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Socrum Elementary School

North Lakeland living with room to grow

50

Homes for sale

$313,445

Median list price

$202

Avg price / sqft

81

Median days on market

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The Socrum Elementary zone sits in north Lakeland, a part of Polk County where newer subdivisions share the map with established neighborhoods and plenty of open ground. Families here are drawn to the quieter pace and the pipeline of feeder schools — kids can move through Sleepy Hill Middle School and on to Kathleen Senior High School or George W. Jenkins Senior High without leaving the area. Sitting roughly midway between Tampa and Orlando, the zone puts Downtown Tampa about 60 minutes out and Walt Disney World around 63.

For buyers, this is one of the more attainable corners of the Lakeland homes for sale market. The 58 active listings carry a median list price of $329,000, and with 22 of them new construction, there's real choice for anyone who wants a fresh build. Homes are selling in a median of 40 days at about 97% of asking, so it's a market where patience and a fair offer both still work — browse the live map to see what's moving.

Socrum Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.

Quick facts

$95,000 – $2.0M price range

1,616 sqft median home

$64/mo median HOA

$1,855/mo median rent

115 sold in 12 months

Drive times

Downtown Tampa≈ 60 min
Walt Disney World≈ 63 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)≈ 72 min
Universal Orlando≈ 73 min

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Where the market lives

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The numbers that matter

The Socrum Elementary School market

115

Sold, last 12 months

$280,000

Median sold price

97%

Sale-to-list ratio

What sellers actually get vs asking

31 days

Median time to sell

Socrum Elementary School vs Lakeland

Median list price

Socrum Elementary School$313K
Lakeland Co.$331K

Price per sqft

Socrum Elementary School$202
Lakeland Co.$202

Days on market

Socrum Elementary School81d
Lakeland Co.61d

Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling

▲ 6.9% yr/yr

$230K$303K$375KOct ’23Sep ’26

Homes sold per month

0816Oct ’24Sep ’26

Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Socrum Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.

What it really costs

Owning here

Owning the median Socrum Elementary School home

≈ $2,140/mo

Principal & interest $1,651
Property tax $215
HOA / fees $64
Insurance (est.) $210

$313,445 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.

$64/mo

Median HOA

From current listings inside the boundary

$1,855/mo

Median rent

Homes for rent inside the boundary

Population

11,079

Median age

47

Median income

$77,147

Median home value

$191,232

Beyond the listings

Living in Socrum Elementary School

Lifestyles

Nerd Culture

These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.

Active

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.

Hobbies & Interests

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.

Hobbies & Interests

Wanderlust

Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.

Hobbies & Interests

Natural Beauty

This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.

Active

Outdoor Adventures

Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.

People who close here

Our Lakeland experts

Straight answers

Socrum Elementary School FAQs

Is the Socrum Elementary area a good place to live?+

It's a solid fit for families who want a quieter north Lakeland setting with a clear school path through Sleepy Hill Middle School and beyond. The mix of newer subdivisions and established streets appeals to buyers who want space without giving up access to Tampa and Orlando, both roughly an hour out.

Is it expensive to buy here?+

Not by Central Florida standards — the median list price is $329,000 and homes actually sold at a median of $280,000 over the last 12 months. Listings span a wide range from $115,000 up to nearly $2 million, so there's room for very different budgets.

What do homes cost in the Socrum Elementary zone?+

Expect to pay around $199 per square foot, with a typical home near 1,648 square feet. That puts most well-priced homes in the mid-$200,000s to low-$300,000s, and 22 of the current 58 listings are new construction if you want something turnkey.

How is the market right now?+

It's balanced and steady — 127 homes sold in the past year, current listings sit a median of 40 days on market, and sellers are getting about 97% of asking. That means buyers have negotiating room while sellers who price correctly still move quickly.

What should I expect for HOA fees and property taxes?+

HOA costs are light where they apply, with a median of about $64 per month, and many homes here have no association at all. Property taxes run around $2,562 a year at the median, which keeps overall carrying costs reasonable.

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