Neighborhood · Polk City, Florida
Deer Trails
Quiet Polk City living between Tampa and Orlando
Deer Trails is a small residential pocket of Polk City, the kind of place where the pace slows down and the commute options open up. You're roughly 44 minutes from Walt Disney World, 50 from Downtown Tampa, and under an hour from both Orlando International Airport and Universal — a genuine middle ground for households pulled in two directions. Families here are typically zoned for Polk City Elementary School, Lake Alfred-Addair Middle School, and Tenoroc High School.
For a buyer today, the story is scarcity. There are currently zero active listings in Deer Trails, and only 4 homes have sold here in the past 12 months at a median of $266,500 — with sellers collecting 100% of asking on average. That means when something does hit the market it moves, so it pays to watch the live map closely and be ready to act, or to broaden your search to nearby Country Trails.
Deer Trails is a community in Polk City, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Deer Trails
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Deer Trails boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Deer Trails market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Deer Trails vs Polk City
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Deer Trails boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Deer Trails is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
732
Median age
28
Median income
$55,000
Median home value
$175,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Deer Trails
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% 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.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Emotional
Top 20% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Straight answers
Deer Trails FAQs
Is Deer Trails a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, small-neighborhood feel with real commuting flexibility — Downtown Tampa is about 50 minutes and Orlando International Airport around 54. Families are typically zoned for Polk City Elementary School, and the broader Polk City area keeps things calm and residential.
Is Deer Trails expensive?+
No — the median sold price over the last 12 months was $266,500, which sits well below much of the Orlando-Tampa corridor. It's a practical price point for a home this close to both metros.
What do homes cost in Deer Trails?+
Recent sales point to a median around $266,500, based on the 4 homes sold in the past year. There are no active listings right now, so pricing on the next home to hit the market will be worth watching on the live map.
How is the market in Deer Trails?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-favored market — zero active listings today and sellers averaging 100% of asking on recent sales. Well-priced homes don't linger, so buyers should be prepared to move quickly or consider nearby Country Trails.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and tax figures aren't available in the current data for Deer Trails, so confirm those details for any individual property before you make an offer. Your agent can pull the exact HOA and county tax numbers once a listing is live.
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