
An established Lakeland pocket close to everything
1
Homes for sale
$330,000
Median list price
$179
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Camphor Heights sits in the heart of Lakeland, an established residential neighborhood in Polk County where homes have some age and character rather than the cookie-cutter feel of newer subdivisions. It's the kind of place that draws buyers who want a settled community with real trees and real yards, within easy reach of the wider Lakeland homes for sale market and neighborhoods like Lake Hollingsworth and Gibsonia. The location is genuinely central: Downtown Tampa is about 42 minutes away, Walt Disney World roughly 54, and both major airports are just over an hour out.
For a buyer today, this is a modestly priced, low-inventory corner of the market. There are only 2 active listings with a median list price of $302,450, and 16 homes have sold over the past year at a median of $274,950. Sellers are getting about 95% of asking on average, and homes sit around 54.5 days before going under contract, so there's room to negotiate but not a flood of options to choose from. If you're comparing against nearby areas like Winston or Sandpiper, Camphor Heights lands in the affordable, move-in range.
Camphor Heights is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$330,000 – $330K price range
1,845 sqft median home
$1,425/mo median rent
15 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Camphor Heights
Every active listing inside the Camphor Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Camphor Heights market
15
Sold, last 12 months
$269,900
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
61 days
Median time to sell
Camphor Heights vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Camphor Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Camphor Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Camphor Heights home
≈ $2,034/mo
$330,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,425/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,239
Median age
40
Median income
$62,406
Median home value
$315,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Camphor Heights
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 11% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Straight answers
Camphor Heights FAQs
Is Camphor Heights a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice if you want an established, central Lakeland neighborhood without the fees of a planned community. You're zoned for Dixieland Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Lakeland Senior High, and you're close to areas like Lake Hollingsworth. The central location keeps Downtown Tampa around 42 minutes away.
Is Camphor Heights expensive?+
No — it sits toward the affordable end of the Lakeland market. The median list price is $302,450 and homes have sold at a median of $274,950 over the past year, at an average of $173 per square foot. Compared with pricier waterfront pockets, this is an accessible neighborhood for a first home.
What do homes cost in Camphor Heights?+
Current active listings range from $274,900 to $330,000, with a median list price of $302,450 for homes around 1,745 sqft. The 16 homes sold in the past year came in at a median of $274,950. It's worth comparing to nearby Winston to gauge value across the area.
How is the market in Camphor Heights?+
Inventory is tight — there are just 2 active listings right now — and homes take about 54.5 days to go under contract. Sellers are getting roughly 95% of their asking price on average, so buyers have some negotiating room but limited choices at any given moment.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA fee reported for Camphor Heights, which is a real cost savings versus planned communities. The median property tax runs about $2,378 per year. For renters or investors, the median rent in the area sits around $1,000 per month.
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