Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Crystal Lake South
East Lakeland living with an easy I-4 commute
10
Homes for sale
$282,500
Median list price
$203
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
Crystal Lake South sits on the east side of Lakeland, a settled residential pocket where the pace is quiet and the streets feel established rather than developer-fresh. It's the kind of place where you're a short hop from the shops and lakes that define central Lakeland, with the Crystal Lake schools serving the neighborhood directly. Nearby communities like Sandpiper and the classic Lake Hollingsworth area give you a sense of the range of east-Lakeland living within a few minutes' drive.
For a buyer today, this is a moderately priced corner of the market with room to negotiate but not much oversupply. There are 9 active listings with a median list price of $285,000, and homes are taking a median of 72 days to sell — long enough that patient buyers have leverage. That said, sellers here have been getting about 99% of asking over the last year, so lowball offers aren't landing. If you like the value here, it's worth also weighing nearby Winston and Gibsonia to compare price per foot.
Crystal Lake South is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$149,900 – $325K price range
1,359 sqft median home
$1,546/mo median rent
25 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Crystal Lake South
$149,900
2129 DANA PLACE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft
$285,000
2111 S CRYSTAL LAKE DRIVE, LAKELAND
6 bd · 3 ba · 1,008 sqft
$287,000
1618 CRYSTALVIEW TRAIL, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
$280,000
1611 SMITHFIELD CIRCLE W, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft
$279,000$285,000
1726 CORDOVA CIRCLE W, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,407 sqft
$324,900$334,900
1615 SENECA AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft
$255,000$260,000
1431 HESTER DRIVE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,273 sqft
$325,000
1815 LOWRY AVENUE, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft
$175,000
1817 CRYSTAL GROVE DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 944 sqft
$294,900$299,900
1604 CRYSTAL COURT E, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,314 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Crystal Lake South market
25
Sold, last 12 months
$247,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Crystal Lake South vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 27.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Crystal Lake South boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Crystal Lake South is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Crystal Lake South home
≈ $1,866/mo
$282,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,546/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,062
Median age
38
Median income
$43,971
Median home value
$121,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Crystal Lake South
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Emotional
Top 3% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.Girl Squad
From girls night out to a movie night in with their closest gal pals, this population is all about getting the girls together for an evening of fun.
Attitudes
Top 5% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Lifestyles
Top 9% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Food & Drink
Top 11% 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.
Straight answers
Crystal Lake South FAQs
Is Crystal Lake South a good place to live?+
It's a settled east-Lakeland neighborhood with its own assigned schools — Crystal Lake Elementary, Crystal Lake Middle and Lakeland Senior High — and quick access to Lakeland's lakes and shopping. The pace is residential and quiet, and you're well positioned for commutes, with downtown Tampa about 45 minutes away. It suits buyers who want central convenience without a big-city price tag.
Is Crystal Lake South expensive?+
No — it sits on the affordable end of the Lakeland market, with a median list price of $285,000 and active listings ranging from $175,000 to $325,000. At an average of $216 per square foot, it compares favorably to pricier lakefront areas like Lake Hollingsworth. Renters can expect a median around $1,546 a month.
What do homes cost in Crystal Lake South?+
Current listings run from $175,000 to $325,000 with a median list price of $285,000, and the typical home is about 1,314 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 25 homes sold at a median price of $247,000, so actual sale prices have been landing below current asking levels.
How is the market in Crystal Lake South?+
There are 9 active listings and homes are taking a median of 72 days to sell, which gives buyers time to be selective. Even so, sellers have been getting about 99% of asking on average, so well-priced homes still move at close to list. It's a balanced market rather than a bidding war, and you can compare pace against nearby Winston.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes here run a median of about $1,729 a year, which is modest for the price point. There's no meaningful HOA data reported for the neighborhood, so many homes may carry little or no HOA cost — always confirm on the specific property you're considering.
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