Homes for sale · Plant City, FloridaWalden Lake
Lakeside living between Tampa and Lakeland
44
Homes for sale
$432,200
Median list price
$202
Avg price / sqft
28
Median days on market
Walden Lake is a well-established residential community on the west side of Plant City, built around its namesake lake and the trails and green space that give the neighborhood its shade and quiet. It's the kind of place where mature oaks line the streets, homes sit on real lots, and families know their neighbors — a counterpoint to the newer, tighter subdivisions that dominate much of the region. Pool homes are common here, and smaller enclaves like The Lakes at Countrywood and The Meadows at Countrywood round out the mix.
For a buyer today, the market reads as steady and competitive without being overheated. There are 40 active listings with a median list price of $399,950, and homes are moving in about a month, with sellers collecting roughly 98% of asking on average. Compared with the broader inventory of Plant City homes for sale, Walden Lake trades on its established character and location — low HOA dues and no new-construction supply mean most of what you'll tour is existing homes with land and trees.
Walden Lake is a community in Plant City, Florida.
Quick facts
$220,000 – $800K price range
2,086 sqft median home
$68/mo median HOA
$2,550/mo median rent
146 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Walden Lake
Walden Lake is an established residential community on the west side of Plant City, organized around its namesake lake and the trails and green space that run through it. It was developed as a master-planned neighborhood, and that planning shows in the mature tree canopy, the real lot sizes, and the shared amenities that give the place a settled, lived-in feel. This is not a street of identical new rooftops — it's a community that has had time to grow in.
The lifestyle here leans toward families, move-up buyers, and anyone who wants room to breathe without leaving the Tampa orbit. Nearly half of the homes on the market include a pool, which tells you how people spend their time — outdoors, in the yard, around the water. Plant City itself is known across the region for its agricultural roots and its annual strawberry heritage, and Walden Lake offers a quieter residential counterpoint a short drive from that town center.
It suits buyers who value established character over brand-new finishes, and who want a lake-and-trails setting at Plant City prices rather than Tampa ones. With consistent turnover and a broad range of home sizes, it works for a first move-up buyer and for someone trading into a larger pool home alike. The trade-off is that you're buying into an existing neighborhood, so homes vary in age and updating from one street to the next.
Neighborhoods and communities in Walden Lake
Within and around Walden Lake, a few named enclaves give buyers different flavors of the same general setting. The Lakes at Countrywood and The Meadows at Countrywood are two of the notable communities here, each offering its own pocket of homes within the larger area. Touring more than one helps you compare lot sizes, home vintages, and how close you are to the lake and green space.
Beyond those named sections, the broader community mixes standard-access streets with gated pockets — eight of the current active listings sit inside gated sections for buyers who want an added layer of privacy. Pool homes are spread throughout, so the amenity isn't confined to one part of the neighborhood. Waterfront is the rarest segment, with only a couple of active listings, so lakefront homes move when they come up.
Because this is an established community rather than a single-builder development, the feel shifts street to street. Some blocks have larger, older homes under heavy oak cover; others are tighter and newer. The best way to find your fit is to walk a few sections and note how the setting changes, then line those up against the rest of the Plant City market.
Homes for sale in Walden Lake: prices and housing
The current market shows 40 active listings with a median list price of $399,950, spanning from $229,900 at the entry end up to $799,900 at the top. The average price works out to about $201 per square foot, on a median home size of 2,074 square feet — so you're generally buying real square footage, not a compact townhome footprint. Over the past 12 months, 146 homes sold at a median price of $365,000, and sellers collected roughly 98% of asking on average.
The housing here is overwhelmingly single-family and existing — there are currently no new-construction listings and no homes over $1 million. Pool homes dominate the amenity picture, with 19 of the 40 active listings including one, while gated sections account for eight and waterfront for just two. That mix means most buyers are choosing among established homes with yards, and the pool or gated premium is a real factor in pricing.
On the carrying-cost side, the median HOA is about $68 a month — low for a community with shared green space — and median property taxes run around $4,749 a year. For renters or investors weighing the math, the median rent sits at about $2,550 a month. Always confirm the specific HOA dues, tax bill, and any section-level fees for the exact property, since these vary across the community.
Schools in Walden Lake
Walden Lake is served by Hillsborough County Public Schools, and the most commonly assigned schools for the area include Walden Lake Elementary School and the USF/Patel Partnership Elementary School at the elementary level. Tomlin Middle School is the typical middle-school assignment, and Plant City High School serves the high-school grades. The Patricia Sullivan Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School also appears among the assigned schools for the area.
Because attendance boundaries can run street by street and are subject to change, you should verify the exact assignment for any specific address rather than assuming based on the neighborhood name. The county's school-locator tool is the authoritative source for zoning, and boundaries are occasionally redrawn. If a particular school matters to your purchase, confirm it in writing before you commit.
Families should also factor in that assignments can differ for the named enclaves within the area versus the core of Walden Lake. Checking the zone for your target home — not the community as a whole — is the safest approach.
Getting around Walden Lake
Walden Lake's location along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Lakeland is central to its appeal for commuters. Downtown Tampa is about a 37-minute drive, which keeps city jobs within daily reach while letting you come home to a quieter, more affordable setting. Tampa International Airport is roughly 51 minutes away, a manageable run for travelers.
