Homes zoned for
Southwest Middle School
A commuter-friendly slice of Lakeland with room to grow
164
Homes for sale
$379,450
Median list price
$209
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
The Southwest Middle School zone sits in the part of Lakeland that works for families who want space without giving up an easy drive to the coast — Downtown Tampa is about 42 minutes out, with Tampa International around 55 and Walt Disney World near 58. It's a practical, mixed community where established neighborhoods share the map with steady new construction, and where nearby high schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High and Kathleen Senior High School anchor the wider area. You'll find a handful of waterfront and pool homes mixed among more everyday listings, so the character shifts block to block.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more approachable corners of the market. There are 170 active listings with a median list price of $368,400, and 44 of those are new construction — a real choice for anyone weighing move-in-ready against something they can shape. Homes here typically go under contract in about 38 days, and you can track new listings on the live map as they hit.
Southwest Middle School is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$145,000 – $2.8M price range
1,940 sqft median home
$40/mo median HOA
$1,525/mo median rent
523 sold in 12 months
Drive times
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Homes for sale in this zone
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$639,900
212 KENWITH ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,990 sqft
$629,130
5756 FREESIA DRIVE, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,292 sqft
$604,410
5009 BASSWOOD STREET, LAKELAND
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,531 sqft
$599,750
5017 BASSWOOD STREET, LAKELAND
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,531 sqft
$584,650
5785 FREESIA DRIVE, LAKELAND
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,531 sqft
$534,609
4997 BASSWOOD STREET, LAKELAND
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,531 sqft
$339,900
5480 SILTSTONE STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft
$2,750,000
3300 BRIDGEFIELD DRIVE, LAKELAND
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,732 sqft
$950,000
1415 CRYSTAL LAKE DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,020 sqft
$649,000
1433 ELLISON LANE, LAKELAND
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,410 sqft
$454,900
5375 CLOUDBERRY AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,336 sqft
$440,000
2303 COVENTRY AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,465 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southwest Middle School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southwest Middle School market
523
Sold, last 12 months
$325,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Southwest Middle School vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Middle School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwest Middle School home
≈ $2,551/mo
$379,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$40/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,525/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
39,902
Median age
41
Median income
$73,659
Median home value
$259,290
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwest Middle School
Relationships
Top 20% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 21% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Food & Drink
Top 22% 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.
Relationships
Top 24% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Attitudes
Top 24% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
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