Homes zoned for
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
North Lakeland living with room to grow
178
Homes for sale
$334,950
Median list price
$217
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
The Lake Gibson Middle School zone covers a stretch of north Lakeland where newer subdivisions meet older established neighborhoods, all within reach of the lakes and rolling terrain Polk County is known for. It's a practical spot for families who want space and a shorter commute than the coast — you're roughly an hour from downtown Tampa and just under an hour from Walt Disney World, with feeder options like Sleepy Hill Middle School and high schools including Kathleen Senior High School and Tenoroc High School in the surrounding area.
For buyers, this is a middle-of-the-market zone with real breathing room. There are 178 active listings at a median list price of $335,000, and 41 of them are new construction — a meaningful slice if you'd rather buy something turnkey. Homes here are taking a median of 51 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so there's space to negotiate without the frenzy you'd see closer to Orlando.
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL is an attendance zone in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$69,900 – $5.5M price range
1,582 sqft median home
$142/mo median HOA
$2,200/mo median rent
445 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$385,000
1425 PIONEER DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 751 sqft
$219,900
236 VILLAGE CREST COURT, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,142 sqft
$3,499,900
6225, 6229 DEEN STILL ROAD, LAKELAND
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,728 sqft
$685,000
9240 MOORE ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,173 sqft
$540,000
1626 SHERWOOD LAKES BOULEVARD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,304 sqft
$449,999
11133 KO DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,384 sqft
$449,000
5315 POST LANE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,423 sqft
$420,000
11344 ROCKRIDGE ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft
$409,900
5456 HOUSTON DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,788 sqft
$399,900
781 POWDER HORN ROW, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,493 sqft
$365,000
955 TIMBERGREEN DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,031 sqft
$349,900
217 E EDWARD STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,318 sqft
Every active listing inside the LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL market
445
Sold, last 12 months
$290,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
Median time to sell
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 0.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL home
≈ $2,350/mo
$334,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$142/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,200/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
42,725
Median age
43
Median income
$67,513
Median home value
$195,705
Beyond the listings
Living in LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
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
Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
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.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
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
LAKE GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FAQs
Is the Lake Gibson Middle School area a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families who want space and a manageable commute, sitting in north Lakeland near a mix of newer and established neighborhoods. You're about an hour from both downtown Tampa and Walt Disney World, with high school feeder options like George W. Jenkins Senior High in the broader area. The market's steady pace makes it approachable rather than cutthroat.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a mid-market zone — the median list price is $335,000 and the average is $216 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,582 square feet. Listings span from $69,900 to $5,450,000, so there's a wide entry point depending on what you're after. That range makes it more accessible than many Orlando-adjacent communities.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Over the last 12 months, 450 homes sold at a median price of $290,000, while current active listings carry a median of $335,000. The gap reflects a mix of new construction and higher-end Lakeland homes for sale on the market now. Expect most everyday family homes to land in the high $200,000s to mid $300,000s.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and buyer-friendly compared to hotter Florida markets. Homes take a median of 51 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate. With 178 active listings, including 41 new-construction homes, you can browse the live map and take your time.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $142 per month, though many older neighborhoods here have no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $2,793 per year, which is reasonable for the price point. If you're weighing renting first, the median rent in the area is about $1,900 per month.
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