Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Shore Acres
An established Lakeland pocket with room to move
12
Homes for sale
$288,950
Median list price
$184
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
Shore Acres sits in the heart of Polk County's Lakeland, a settled residential neighborhood where the pace is easy and the location is central. You're within a short drive of the lakeside living around Lake Hollingsworth and neighboring pockets like Sandpiper and Winston, while downtown Tampa is about 44 minutes out and Walt Disney World roughly 53. Assigned schools include Philip O'Brien Elementary, Crystal Lake Middle, and Lakeland Senior High.
For a buyer today, the market here is measured rather than frantic. There are 9 active listings with a median list price of $315,000, and homes that sell are moving after about 49 days — sellers are getting 99% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not a fire sale. If Shore Acres feels tight, the broader inventory of Lakeland homes for sale and nearby Lake Bentley gives you more to compare against.
Shore Acres is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$199,900 – $1.2M price range
1,597 sqft median home
$1,350/mo median rent
22 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shore Acres
$282,000
627 HOLLY PLACE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft
$295,900
1328 E PARKER STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,335 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
$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
$315,000$320,000
1305 E PARKER STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,419 sqft
$199,900
1222 GOLCONDA ROAD, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 sqft
$259,000$263,000
1516 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft
$239,000$269,000
408 LONGFELLOW BOULEVARD, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,051 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Shore Acres market
22
Sold, last 12 months
$248,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Shore Acres vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 26.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shore Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shore Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shore Acres home
≈ $2,046/mo
$288,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,350/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
607
Median age
41
Median income
$58,224
Median home value
$126,517
Beyond the listings
Living in Shore Acres
Beliefs
Top 8% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 11% 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.
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.
Appearance oriented
Top 22% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Appearance oriented
All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Shore Acres FAQs
Is Shore Acres a good place to live?+
It's an established, centrally located Lakeland neighborhood assigned to Philip O'Brien Elementary, Crystal Lake Middle, and Lakeland Senior High. You get quick access to downtown Tampa in about 44 minutes and Walt Disney World in around 53, plus proximity to lakeside areas like Lake Hollingsworth. It suits buyers who want a settled community with an easy commute.
Is Shore Acres expensive?+
It's reasonable for the region, with a median list price of $315,000 and a median sold price of $239,000 over the past year. Prices stretch from $199,900 to $1,200,000, so there's a wide gap between entry-level homes and the rare high-end listing. Compared with pricier lakefront pockets nearby, it reads as approachable.
What do homes cost in Shore Acres?+
Expect around $181 per square foot on a median home of about 1,756 square feet. The current median list price is $315,000, while homes that actually closed over the last 12 months came in at a median of $239,000. That spread reflects a mix of updated and as-is properties.
How is the market right now?+
There are 9 active listings and 21 homes have sold in the past year, so it's a smaller, steady market. Homes take a median of 49 days to sell and sellers are netting about 99% of asking. That balance means you should come with a serious offer but still have negotiating room. Browse the wider Lakeland homes for sale for more options.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most of Shore Acres carries no reported HOA, which keeps monthly carrying costs simple. The median property tax runs about $3,812 per year. If you're weighing rent versus owning, the median rent in the area is around $1,395 per month.
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