Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Gibsonia
Lakeland living with easy reach to Tampa and Orlando
12
Homes for sale
$290,000
Median list price
$214
Avg price / sqft
64
Median days on market
Gibsonia sits on the north side of Lakeland, in that sweet spot of Polk County where you still get space and quiet without giving up a straightforward commute. It's a practical, settled part of the area, anchored by the Lake Gibson schools and surrounded by familiar Lakeland neighborhoods like Sandpiper, Winston, and the lakefront pocket around Lake Hollingsworth. You're roughly 41 minutes from downtown Tampa and 42 from Walt Disney World, so weekend plans in either direction are genuinely doable.
For buyers, the current picture is approachable: 13 active listings with a median list price of $291,000, spanning a wide $89,000 to $650,000 range. Homes here are moving at a measured pace — a median of 66 days on market — and over the last year 45 sales closed at a median of $300,000, with sellers collecting about 95% of asking. That gap between list and sold tells you there's room to negotiate if you come in prepared. Browse the full picture of Lakeland homes for sale to see how Gibsonia compares.
Gibsonia is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$89,000 – $650K price range
1,362 sqft median home
$18/mo median HOA
$2,375/mo median rent
45 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gibsonia
$315,000
5836 DAUGHTERY DOWNS LOOP, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft
$180,000
4817 PURITAN LANE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft
$359,900$364,900
5838 GIBSON SHORES DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft
$205,000$209,000
1434 SHIRLEY DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft
$650,000
330 MARCUM ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft
$325,000
5563 STARLING LOOP, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,467 sqft
$242,000$245,000
5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 sqft
$89,000$94,500
141 FERNERY ROAD UNIT A3, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft
$210,000$215,000
1307 MAYFLOWER DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,233 sqft
$429,900
5235 POST LANE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,336 sqft
$265,000
121 MARIS COURT, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft
$599,000$605,000
510 WINDERMERE DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gibsonia boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Gibsonia market
45
Sold, last 12 months
$303,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Gibsonia vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gibsonia boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gibsonia is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gibsonia home
≈ $1,988/mo
$290,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$18/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,375/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,638
Median age
39
Median income
$68,792
Median home value
$269,302
Beyond the listings
Living in Gibsonia
Appearance oriented
Top 11% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Active
Top 15% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Food & Drink
Top 17% in the U.S.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
Top 19% 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.
Beliefs
Top 21% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Straight answers
Gibsonia FAQs
Is Gibsonia a good place to live?+
It's a settled, residential part of north Lakeland with a straightforward commute — about 41 minutes to downtown Tampa and 42 to Disney. The Lake Gibson Middle and High schools anchor the area, and you're close to established neighborhoods like Winston. It suits buyers who want space and value over a downtown lifestyle.
Is Gibsonia expensive?+
Not by Central Florida standards — the median list price is $291,000 and homes sold over the past year at a median of $300,000. Listings currently range from $89,000 up to $650,000, so there's genuine variety across budgets. For comparison, the median rent runs about $1,150 a month.
What do homes cost in Gibsonia?+
Expect a median around $291,000 to list and $300,000 for recent sales, with an average of $224 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,256 square feet. The market spans from entry-level properties near $89,000 to larger homes approaching $650,000. You can see how this stacks up against nearby Grasslands and other Lakeland pockets.
How is the market in Gibsonia right now?+
It's a measured market with 13 active listings and a median of 66 days on market, so homes aren't flying off the shelf. Sellers are averaging 95% of their asking price across 45 sales in the last year, which gives buyers real room to negotiate. Coming in with a clear offer strategy pays off here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $220 a month, though plenty of properties carry no association fee at all depending on the community. Property taxes come in around $2,763 a year at the median. Always confirm the specific HOA and tax figures on any home before you write an offer.
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