Neighborhood · Bartow, Florida
Gordon Heights
An affordable pocket of Bartow near everything
1
Homes for sale
$220,000
Median list price
$229
Avg price / sqft
34
Median days on market
Gordon Heights sits in the heart of Polk County's Bartow, a small residential neighborhood where modest single-family homes and quiet streets set the tone. You're minutes from Downtown Bartow and close to established pockets like Square Lake and Gordonville, with easy reach toward both Tampa and Orlando when the weekend calls.
For buyers today, the appeal here is value: with a median list price of $229,500 and homes selling at about 99% of asking, this is one of the more attainable ways into the area. Inventory is genuinely tight — just two active listings right now — so serious buyers should track Bartow homes for sale and be ready to move when the right one lands.
Gordon Heights is a community in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$220,000 – $220K price range
960 sqft median home
$1,200/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Gordon Heights
Every active listing inside the Gordon Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Gordon Heights market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$229,900
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Gordon Heights vs Bartow
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 11.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gordon Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Gordon Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gordon Heights home
≈ $1,490/mo
$220,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
997
Median age
45
Median income
$32,397
Median home value
$174,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Gordon Heights
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Entertainment
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.
Food & Drink
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.
Entertainment
Live Experiences
When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Straight answers
Gordon Heights FAQs
Is Gordon Heights a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, low-key residential neighborhood in Bartow with quick access to Downtown Bartow and nearby communities like Square Lake and Gordonville. The compact homes and central location suit first-time buyers and anyone who wants Polk County affordability without giving up reach to Tampa and Orlando.
Is Gordon Heights expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end of the Bartow market, with a median list price of $229,500 and listings ranging from $220,000 to $239,000. At an average of $222 per square foot, the value comes from smaller, sensibly sized homes rather than luxury features.
What do homes cost in Gordon Heights?+
The median list price is $229,500, and homes sold over the past 12 months came in at a median of $229,900. You can see current options on the live map, though inventory is limited to just a couple of active listings at a time.
How is the market here?+
It's a tight, steady market — only 7 homes sold in the past year and just 2 active right now, with a median 34 days on market. Sellers are getting about 99% of asking on average, so well-priced homes move without dramatic discounting.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA on record for Gordon Heights, which keeps monthly costs simple. Median property taxes run about $2,002 a year, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area is around $1,200 a month.
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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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