Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Hunter Terrace
Walkable lakeside living between Tampa and Orlando
4
Homes for sale
$239,950
Median list price
$186
Avg price / sqft
42
Median days on market
Lake Hunter Terrace sits close to the water in central Lakeland, a compact neighborhood where modestly sized homes and mature streets make it an easy place to actually live rather than just pass through. The location puts you within a short reach of well-known Lakeland spots like Lake Hollingsworth and other pockets such as Sandpiper and Lake Bentley, with Downtown Tampa about 45 minutes west and Walt Disney World roughly 53 minutes east.
For buyers, this is an affordability play in a market that isn't overheated. With just 4 active listings, a median list price of $239,950, and homes taking a median of 41.5 days to sell, you have room to think — but not unlimited inventory. Sellers here are getting about 96% of asking, so well-priced homes still move, and you'll find more of the wider picture among Lakeland homes for sale.
Lake Hunter Terrace is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$192,000 – $270K price range
1,198 sqft median home
$1,100/mo median rent
10 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
$269,500$275,000
832 S CENTRAL AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,727 sqft
$214,900
1135 W GREENWOOD STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,043 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
10
Sold, last 12 months
$227,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
33 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
▲ 0.7% 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.
$1,100/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.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
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Straight answers
Lake Hunter Terrace FAQs
Is Lake Hunter Terrace a good place to live?+
It's a small, close-in Lakeland neighborhood with quick access to nearby lakes and both Tampa and Orlando within an hour. Assigned schools include Scott Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Kathleen Senior High. The scale is intimate — better suited to buyers who want a settled, walkable feel over sprawling new construction.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable central Lakeland options, with a median list price of $239,950 and active listings ranging from $192,000 to $269,500. Homes over the past year sold at a median of $227,000, so this is an accessible entry point compared with pricier areas like Lake Hollingsworth.
What do homes cost in Lake Hunter Terrace?+
Expect to pay around $186 per square foot for a median home of about 1,198 square feet. Current listings sit between $192,000 and $269,500, with the median list at $239,950. It's a market of smaller, sensibly priced homes rather than luxury product.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced — only 4 homes are active, and the median time on market is 41.5 days. Over the last 12 months 10 homes sold, with sellers averaging 96% of their asking price, so realistic pricing gets deals done without a bidding war.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA fee on record here, which keeps monthly costs down. Median property taxes come in around $1,637 a year, and if you're weighing renting the median rent is about $1,100 a month.
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