Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Eaton Park
Affordable Lakeland living between Tampa and Orlando
5
Homes for sale
$90,000
Median list price
$125
Avg price / sqft
48
Median days on market
Eaton Park sits on the east side of Lakeland homes for sale, a small, unpretentious community where modestly sized homes and quiet streets define the pace. It's the kind of place that trades flash for value — compact single-family houses, a median home around 1,048 square feet, and an easy commute to both coasts of Central Florida. Families here are zoned for George W. Jenkins Senior High, Crystal Lake Middle School, and Oscar J. Pope Elementary, and neighborhoods like Lake Hollingsworth and Dixieland are a short drive west.
For buyers, Eaton Park is one of Lakeland's genuine entry points. Active list prices currently run from $60,000 to $245,000 with a $90,000 median, while homes that actually closed over the past year sold at a median of $210,000 — a gap worth understanding before you write an offer. With only five active listings and seven sales in the last 12 months, this is a thin, slow-moving market where the right house doesn't come up often, so being ready to move matters more than it does in places like Winston or Sandpiper.
Eaton Park is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$60,000 – $240K price range
1,048 sqft median home
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Eaton Park
$60,000$63,000
2931 ELLIS AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft
$90,000
2848 FLETCHER AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
$240,000$245,000
3104 STEWART STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,048 sqft
$189,900$199,900
2715 EATON AVENUE, EATON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,704 sqft
$89,000
2840 EATON AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft
Every active listing inside the Eaton Park boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Eaton Park market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$210,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
82 days
Median time to sell
Eaton Park vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 160.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Eaton Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Eaton Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Eaton Park home
≈ $798/mo
$90,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
709
Median age
28
Median income
$25,690
Beyond the listings
Living in Eaton Park
Attitudes
Top 1% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Relationships
Top 2% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Beliefs
Top 2% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Beliefs
Top 3% 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.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Straight answers
Eaton Park FAQs
Is Eaton Park a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, affordable east-Lakeland community that works well for buyers who want value and a central location over amenities and prestige. You're zoned for George W. Jenkins Senior High and sit within easy reach of lakeside neighborhoods like Lake Hollingsworth, with downtown Tampa about 42 minutes away.
Is Eaton Park expensive?+
No — it's one of the lower-priced areas in Lakeland, with a median list price of $90,000 and active homes ranging from $60,000 to $245,000. For comparison, homes that actually closed over the last year sold at a median of $210,000, so finished, move-in-ready houses carry a real premium over the fixer-priced listings.
What do homes cost in Eaton Park?+
Active listings average about $126 per square foot against a median home size near 1,048 square feet. List prices span $60,000 to $245,000 with a $90,000 median, while the median sold price over the past 12 months was $210,000 — a reminder that condition drives price here.
How is the market in Eaton Park?+
It's small and slow-moving, with just 5 active listings and 7 sales in the last 12 months. Homes take a median of 47 days to sell and sellers collect about 95% of their asking price, so there's modest room to negotiate but little inventory to choose from.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of Eaton Park is older single-family housing without HOA dues, and current listings show no reported HOA fees. Property taxes are modest at a median of about $1,364 per year, keeping ongoing ownership costs low.
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