Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Historic Lake Morton
Swan-lined streets and porches with real history
11
Homes for sale
$565,000
Median list price
$362
Avg price / sqft
81
Median days on market
Historic Lake Morton is the kind of neighborhood where you walk the lake path in the evening past the resident swans and century-old oaks, and the architecture actually tells a story. This is the heart of old Lakeland, close to the cultural anchors around downtown, with a character that neighborhoods like Lake Hollingsworth share and few other Polk County pockets can match. It's central, walkable, and rooted — you're roughly 42 minutes to downtown Tampa and 46 to Walt Disney World, but it feels a world away from the sprawl.
For a buyer today, this is a small, selective market: just 9 active listings with a median list price of $555,000, ranging from $329,900 up to $1.7 million. Homes here take their time — a median of 63 days on market — and sellers are getting about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate on the right property. If the historic core feels tight, nearby Sandpiper and Winston offer more inventory at different price points.
Historic Lake Morton is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,900 – $1.7M price range
1,976 sqft median home
$600/mo median HOA
$1,415/mo median rent
23 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Historic Lake Morton
$1,100,000
417 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY, LAKELAND
7 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,686 sqft
$465,000$475,000
730 COLLEGE AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,767 sqft
$565,000$599,000
1102 MELTON AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,976 sqft
$675,000$750,000
410 E PARK STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,432 sqft
$329,900$339,900
717 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft
$525,000
828 CUMBERLAND STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,449 sqft
$389,000$399,000
806 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft
$549,900$555,000
721 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,895 sqft
$1,700,000
26 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,275 sqft
$1,550,000
25 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,705 sqft
$1,550,000
24 LAKE HOLLINGWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,705 sqft
Every active listing inside the Historic Lake Morton boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Historic Lake Morton market
23
Sold, last 12 months
$420,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
21 days
Median time to sell
Historic Lake Morton vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 37.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Historic Lake Morton boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Historic Lake Morton is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Historic Lake Morton home
≈ $4,194/mo
$565,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$600/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,415/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,887
Median age
35
Median income
$60,388
Median home value
$375,682
Beyond the listings
Living in Historic Lake Morton
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Relationships
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
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
Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Straight answers
Historic Lake Morton FAQs
Is Historic Lake Morton a good place to live?+
It's one of Lakeland's most established and walkable neighborhoods, built around the lake and its swans and close to downtown. Assigned schools include Philip O'Brien Elementary, Sleepy Hill Middle, and Lakeland Senior High. The character-rich streets and central location are the main draw for buyers who want history over new sprawl.
Is Historic Lake Morton expensive?+
It sits above Lakeland's entry-level pricing, with a median list price of $555,000 and an average of $396 per square foot. That said, the active range runs from $329,900 to $1.7 million, so there's real spread depending on the home. If you want more options at a lower price, nearby Gibsonia is worth a look.
What do homes cost in Historic Lake Morton?+
The median list price is $555,000 and the median home is about 1,895 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 23 homes sold at a median of $420,000, so what actually closes tends to run below current asking prices. The gap reflects a mix of larger historic homes and smaller updated bungalows.
How is the market right now?+
It's a slow, low-inventory market with 9 active listings and a median of 63 days on market. Sellers are averaging about 95% of asking, which gives serious buyers room to negotiate. With only 23 sales in the past year, patience matters — the right listing doesn't come up often.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $4,013 per year, and where an HOA applies the median is around $600 per month. Not every home here carries an HOA, so it's worth checking each listing individually. Median rent in the area is about $1,425 per month for those weighing renting versus buying.
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