Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Bonny
Quiet lakeside living close to everything in Lakeland
5
Homes for sale
$280,000
Median list price
$168
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
Lake Bonny sits on Lakeland's east side, an unassuming pocket of established homes built around its namesake lake. The feel here is residential and low-key — tree-lined streets, mid-sized houses, and an easy connection to the rest of Lakeland and nearby neighborhoods like Dixieland and Lake Hollingsworth. It's the kind of place that suits buyers who want space and a central location without paying for a trophy address.
The market is small but accessible. With just 5 active listings and a median list price of $280,000, there's less to choose from than in busier corners like Winston, but prices stay grounded — the median home runs about 1,676 sqft at $181 per square foot. Over the last year 16 homes sold at a median of $248,500, and sellers collected 98% of asking on average, so pricing here tends to be realistic on both sides.
Lake Bonny is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$159,900 – $1.2M price range
1,862 sqft median home
$1,295/mo median rent
16 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in Lake Bonny
$159,900
1811 E MAIN STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft
$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
$299,900$314,900
1533 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,019 sqft
$255,000$259,000
1516 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Bonny market
16
Sold, last 12 months
$248,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 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
≈ $2,003/mo
$280,000 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 quiet, established residential neighborhood on Lakeland's east side, built around Lake Bonny with an easy central location. Downtown Tampa is roughly 46 minutes and Walt Disney World about 53, so you're well positioned for work and weekends. It suits buyers who value space and a practical location over a showpiece address.
Is Lake Bonny expensive?+
It's one of the more attainable parts of Lakeland, with a median list price of $280,000 and homes averaging $181 per square foot. The active range runs wide — from $159,900 up to a single $1.2 million listing — so there's room for a range of budgets. Compared to premium areas like Lake Hollingsworth, pricing here stays grounded.
What do homes cost in Lake Bonny?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $280,000, while the 16 homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $248,500. A typical home is around 1,676 sqft at $181 per square foot. Rentals run a median of about $1,295 per month.
How is the market in Lake Bonny?+
It's a small, steady market with just 5 active listings and 16 sales in the past twelve months. Homes take a median of 53 days to sell, and sellers collect 98% of asking on average, which points to realistic pricing rather than bidding wars. Low inventory means well-priced homes still move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee reported for the area, which keeps monthly carrying costs simpler than in many planned communities. The median property tax runs about $3,812 per year. Always confirm the exact figures for any specific home, since taxes vary with assessed value and exemptions.
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