Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Hunter Terrace
Historic charm minutes from downtown Lakeland
6
Homes for sale
$239,950
Median list price
$187
Avg price / sqft
52
Median days on market
Lake Hunter Terrace sits just southwest of downtown Lakeland, an older-established neighborhood where lakeside streets and modestly sized bungalows give it a walkable, unhurried character. You're close enough to reach the shops and restaurants of downtown quickly, while nearby areas like Lake Hollingsworth and Sandpiper round out the wider Lakeland map. With Downtown Tampa about 38 minutes away and Walt Disney World roughly 44, the location threads the needle between two major metros.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable pockets in the area. Six homes are active right now with a median list price of $239,950, and the eleven sales over the past year closed at a median of $235,000 — so list and sold prices line up closely. Homes here tend to sit around 52 days before going under contract, which gives a prepared buyer real room to negotiate compared with hotter corners of the county like Winston or Gibsonia.
Lake Hunter Terrace is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$180,000 – $449K price range
1,205 sqft median home
$1,075/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Hunter Terrace
$448,500
1137 DOROTHY STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,928 sqft
$265,000$275,000
1037 JOSEPHINE STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,220 sqft
$214,900
1135 W GREENWOOD STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,043 sqft
$180,000$185,000
1022 W MARJORIE STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,189 sqft
$265,000$269,500
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
11
Sold, last 12 months
$235,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 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
▼ 26.4% 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
≈ $1,610/mo
$239,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,075/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 a walkable, older neighborhood just southwest of downtown Lakeland, which puts everyday shops, dining, and lakes close at hand. Assigned schools include Scott Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Kathleen Senior High. The setting suits buyers who want proximity to the city core without the price tag of the waterfront areas.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's among the more affordable pockets in the region, with a median list price of $239,950 and active listings ranging from $180,000 up to $448,500. The median sold price over the past year was $235,000, so real closings track close to asking prices. Compared with pricier corners of Lakeland, your dollar stretches further here.
What do homes cost in Lake Hunter Terrace?+
Prices average about $187 per square foot, and with a median home size near 1,205 square feet, most houses land in the low-to-mid $200,000s. There are currently 6 active listings spanning $180,000 to $448,500, so there's a range for different budgets. One of those active homes is new construction if you'd prefer something newer.
How is the market right now?+
It's a steady, buyer-friendly market — 11 homes sold over the past 12 months, and listings take a median of 52 days to go under contract. Sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price on average, which signals realistic pricing and room to negotiate. With only 6 active listings, inventory is tight but not frantic.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA presence recorded here, so you generally won't be paying monthly association dues. Property taxes run a median of about $1,637 per year, which is modest for the area. For anyone weighing a rental instead, the median rent sits around $1,075 per month.
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