Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Historic Lake Morton
Landmark homes around Lakeland's most storied lake
10
Homes for sale
$540,000
Median list price
$418
Avg price / sqft
82
Median days on market
Historic Lake Morton is the kind of neighborhood where the lake itself sets the pace — resident swans, mature oaks, and porch-front architecture that has anchored the heart of Lakeland for generations. It's a walkable, character-rich pocket close to downtown, with a mix of restored period homes and a handful of newer builds, and it draws buyers who want history and location rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision. Neighboring areas like Lake Hollingsworth, Winston, and Sandpiper round out the central-Lakeland scene, each with its own feel.
Right now the market here is small and wide-ranging: 10 active listings with a median list price of $540,000, spanning from $264,900 to just under $2 million. Homes are taking their time — a median of 82 days on market — and over the past year 24 homes sold at a median of $410,000, with sellers netting about 95% of asking. That gap between list and sold prices, plus the slower pace, gives a prepared buyer real room to negotiate on the right property.
Historic Lake Morton is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$264,900 – $1.9M price range
1,724 sqft median home
$600/mo median HOA
$1,395/mo median rent
24 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Historic Lake Morton
$399,000
806 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft
$264,900
1019 S TENNESSEE AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft
$525,000
828 CUMBERLAND STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,449 sqft
$339,900$345,000
717 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft
$555,000
721 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,895 sqft
$1,950,000$2,150,000
7 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,062 sqft
$409,000$425,000
701 PARK HILL AVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,553 sqft
$1,700,000
26 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,275 sqft
$1,550,000
25 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,705 sqft
$1,550,000
24 LAKE HOLLINGWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,705 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Historic Lake Morton market
24
Sold, last 12 months
$410,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Historic Lake Morton vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 31.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Historic Lake Morton boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Historic Lake Morton is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Historic Lake Morton home
≈ $4,043/mo
$540,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$600/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,395/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,887
Median age
35
Median income
$60,388
Median home value
$375,682
Beyond the listings
Living in Historic Lake Morton
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% 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.
Relationships
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.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Entertainment
Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
Historic Lake Morton FAQs
Is Historic Lake Morton a good place to live?+
It's one of Lakeland's most distinctive central neighborhoods, built around Lake Morton and walkable to the downtown core. It appeals to buyers who value historic character and location, and it sits near well-known areas like Lake Hollingsworth. Assigned schools include Philip O'Brien Elementary, Sleepy Hill Middle, and Lakeland Senior High.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It runs above the broader Lakeland median, with active listings at a median list price of $540,000 and an average of $418 per square foot. That said, the range is wide — from $264,900 to $1,950,000 — and four of the current listings are priced at $1 million or more, so the average is pulled up by the high end.
What do homes cost in Historic Lake Morton?+
Over the past 12 months, 24 homes sold at a median price of $410,000, while the current median list price is $540,000. The typical home is around 1,724 square feet, and there are also three new-construction options among the active listings for buyers who want something newer in this historic setting.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, slower-moving market — 10 active listings with a median of 82 days on market. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price on average, which signals room to negotiate for a buyer who does their homework before making an offer.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax here runs about $4,656 per year, and where an HOA applies the median is around $600 per month. Many historic single-family homes carry no HOA at all, so confirm the fee structure on any specific property before you commit.
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