Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Westgate Central Avenue
West Lakeland living with a central, connected address
12
Homes for sale
$258,500
Median list price
$211
Avg price / sqft
75
Median days on market
Westgate Central Avenue sits on the west side of Lakeland, close enough to the city's established neighborhoods to feel settled, but priced for buyers who want room to grow. It's a practical, mid-sized community where you can be in Dixieland in minutes and still reach the shops and lakes near Lake Hollingsworth on a slow afternoon. Commuters appreciate the geography too — downtown Tampa is about 42 minutes away and Walt Disney World roughly 53, so weekend plans and workdays both stay manageable.
For buyers today, this is one of the more approachable pockets in the area. The median list price is $258,500 with active listings running from $99,000 up to $435,000, and homes are averaging $211 per square foot. Four of the twelve active listings are new construction, which gives you a real choice between move-in-ready builds and more affordable resale options near Winston and Sandpiper.
Westgate Central Avenue is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$99,000 – $435K price range
1,259 sqft median home
$1,425/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Westgate Central Avenue
$309,000
1334 W. PATTERSON ST., LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
$309,000
1326 W. PATTERSON ST., LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
$309,000
1330 W. PATTERSON ST., LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
$235,000
1220 RUBY STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,533 sqft
$225,000$235,000
1704 WAYMAN STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft
$435,000$444,991
1246 HERSCHELL STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,028 sqft
$282,000$289,000
1201 OAKHILL STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft
$217,000$220,000
1113 S CENTRAL AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$229,000$235,000
1025 S CENTRAL AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft
$199,900$210,000
1223 SYCAMORE STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,291 sqft
$309,999$319,999
1317 W BELMAR STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,278 sqft
$99,000
1402 W PATTERSON STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Westgate Central Avenue market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$235,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
6 days
Median time to sell
Westgate Central Avenue vs Lakeland
Median list price
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Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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For the school run
Schools Westgate Central Avenue is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Westgate Central Avenue home
≈ $1,765/mo
$258,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,425/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,198
Median age
43
Median income
$36,601
Median home value
$5,622
Beyond the listings
Living in Westgate Central Avenue
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.
Culture
Top 12% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Lifestyles
Top 13% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 13% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
People who close here
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Straight answers
Westgate Central Avenue FAQs
Is Westgate Central Avenue a good place to live?+
It's a grounded, centrally located west-Lakeland community with easy reach to neighborhoods like Dixieland and the lakes further east. Assigned schools include Kathleen Senior High, Southwest Middle, and Scott Lake and Jesse Keen Elementary. The location also keeps you within about 42 minutes of downtown Tampa for work or play.
Is Westgate Central Avenue expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable parts of Lakeland. The median list price is $258,500, and active listings range from $99,000 all the way up to $435,000, so there's genuine room for different budgets.
What do homes cost here?+
Expect a median around $258,500 to list and $235,000 for recent sales, with pricing averaging $211 per square foot on a typical home of about 1,259 square feet. Four new-construction listings are currently active if you want something move-in ready.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced. Eleven homes sold over the past year, sellers are getting 100% of asking on average, and homes take a median of about 74.5 days to sell — giving buyers time to make a considered decision.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a median of about $2,310 per year, which keeps carrying costs reasonable. There's no significant HOA data on file for the active listings, so most homes here aren't tied to monthly association dues. For comparison, the median rent in the area is around $1,425 per month.
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