Neighborhood · Mulberry, Florida
Imperial Lakes
Easy Polk County living between Tampa and Orlando
38
Homes for sale
$314,950
Median list price
$180
Avg price / sqft
54
Median days on market
Imperial Lakes sits in Mulberry, in the stretch of Polk County that lets you split the difference between Tampa and the theme-park corridor. It's a settled, water-dotted community where a handful of lakes and pools shape the day-to-day, and neighborhoods like Sundance and Willow Oak give the area its texture. Downtown Mulberry is close enough for errands, while Downtown Tampa is about 53 minutes and Walt Disney World roughly 67 minutes away for the occasional bigger day out.
For buyers, this is a mid-market pocket that still leaves room to move. Of the 40 active Mulberry homes for sale in this neighborhood, the median list price is $292,000, with plenty spread across a $107,800 to $599,000 range. Homes have been going under contract at a median of 51.5 days and sellers are getting about 98% of asking, so it's balanced enough to negotiate without being a fire sale. Browse the live map to see how the segments — waterfront, pool, and gated — stack up in real time.
Imperial Lakes is a community in Mulberry, Florida.
Quick facts
$104,900 – $615K price range
1,571 sqft median home
$223/mo median HOA
$1,523/mo median rent
84 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Imperial Lakes
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$399,900
3254 IMPERIAL MANOR WAY, MULBERRY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,943 sqft
$360,000
4434 WINDING OAKS CIRCLE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,950 sqft
$309,000
3488 JADE LANE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,453 sqft
$215,000
4365 CREEKWOOD LANE UNIT 4365, MULBERRY
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,819 sqft
$375,000
3803 OPAL DRIVE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$284,000
4336 WINDING OAKS CIRCLE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft
$375,000
4465 FAIRWAY OAKS DRIVE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft
$284,900
3858 GARNET DRIVE, MULBERRY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,535 sqft
$434,900
4458 FAIRWAY OAKS DRIVE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,104 sqft
$424,900$434,900
4389 WINDING OAKS DRIVE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,998 sqft
$310,000
3503 DIAMOND TERRACE, MULBERRY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft
$179,900
4078 OAK LOOP UNIT 95, MULBERRY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,195 sqft
Every active listing inside the Imperial Lakes boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Imperial Lakes market
84
Sold, last 12 months
$292,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Imperial Lakes vs Mulberry
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 3.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Imperial Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Imperial Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Imperial Lakes home
≈ $2,254/mo
$314,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$223/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,523/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
5,339
Median age
39
Median income
$78,610
Median home value
$285,515
Beyond the listings
Living in Imperial Lakes
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Appearance oriented
Top 12% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Food & Drink
Top 14% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Relationships
Top 18% 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.
Emotional
Top 20% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Straight answers
Imperial Lakes FAQs
Is Imperial Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a practical, water-dotted community in Mulberry that works well for buyers who want Polk County pricing with metro access. Downtown Tampa is about 53 minutes out and the theme-park corridor around 67 minutes, and nearby Sundance rounds out the neighborhood character. Assigned schools include James W. Sikes Elementary, Mulberry Middle, and Mulberry Senior High.
Is Imperial Lakes expensive?+
No — it lands in the mid-market for the region, with a median list price of $292,000 and an average of $181 per square foot. Prices run from about $107,800 up to $599,000, so there's genuine range depending on size and features. There are no active listings above $1M here.
What do homes cost in Imperial Lakes?+
The median list price is $292,000 for a median home size of about 1,455 square feet, and homes sold over the past 12 months came in at a median of $285,000. With 90 sales in that window, there's a steady, readable market rather than guesswork. You can filter current inventory by price and features on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's fairly balanced. There are 40 active listings, homes are taking a median of 51.5 days to go under contract, and sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average — which leaves room to negotiate without expecting steep discounts. Comparing active Willow Oak and surrounding listings helps you read where a given home falls.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $125 per month, and median annual property tax is roughly $1,749 — modest figures for the area. If you're weighing renting versus buying, median rent sits around $1,698 per month. Exact HOA amounts vary by section, so confirm the specifics on any home you're considering.
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