Homes zoned for
Southwest Elementary School
Affordable Lakeland living between Tampa and Orlando
50
Homes for sale
$322,500
Median list price
$189
Avg price / sqft
64
Median days on market
The Southwest Elementary attendance zone sits on Lakeland's west side, close enough to feel connected to the wider Lakeland homes for sale market while keeping its own quieter, residential pace. Families here draw from a full slate of nearby schools, from Sleepy Hill Middle School to high school options like George W. Jenkins Senior High and Kathleen Senior High School. With downtown Tampa about 37 minutes away and Walt Disney World roughly 53 minutes east, it's a genuine middle ground between two metros.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible corners of Central Florida right now. There are 42 active listings with a median list price of $319,995, and 15 of those are new construction — a real advantage if you want a home without the resale wear. Homes are selling at 98% of asking after a median 39.5 days, so it's balanced enough to negotiate but active enough that well-priced homes move. You can track what's available on the live map.
Southwest Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$140,000 – $689K price range
1,637 sqft median home
$40/mo median HOA
$1,373/mo median rent
181 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$349,900
602 OPPITZ LANE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,205 sqft
$409,490
6032 GAURA WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,107 sqft
$393,490
6160 CROCUS STREET, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,447 sqft
$320,000
422 DUCHESS DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,436 sqft
$269,900
4414 FAYE CIRCLE E, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,192 sqft
$189,000
710 SAVANNAH AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft
$275,000
2140 CREEK SIDE DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft
$179,000
506 CAMEO DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$170,000
915 N WABASH AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 746 sqft
$274,900
1231 W 9TH STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,084 sqft
$325,000
725 STRAIN BOULEVARD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,186 sqft
$408,490
6028 GAURA WAY, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,077 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southwest Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southwest Elementary School market
181
Sold, last 12 months
$337,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Southwest Elementary School vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 6.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwest Elementary School home
≈ $2,205/mo
$322,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$40/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,373/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
8,121
Median age
42
Median income
$62,806
Median home value
$239,752
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwest Elementary School
Lifestyles
Top 18% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
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.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
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.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Straight answers
Southwest Elementary School FAQs
Is the Southwest Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical fit for buyers who want a residential Lakeland base with easy reach to both Tampa and Orlando — downtown Tampa is about 37 minutes and Disney around 53. Families have access to several nearby schools including Tenoroc High School and Lakeland Senior High. The area sold 198 homes over the past year, so it's an active, established community.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Compared to much of Central Florida, no. The median list price is $319,995 and active homes range from $140,000 up to $699,000, with an average of $186 per square foot. That keeps this zone accessible for a wide range of budgets.
What do homes cost in this area?+
The median sold price over the last 12 months was $332,450, close to the current median list of $319,995 for a typical 1,637-square-foot home. Fifteen of the 42 active listings are new construction, so pricing spans both resale and brand-new inventory. You can compare current options across Lakeland homes for sale.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and steady. Sellers are getting 98% of asking on average, and homes take a median of 39.5 days to sell, so buyers have some room to negotiate without a slow, stagnant market. With 198 sales in the past year, there's consistent turnover.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light — the median HOA is just $40/month and median property tax runs $2,907/year. Only a couple of active listings are gated, so most homes carry minimal or no HOA obligations. If you're renting first, the median rent is about $1,750/month.
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