Homes zoned for
Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Central Lakeland living with room to breathe
60
Homes for sale
$329,900
Median list price
$238
Avg price / sqft
70
Median days on market
The Philip O'Brien Elementary zone sits in the heart of Lakeland, a Polk County city that trades the traffic of Tampa and Orlando for a slower, more grounded pace. Families here feed into well-known campuses like George W. Jenkins Senior High and Sleepy Hill Middle School, and the location keeps you within about 46 minutes of downtown Tampa and under an hour to Walt Disney World. It's the kind of place where you get everyday Florida convenience without paying big-metro prices.
For a buyer today, this is a moderately paced market with real choice. There are 55 active listings with a median list price of $324,900, and homes are taking a median of 52 days to sell — enough time to shop carefully and negotiate. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, so well-priced offers land, but there's room to talk. Browse the current inventory on the live map to see how the range plays out.
Philip O'Brien Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$111,000 – $1.7M price range
1,605 sqft median home
$589/mo median HOA
$1,488/mo median rent
118 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$350,000
1330 AUBURN STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft
$282,000
627 HOLLY PLACE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft
$1,100,000
417 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY, LAKELAND
7 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,686 sqft
$205,000
541 S CLAYTON AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 863 sqft
$1,149,000
1539 HOLLINGSWORTH CREEK COURT, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,678 sqft
$350,000
1324 AUBURN STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$279,000$291,000
703 INTERLACHEN PKWY, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,517 sqft
$389,000
1521 E MEMORIAL BOULEVARD, LAKELAND
8 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,592 sqft
$510,000$520,000
1522 DEL CREST PLACE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,220 sqft
$160,000
2025 SYLVESTER ROAD UNIT QQ2, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,605 sqft
$299,900
540 S CLAYTON AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,679 sqft
$1,200,000
201 LAKE BONNY DRIVE E, LAKELAND
8 bd · 7 ba · 8,396 sqft
Every active listing inside the Philip O'Brien Elementary School attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Philip O'Brien Elementary School market
118
Sold, last 12 months
$283,750
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
21 days
Median time to sell
Philip O'Brien Elementary School vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 15.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Philip O'Brien Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Philip O'Brien Elementary School home
≈ $2,833/mo
$329,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$589/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,488/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
13,920
Median age
34
Median income
$61,316
Median home value
$281,458
Beyond the listings
Living in Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Relationships
Top 17% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Beliefs
Top 20% 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 20% 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.
Relationships
Top 23% in the U.S.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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.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
Philip O'Brien Elementary School FAQs
Is the Philip O'Brien Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid pick for families who want central Lakeland convenience with reasonable prices. You're minutes from major routes, roughly 55 minutes from Walt Disney World, and feeding into recognized campuses like Kathleen Senior High School. The pace is steady and residential rather than flashy.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared to the Tampa and Orlando metros, no. The median list price is $324,900 and the average is about $252 per square foot, with the 12-month median sold price landing at $290,000. That said, the range runs from $120,000 all the way to $1,700,000, so the segment you shop in matters.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Right now there are 55 active listings with a median list price of $324,900 on a typical home of about 1,550 square feet. Over the past year, 111 homes sold at a median of $290,000. You can compare active and sold pricing across Lakeland homes for sale to gauge value.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced, moderately paced market. Homes take a median of 52 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, so pricing is realistic and there's room to negotiate without a bidding-war frenzy. The 111 sales over the last year show steady, healthy demand.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $3,252 per year, which is typical for this part of Polk County. HOA costs vary widely by community, with a median around $578 per month for the properties that carry one — many homes here have no HOA at all, so check each listing. Median rent sits around $1,399 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.
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