Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Orangewood
An Easygoing Corner of Lakeland's Established East Side
1
Homes for sale
$268,000
Median list price
$241
Avg price / sqft
129
Median days on market
Orangewood sits in the heart of Polk County's Lakeland, a settled residential pocket where modestly sized homes and mature streets set the tone. It's the kind of neighborhood that appeals to buyers who want proximity to Lakeland's lakes and everyday conveniences without the price tag of the marquee addresses. Nearby communities like Lake Hollingsworth and Sandpiper round out the area's character, and the broader Lakeland homes for sale market gives buyers plenty of context for value.
The reality on the ground right now is a thin market: there's just one active listing in Orangewood, priced at $268,000. Over the past year only four homes changed hands here at a median sold price of $219,000, and sellers collected about 99% of asking. If you're comparing options, it's worth also watching adjacent pockets like Winston and Lake Bentley, since inventory this tight means the right home doesn't come along often.
Orangewood is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$268,000 – $268K price range
1,112 sqft median home
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Orangewood
Every active listing inside the Orangewood boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Orangewood market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$219,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Orangewood vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Orangewood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Orangewood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Orangewood home
≈ $1,912/mo
$268,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
807
Median age
48
Median income
$49,896
Median home value
$133,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Orangewood
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Beliefs
Top 7% in the U.S.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.
Emotional
Top 11% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Relationships
Top 18% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Beliefs
Top 20% in the U.S.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.
Appearance oriented
Top 21% in the U.S.Men's Style
This population is all about finding the latest in men's style - from fashion to grooming. Captures guys looking to stay on trend and significant others assisting with shopping.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Yordanka Sanchez Quillen
REALTOR®
Brittany Huey
REALTOR®
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate
Straight answers
Orangewood FAQs
Is Orangewood a good place to live?+
Orangewood is a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Lakeland with modestly sized homes and an easygoing pace. It suits buyers who value being close to Lakeland's lakes and services while keeping costs reasonable. Assigned schools include Socrum Elementary, Sleepy Hill Middle, and George W. Jenkins Senior High.
Is Orangewood expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable pockets in the area. Homes have sold at a median of $219,000 over the past year, and the single active listing is priced at $268,000, which is modest compared to Lakeland's premium lakefront communities like Lake Hollingsworth.
What do homes cost in Orangewood?+
The current active listing sits at $268,000, and recent sales carry a median price of $219,000. At roughly $241 per square foot on a median home size near 1,112 square feet, you're typically looking at compact, right-sized properties rather than sprawling estates.
How is the Orangewood market right now?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market — just one active listing and four sales in the past twelve months, with a median of about 129 days on market. That said, sellers are getting close to 99% of asking, so well-priced homes still hold their value when they trade.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Orangewood?+
There's no significant HOA presence reflected in the current data for Orangewood, which keeps monthly carrying costs simple. Property taxes run around $3,481 per year at the median, a figure worth factoring into your budget alongside the purchase price.
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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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