Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Hunter Terrace
Historic character close to downtown Lakeland
3
Homes for sale
$265,000
Median list price
$179
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
Lake Hunter Terrace sits just southwest of downtown Lakeland, an older, walkable pocket of Polk County where the lake gives the neighborhood its name and its rhythm. The homes here run modest and characterful — the median size is around 1,220 square feet — and the location puts you minutes from the shops and restaurants that make Lakeland homes for sale so appealing to buyers who want a real neighborhood feel. Nearby communities like Sandpiper, Winston, and the lakeside blocks around Lake Hollingsworth round out the area's mix of established, close-in living.
For a buyer today, this is a small, tight-inventory market — just three homes are active right now, with a median list price of $265,000 and asking prices from $192,000 to $269,500. Over the last 12 months only 10 homes sold, at a median of $227,000, and sellers are collecting about 96% of asking on average. With a median 53 days on market, it's not frantic, but the limited supply means well-priced listings still move.
Lake Hunter Terrace is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$192,000 – $270K price range
1,220 sqft median home
$1,100/mo median rent
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Hunter Terrace
$265,000$275,000
1037 JOSEPHINE STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft
$269,500$275,000
832 S CENTRAL AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,727 sqft
$192,000$199,900
1002 OAKHILL STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Hunter Terrace market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$227,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 days
Median time to sell
Lake Hunter Terrace vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 0.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Hunter Terrace boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Hunter Terrace is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Hunter Terrace home
≈ $1,768/mo
$265,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
678
Median age
32
Median income
$32,159
Median home value
$192,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Hunter Terrace
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.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.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Relationships
Top 7% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Food & Drink
Top 8% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 8% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Straight answers
Lake Hunter Terrace FAQs
Is Lake Hunter Terrace a good place to live?+
It's an established, close-in Lakeland neighborhood with a lake at its center and downtown just minutes away. Assigned schools include Scott Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle School, and Kathleen Senior High School. The compact homes and easy access to both Tampa and Orlando make it a practical pick for buyers who want location over square footage.
Is Lake Hunter Terrace expensive?+
No — it's one of Lakeland's more attainable close-in areas, with a median list price of $265,000 and active homes ranging from $192,000 to $269,500. The median sold price over the past year was $227,000, so buyers are often finding value below current asking levels. Compared with lakeside blocks around Lake Hollingsworth, it reads as a value-oriented neighborhood.
What do homes cost in Lake Hunter Terrace?+
Right now the median list price is $265,000, working out to about $179 per square foot on a median home size near 1,220 square feet. Actual sales have run lower, with a $227,000 median sold price over the last 12 months. Expect compact, older homes rather than large new builds.
How is the market in Lake Hunter Terrace?+
It's small and steady — just three active listings and ten sales in the past year. Homes take a median of 53 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which points to fair, negotiable pricing rather than bidding wars. Limited inventory means good listings still get attention, so serious buyers should be ready to act.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA in Lake Hunter Terrace, so you won't carry monthly community dues here. Property taxes run around $1,947 per year at the median, and typical rent in the area is about $1,100 per month if you're weighing the buy-versus-rent math.
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