The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 33809 sells for about $325,000, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,510 a month.
ZIP 33809 — Lakeland
The 33809 housing market shows moderate price appreciation with a 5.2% year-over-year increase in median sale price. While listing prices remain competitive, the market is experiencing a reduction in the number of homes sold compared to the previous year.
This area is suitable for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance of rural-style living with convenient access to major regional employment hubs in Tampa and Orlando.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 9.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 33809, Polk County, FL
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
The area provides access to major roadways including I-4, US-98, and the Polk Parkway, facilitating commutes to Tampa and Orlando.
Residents have access to local shopping and dining at Lakeland Square Mall, as well as proximity to Bonnet Springs Park and downtown Lakeland.
The rental market shows a median rent of $1,690 per month with a recent year-over-year decline of approximately 9.87%.
The local economy is supported by proximity to major regional employment centers in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area, with access to Tampa and Orlando corridors.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-4 and the Polk Parkway, which are essential for regional connectivity.
Data not available via standard ACS ZCTA tables in current search.
- Epperson Lagoon4.219.5 mi
- Dinosaur World4.519.1 mi
- Family Fun Center4.517.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.57.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.29.5 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.912.5 mi
- RP FUNDING CENTER4.312.8 mi
- Keel Farms4.718 mi
- Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium4.710.7 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.613 mi
- Cinemark Lakeland Square Mall and XD4.69.6 mi
- Colt Creek State Park4.75.6 mi
- Hollis Garden4.812.9 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.57.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.29.5 mi
- Florida Children's Museum4.612.3 mi
- Florida Air Museum4.417.2 mi
- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College4.613.2 mi
- Fantasy of Flight4.310.9 mi
- Pioneer Florida Museum & Village4.717 mi
- Bonnet Springs Park4.912.5 mi
- Lake Myrtle Sports Park4.613 mi
- Colt Creek State Park4.75.6 mi
- Hollis Garden4.812.9 mi
- Barnett Family Park4.712.9 mi
- Lakeland Country Club4.414.6 mi
- Links of Sandpiper3.97.7 mi
- Zephyrhills Golf Course3.911.6 mi
- Highland Fairways POA4.510 mi
- Lakeland Square Mall4.29.3 mi
- Mi Pueblo Flea Market4.212 mi
- Publix Super Market at Town and Country Square4.510.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at Lake Juliana4.712.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at Plantation Square4.68.2 mi
- Lakeland Linder International Airport4.716.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional park offering green space and recreational activities.
Primary retail and dining destination serving the local area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.