Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Historic Lake Morton
Grand old homes around Lakeland's swan lake
12
Homes for sale
$577,000
Median list price
$398
Avg price / sqft
27
Median days on market
Historic Lake Morton is one of Lakeland's most recognizable neighborhoods, built around the lake where the city's famous swans glide and stately older homes line the surrounding streets. It's a walkable, tree-shaded pocket close to downtown, and it shares the classic in-town character you'll find nearby at Lake Hollingsworth. Buyers drawn here tend to want architecture and location over new-build sameness.
Right now the market is tight and mid-to-upper priced: there are 12 active listings with a median list price of $577,000. That's a step up from more everyday Lakeland homes for sale, and comparable to established areas like Sandpiper and Lake Bentley. With inventory this thin, serious buyers should be ready to move when the right home lists.
Historic Lake Morton is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$264,900 – $2.1M price range
1,936 sqft median home
$600/mo median HOA
$1,395/mo median rent
28 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Historic Lake Morton
$399,000
806 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,160 sqft
$264,900
1019 S TENNESSEE AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft
$525,000
828 CUMBERLAND STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,449 sqft
$345,000
717 JOHNSON AVENUE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft
$555,000
721 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT WAY, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,895 sqft
$599,000$625,000
1102 MELTON AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,976 sqft
$2,150,000$2,250,000
7 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,062 sqft
$409,000$425,000
701 PARK HILL AVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,553 sqft
$650,000$735,000
155 LAKE MORTON DRIVE UNIT 1, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,876 sqft
$1,700,000
26 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,275 sqft
$1,550,000
25 LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,705 sqft
$1,550,000
24 LAKE HOLLINGWORTH DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,705 sqft
Every active listing inside the Historic Lake Morton boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Historic Lake Morton market
28
Sold, last 12 months
$410,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
26 days
Median time to sell
Historic Lake Morton vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 21.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Historic Lake Morton boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Historic Lake Morton is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Historic Lake Morton home
≈ $4,276/mo
$577,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$600/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,395/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,887
Median age
35
Median income
$60,388
Median home value
$375,682
Beyond the listings
Living in Historic Lake Morton
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Relationships
Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Beliefs
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.
Entertainment
Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Historic Lake Morton FAQs
Is Historic Lake Morton a good place to live?+
It's one of Lakeland's most distinctive in-town neighborhoods, built around a lake known for its swans and lined with established homes. You're close to downtown and near other well-regarded pockets like Lake Hollingsworth. If you value character and walkability over new construction, it fits well.
Is Historic Lake Morton expensive?+
It sits toward the upper end of Lakeland's in-town market, with a median list price of $577,000 across the 12 active listings. That's a premium over more everyday Lakeland homes for sale, reflecting the location and older-home character. Expect to pay for the address and the architecture.
What do homes cost in Historic Lake Morton?+
The median list price is currently $577,000 among 12 active listings. Detailed price-per-square-foot and size data aren't available for this small pocket, so the best gauge is touring active homes directly. Pricing here runs comparable to established areas like Sandpiper.
How is the market in Historic Lake Morton?+
Inventory is limited, with just 12 homes active and no recorded sales in the past 12 months in this specific pocket. That points to a small, slow-turnover neighborhood where the right listing doesn't come along often. Buyers should be prepared to act when one does.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have HOA or property-tax figures on file for this neighborhood specifically, which is common for older in-town areas without formal associations. Taxes will depend on the individual home's assessed value, so confirm the exact numbers on any property before you make an offer.
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