Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Hunter Terrace
Lakefront living close to downtown Lakeland
5
Homes for sale
$214,900
Median list price
$179
Avg price / sqft
53
Median days on market
Lake Hunter Terrace sits just southwest of downtown Lakeland, an established Polk County neighborhood built around its namesake lake and within easy reach of the city's core. The streets here favor smaller, older homes on modest lots — the kind of place where you can bike to a park, keep a short commute, and still feel settled in a lived-in community rather than a subdivision. Nearby Lake Hollingsworth and Lake Bentley round out a corner of Lakeland defined by water and walkability.
For buyers, this is one of the more accessible entry points into Lakeland homes for sale. With just five active listings and a median list price of $214,900, inventory is tight and priced well below the Central Florida average. Homes are moving at a measured pace — 53 days on market — and sellers are collecting about 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without expecting a fire sale. If you're comparing options, neighboring Sandpiper and Winston offer a useful benchmark.
Lake Hunter Terrace is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$180,000 – $270K price range
1,189 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
$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
$269,500$275,000
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
≈ $1,504/mo
$214,900 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 good fit if you want an established, water-adjacent Lakeland neighborhood with a genuinely central location — about 38 minutes to downtown Tampa and 44 to Disney. The homes are smaller and older, which suits first-time buyers and downsizers more than families needing lots of space. Assigned schools include Scott Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Kathleen Senior High.
Is Lake Hunter Terrace expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable parts of Lakeland, with a median list price of $214,900 and homes running about $179 per square foot. Property taxes are modest at a median of $1,947 per year, and there's no HOA on record. For comparison, you can weigh it against nearby Lake Bentley to see where the value lands.
What do homes cost in Lake Hunter Terrace?+
Active listings range from $180,000 to $269,500, with a median around $214,900. Over the past 12 months, homes sold at a median of $235,000, so recent buyers have paid a bit above current list levels as inventory has stayed tight.
How is the market in Lake Hunter Terrace right now?+
It's a small, steady market — just five active listings and 11 sales over the past year. Homes take a median of 53 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, which points to a balanced dynamic where buyers have a little negotiating room. If you want more choice, Sandpiper nearby is worth a look.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA fee on record for this neighborhood, which keeps monthly ownership costs down. Property taxes run a median of $1,947 per year, and for renters or investors the median rent is around $1,075 per month.
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