Lakeland, FL 33810 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 33810
Report Date: February 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only

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Executive Overview

The median sold price in Lakeland, FL (33810) is $325,000, reflecting a slight cooling in the market as overall home values have decreased year-over-year. This trend indicates a down market, suggesting that sellers may need to adjust their expectations to align with buyer sentiment. The current median listing price stands at $357,500, which creates a notable gap between asking prices and actual sold prices, potentially leading to pricing friction in negotiations.

Transaction activity appears to be moderating, as evidenced by the 182 days on market, indicating slower sales velocity and a shift toward a more balanced market environment. Elevated inventory levels are present, with excess supply relative to sales activity, which may contribute to the extended time properties are taking to sell. Additionally, rental rates have softened slightly, providing some relief for renters in the area, while the overall market temperature remains neutral.

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Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Market Metrics

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

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Rental Market

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Property Taxes

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Liquidity & Velocity

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Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Lakeland, FL, around 6.000% are slightly lower than the forecasted 2026 average of 6.18%, presenting a marginal cost advantage for new financing.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.

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Key Findings

1. The median sold price of $325,000 indicates a potential adjustment in seller expectations due to market cooling.

2. With a median listing price of $357,500, there is a significant gap that may lead to pricing friction during negotiations.

3. The median days on market of 182 suggests a slower sales velocity, indicating a shift towards a more balanced market.

4. Elevated inventory levels indicate excess supply relative to sales activity, which may pressure prices further.

5. The median market rent of $1,750 shows a down trend, providing some relief for renters in the area.

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Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.