Homes zoned for
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Room to grow between Tampa and Orlando
49
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median list price
$215
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
The Edgar L. Padgett Elementary zone sits on Lakeland's growing north side, a stretch of Polk County where newer subdivisions share the map with older, larger lots. It feeds into schools like Sleepy Hill Middle School and Kathleen Senior High School, and the location puts you roughly 46 minutes from downtown Tampa and 51 from Walt Disney World — commuter reach in either direction without the price of either metro.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable corners of the Lakeland market. The median list price is $335,500, but the range runs from $69,900 to $1.7 million, and 15 of the 48 active listings are new construction — so you're choosing between move-in-ready builds and value-priced resales. Homes are taking a median of 65.5 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, which means there's real room to negotiate. Browse Lakeland homes for sale or check the live map to see what's moving.
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$69,900 – $1.7M price range
1,531 sqft median home
$150/mo median HOA
$1,900/mo median rent
145 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$325,000
133 CROSSING DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,499 sqft
$219,900
236 VILLAGE CREST COURT, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,142 sqft
$465,000
1603 WRIGHT DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,315 sqft
$315,000
115 PADGETT PLACE S, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,531 sqft
$270,000
205 TRACY WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,573 sqft
$69,900
313 MONROE DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 868 sqft
$649,900$650,000
8308 GIBSON OAKS DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,850 sqft
$350,000
5832 SWALLOW DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,814 sqft
$345,000
8017 GLENRIDGE LANE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft
$245,000
358 N FORK PLACE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,262 sqft
$229,000
6213 RAVEN RUN, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,172 sqft
$345,000
6068 SWALLOW DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft
Every active listing inside the Edgar L. Padgett Elementary attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Edgar L. Padgett Elementary market
145
Sold, last 12 months
$275,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 13.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Edgar L. Padgett Elementary boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Edgar L. Padgett Elementary home
≈ $2,183/mo
$325,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$150/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,900/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
10,923
Median age
41
Median income
$58,124
Median home value
$227,096
Beyond the listings
Living in Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Beliefs
Top 11% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 19% 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.
Active
Top 19% in the U.S.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.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 21% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Attitudes
Top 21% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
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
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary FAQs
Is the Edgar L. Padgett Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a practical fit for families and commuters who want space on Lakeland's north side without big-city prices. The zone feeds into George W. Jenkins Senior High among other schools, and you're within an hour of both Tampa and Orlando airports.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Central Florida standards — the median list price is $335,500 and homes sold over the past year came in at a $275,000 median. The active range spans $69,900 to $1.7 million, so there's genuinely something at most budgets.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Expect around $215 per square foot, with a median home size of 1,564 square feet. Only one active listing is above $1 million, so the bulk of inventory sits comfortably in the mid-range.
How is the market right now?+
There are 48 active listings and 146 homes sold over the last 12 months, so it's steady rather than frantic. With a median 65.5 days on market and sellers getting 97% of asking, buyers who move deliberately still have negotiating room; you can track new listings on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $150 per month, and many of the older, non-community lots carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is a modest $1,487 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is around $1,900 per month.
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