Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Bonny
An east-side Lakeland lake community with room to grow
5
Homes for sale
$314,900
Median list price
$178
Avg price / sqft
65
Median days on market
Lake Bonny sits on the east side of Lakeland, built around its namesake lake in Polk County with easy reach to the rest of the city. It's a straightforward, lived-in neighborhood — the kind of place where older homes on real lots trade for prices that still feel grounded, and where you're a quick drive from Lake Hollingsworth and central Lakeland's dining. Nearby communities like Sandpiper, Winston, and Gibsonia round out the east and north sides of town.
For buyers, the market here is small but active. There are just 5 homes on the market with a median list price of $324,900, and homes are taking about 47 days to sell — enough time to look carefully without racing a crowd. Sellers have been getting roughly 99% of asking over the past year, so serious offers still need to be realistic.
Lake Bonny is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$259,000 – $1.2M price range
1,756 sqft median home
$1,295/mo median rent
17 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Bonny
$1,200,000
201 LAKE BONNY DRIVE E, LAKELAND
8 bd · 7 ba · 8,396 sqft
$280,000
1851 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft
$395,000$419,000
1410 ELGIN STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,756 sqft
$314,900$324,900
1533 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,444 sqft
$259,000$263,000
1516 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Bonny boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Bonny market
17
Sold, last 12 months
$245,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Lake Bonny vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Bonny boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Bonny is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Bonny home
≈ $2,190/mo
$314,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,295/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,049
Median age
40
Median income
$53,563
Median home value
$133,627
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Bonny
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% 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 9% 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.
Attitudes
Top 13% 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.
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.
Culture
Top 19% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Food & Drink
Top 24% 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.
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Straight answers
Lake Bonny FAQs
Is Lake Bonny a good place to live?+
It's a practical east-side Lakeland neighborhood built around a lake, with quick access to central Lakeland and the shops and green space near Lake Hollingsworth. Assigned schools include Philip O'Brien Elementary, Crystal Lake Middle, and Lakeland Senior High. The location also works for commuters, with downtown Tampa about 46 minutes away.
Is Lake Bonny expensive?+
No — it's one of Lakeland's more grounded lake-area price points. The median list price is $324,900 and homes average about $183 per square foot, with active listings running from $263,000 up to $1,200,000. That range gives buyers real options across different budgets.
What do homes cost in Lake Bonny?+
Right now there are 5 active listings with a median list price of $324,900 and a median home size around 1,756 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 16 homes sold at a median price of $228,000, so recent closings have trended below current asking prices.
How is the market in Lake Bonny?+
It's a small, steady market — 16 homes sold in the past year and 5 currently active. Homes take a median of 47 days to sell, and sellers have been getting about 99% of asking on average, which means well-priced homes move and reasonable offers hold up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee recorded for the neighborhood, which is common for its older, non-planned layout. The median property tax runs about $3,847 per year, and for comparison, the median rent in the area is around $1,395 per month.
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