Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
North Lake Wire
Small-lot living close to downtown Lakeland
1
Homes for sale
$209,000
Median list price
$317
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
North Lake Wire sits at the north edge of Lakeland's core, a compact Polk County neighborhood that trades big-lot sprawl for walkable proximity to the city's older streets and lakes. It's the kind of pocket that draws buyers who want a smaller footprint without giving up an easy connection to downtown, and it keeps company with established areas like Lake Hollingsworth and Sandpiper nearby. Homes here run modest in size, which suits first-time buyers and anyone who'd rather spend their weekends out than mowing.
The market reality is tight and fast: right now there's just one active listing on the market, priced at $209,000, and it went from list to interest in about a day. Over the past year nine homes sold at a median of $238,000, with sellers collecting 98% of asking on average — a sign of steady demand against thin supply. If you're comparing options across Lakeland homes for sale, expect to move decisively when the right North Lake Wire listing appears, and keep Winston and Lake Bentley on your shortlist as backups.
North Lake Wire is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$209,000 – $209K price range
660 sqft median home
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in North Lake Wire
Every active listing inside the North Lake Wire boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The North Lake Wire market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$235,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
North Lake Wire vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 23.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the North Lake Wire boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools North Lake Wire is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median North Lake Wire home
≈ $1,363/mo
$209,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,473
Median age
39
Median income
$12,521
Median home value
$164,190
Beyond the listings
Living in North Lake Wire
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Top 17% 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.
Relationships
Top 18% 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.
Active
Top 18% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Yordanka Sanchez Quillen
REALTOR®
Brittany Huey
REALTOR®
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate
Straight answers
North Lake Wire FAQs
Is North Lake Wire a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who value proximity over acreage — you're close to Lakeland's downtown core and established neighborhoods like Lake Hollingsworth. Assigned schools include Valleyview Elementary, Sleepy Hill and Lakeland Highlands Middle Schools, and Lakeland Senior High. The compact scale suits first-time buyers and anyone wanting a low-maintenance home.
Is North Lake Wire expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets in the area, with the current active listing at $209,000 and a 12-month median sold price of $238,000. Property taxes are modest too, at a median of about $620 per year. Compared with pricier lakefront areas around Lakeland, this is genuine entry-level territory.
What do homes cost in North Lake Wire?+
The single active listing is priced at $209,000, and homes here run small — median size is around 660 square feet at roughly $317 per square foot. Over the last 12 months nine homes sold at a median of $238,000, so expect prices in the low-to-mid $200s depending on condition and size.
How is the market in North Lake Wire?+
Tight and fast. There's only one home active right now, the median days on market is just one day, and sellers are getting 98% of asking on average across the nine sales in the past year. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act quickly when a listing hits.
What about HOA fees and taxes?+
There's no HOA data on record for the neighborhood, which is typical of older Lakeland streets without a mandatory association. Property taxes are low, with a median of about $620 per year. Always confirm any fees and the current tax bill on a specific property before you write an offer.
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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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