Neighborhood · Lake Alfred, Florida
Downtown Lake Alfred
Small-town center between Tampa and Orlando
2
Homes for sale
$435,450
Median list price
$288
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
Downtown Lake Alfred sits in the heart of Polk County, a compact and walkable core in one of Central Florida's classic citrus-belt small towns. It's the kind of place where daily life runs at an easy pace, yet you're roughly 40 minutes from Walt Disney World and about an hour from either downtown Tampa or Orlando International Airport. Families here are zoned for Lake Alfred Elementary School, Lake Alfred-Addair Middle School, and Auburndale Senior High School, keeping the school run short.
For buyers, this is a thin, fast-moving micro-market. There are just 2 active listings right now, with a median list price of $435,450, and homes that do come up don't linger — median days on market is a single day. If you want a realistic shot here, keep an eye on the live map and broaden your search across Lake Alfred homes for sale so you're ready to move when the right one lists.
Downtown Lake Alfred is a community in Lake Alfred, Florida.
Quick facts
$221,900 – $649K price range
1,463 sqft median home
$900/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Downtown Lake Alfred
$649,000
215 N BUENA VISTA DRIVE, LAKE ALFRED
7 bd · 5 ba · 2,093 sqft
$221,900
225 E POMELO STREET, LAKE ALFRED
2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Downtown Lake Alfred market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$228,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Downtown Lake Alfred vs Lake Alfred
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 15.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Downtown Lake Alfred boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Downtown Lake Alfred is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Downtown Lake Alfred home
≈ $2,668/mo
$435,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
984
Median age
51
Median income
$56,096
Median home value
$126,262
Beyond the listings
Living in Downtown Lake Alfred
Entertainment
Top 22% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Relationships
Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Food & Drink
Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Lifestyles
LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Culture
Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Straight answers
Downtown Lake Alfred FAQs
Is Downtown Lake Alfred a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want small-town Central Florida with genuine convenience — you're roughly 40 minutes from Walt Disney World and about an hour from downtown Tampa. Families are served by Lake Alfred Elementary School and nearby middle and high schools, and the walkable core keeps day-to-day life simple.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The current median list price is $435,450, with active listings ranging from $221,900 to $649,000. That said, homes sold over the past year had a median price of $228,500, so what closes often lands well below today's asking figures depending on size and condition.
What do homes cost in Downtown Lake Alfred?+
Expect an average of about $288 per square foot on a median home size around 1,463 square feet. With only 2 active Lake Alfred homes for sale in this pocket at any given time, pricing swings depending on which properties happen to be listed.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight and quick — just 2 active listings and a median of one day on market. Over the last 12 months 10 homes sold, and sellers averaged 97% of their asking price, so serious buyers should be ready to act fast.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's typically no HOA in this part of town, which keeps monthly carrying costs down. Median property tax is about $1,968 per year, and for comparison, median rent in the area runs around $900 a month.
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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