Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Horney
A quiet Lakeland pocket between the lakes
6
Homes for sale
$532,500
Median list price
$209
Avg price / sqft
19
Median days on market
Lake Horney sits in the heart of Lakeland's lake country, a low-key residential stretch surrounded by neighborhoods most locals know by name. You're within easy reach of established communities like Lake Hollingsworth and Sandpiper, with the kind of settled, unhurried feel that draws buyers who want space without giving up a central location between Tampa and Orlando.
The market here is small and moves quickly — just 6 active listings right now, with a median list price of $532,500 and homes going under contract in a median of about 18 days. Over the past year, 10 homes sold at a median of $374,400, and sellers are collecting 99% of their asking price on average, so serious buyers should come ready. If Lake Horney feels tight, it's worth widening the search across broader Lakeland homes for sale or nearby Winston and Lake Bentley.
Lake Horney is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$278,000 – $655K price range
2,512 sqft median home
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Horney
$649,000
1433 ELLISON LANE, LAKELAND
6 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,410 sqft
$450,000
1231 NEWPORT AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,543 sqft
$615,000
1211 HUNT AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,685 sqft
$450,000
926 HOLLINGSWORTH ROAD, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,481 sqft
$278,000$298,000
1615 SKINNER STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,550 sqft
$655,000$669,000
929 CLEARVIEW AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,222 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Horney boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Horney market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$374,400
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
78 days
Median time to sell
Lake Horney vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 8.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Horney boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Horney is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Horney home
≈ $3,353/mo
$532,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,341
Median age
24
Median income
$74,152
Median home value
$290,215
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Horney
Culture
Top 2% 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.
Beliefs
Top 2% 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.
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 3% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Emotional
Top 5% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.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.
People who close here
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REALTOR®
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REALTOR®
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CEO & Managing Broker
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Straight answers
Lake Horney FAQs
Is Lake Horney a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established corner of Lakeland's lake country, close to well-known neighborhoods like Sandpiper and Grasslands. Homes here feed into Lakeland Senior High, Crystal Lake Middle, and Philip O'Brien Elementary, and the central location keeps both Tampa and Orlando within about an hour.
Is Lake Horney expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Lakeland, with a median list price of $532,500 and current listings spanning $278,000 to $669,000. That said, the 10 homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $374,400, so actual sale prices can land well below today's asking prices.
What do homes cost in Lake Horney?+
Active listings are priced at a median of $532,500, or about $210 per square foot, with a median home size around 2,512 square feet. Recent sales tell a more grounded story at a $374,400 median, and the full active range runs from $278,000 up to $669,000.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small but brisk market — just 6 homes are active, and the median time to contract is about 18.5 days. Sellers are averaging 99% of their asking price, so buyers should be prepared to move quickly and offer near list on the right home.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for this neighborhood, which suggests fees vary or aren't universal across these homes. Property taxes run a median of about $4,040 per year, in line with what you'd expect for homes at this price point in Polk County.
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