For families who make the occasional theme-park trip, Walt Disney World is about 66 minutes out toward Orlando. Most day-to-day driving happens on the local roads around Plant City before connecting to the interstate, so your real commute time depends on where in the community you land and how close you are to the main routes.
As with most of this part of Hillsborough County, a car is essential — this is a suburban, residential community rather than a walkable downtown. Plan your routine around the drive times above, and test your specific commute at rush hour before you buy.
Is Walden Lake a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Walden Lake delivers a lot: an established community built around a lake and trails, mature landscaping, a high share of pool homes, and low HOA dues of about $68 a month. The market is healthy and proven — 146 homes sold over the past year at a median of $365,000, with sellers getting around 98% of asking, which tells you demand is real and pricing is realistic. The range from $229,900 to $799,900 means there's room for both first move-up buyers and those trading into something larger.
The honest trade-offs are worth naming. This is an established neighborhood with no new construction, so you're buying existing homes that vary in age and updating — a plus if you want character and canopy, a consideration if you want everything new. Homes move in about a month, so you'll need to be ready to act, and you should confirm HOA dues, taxes, and school zoning for the specific address since all three vary across the community.
Overall, Walden Lake fits buyers who want space, a lakeside setting, and a reasonable commute to Tampa without paying Tampa prices. If brand-new finishes and walkable urban amenities are your priorities, look elsewhere; if you value an established, family-oriented community with pools and green space, it's a strong candidate within the wider Plant City market.
On the market now
Homes for sale in Walden Lake
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$459,900
1800 SAGEBRUSH ROAD, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,027 sqft
$545,000
2898 HAMMOCK DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,958 sqft
$485,000
2899 HAMMOCK DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,525 sqft
$434,900
2820 CLUBHOUSE DRIVE, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,092 sqft
$405,000
3047 SUTTON WOODS DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,982 sqft
$339,900
812 SANDALWOOD DRIVE, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,688 sqft
$498,500
2855 HAMMOCK DRIVE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,686 sqft
$260,000
2651 EAGLE GREENS DRIVE, PLANT CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,236 sqft
$275,000
2623 EAGLE GREENS DRIVE, PLANT CITY
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft
$389,000
2203 PRESERVATION DRIVE UNIT 0, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,083 sqft
$374,900
2101 VIA NAPOLI STREET, PLANT CITY
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,089 sqft
$450,000
4116 KIPLING AVENUE, PLANT CITY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,216 sqft
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The Walden Lake market
146
Sold, last 12 months
$365,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
29 days
Median time to sell
Walden Lake vs Plant City
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Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 7.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Walden Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Walden Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Walden Lake home
≈ $2,952/mo
$432,200 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$68/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,550/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
7,489
Median age
45
Median income
$98,213
Median home value
$398,207
Beyond the listings
Living in Walden Lake
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Food & Drink
Top 10% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 13% 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 13% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Food & Drink
Top 15% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Relationships
Top 16% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Straight answers
Walden Lake FAQs
Is Walden Lake a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want established homes, mature landscaping and a community built around a lake and trails rather than a brand-new subdivision. With 146 homes sold in the past year and a median sold price of $365,000, it's an active, proven market where people buy in and stay. The low median HOA of about $68 a month and the family-oriented layout add to the appeal.
Is Walden Lake expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for the area — the median list price is $399,950, with active homes running from $229,900 up to $799,900. The average price works out to about $201 per square foot on a median home size of 2,074 square feet. There are currently no listings over $1 million, so this is a solidly move-up market rather than a luxury one.
What do homes cost in Walden Lake?+
Active listings have a median list price of $399,950, while homes that actually sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $365,000. With sellers getting about 98% of asking on average, the gap between list and sold price is narrow, so pricing here is realistic. Expect roughly $201 per square foot across the community's range of homes.
How is the market in Walden Lake?+
It's steady and competitive. Homes are going under contract in a median of about 29.5 days, and 146 sold over the last year, so there's consistent turnover. With sellers collecting around 98% of asking, well-priced homes don't sit long — buyers should come prepared to move.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $68 a month, which is modest for an established community with green space and amenities. Median property taxes come in around $4,749 a year. Dues and tax figures vary by section and home value, so confirm the exact numbers for any specific property before you write an offer.
What schools are assigned to Walden Lake?+
The most commonly assigned schools include Walden Lake Elementary School and the USF/Patel Partnership Elementary School, Tomlin Middle School, and Plant City High School. School zoning can change and some streets fall into different boundaries, so verify the assignment for the exact address with the Hillsborough County school district before you buy.
How long is the commute to Tampa?+
Downtown Tampa is about a 37-minute drive, and Tampa International Airport is roughly 51 minutes out. Walt Disney World is about 66 minutes away if you're heading to Orlando-area attractions. The location along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Lakeland is a big part of what makes Walden Lake work for commuters.
Is there new construction in Walden Lake?+
No — there are currently zero new-construction listings in the community. Walden Lake is an established neighborhood, so nearly everything you'll tour is an existing home, often with mature landscaping and a pool. Buyers wanting new builds would need to look elsewhere in the broader Plant City market.
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