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Lakeland Florida Homes New on Market – Weekly Update for 12/21/08

Lakeland Florida Homes New on Market - Weekly Update for 12/21/08

Hi fellow readers, it's Tuesday and time for my weekly update on newly listed properties in Lakeland. The numbers of homes recently listed were down from the previous week of 59 homes to 46 homes listed with area Realtors® However; there is still an abundance of inventory of homes available - currently a total of 2,391 homes are for sale. The average sales price is $215,028 and the average size of a home is 1,845 square foot, which calculates to $116.55 per square foot.  

Types of homes newly listed:

No duplex or condominium units were listed last week

4 mobile homes listed with an average sales price of $102,350

1 townhome/villa offered for sale at $124,980

41 single family homes with an average price of $192,653. 

Let me point out to with my weekly update of the newly listed homes in the Lakeland area, some details on the priciest home that came on the market as well as the cheapest home. The top of this week's list is a 2005 pool home; it features 3 bedrooms/4 baths and has over 5,800 square feet of living space being offered for $1,499,900. This multi-story home is located in the Lone Palm Golf community.  On the contrary, the cheapest home this week's newly on the market is a 3 bedroom 1 bath home listed for $29,900; it is located in the College Hill subdivision - WOW! a home for under $22.00 per square foot. The data for this report was obtained from the Mid-Florida Regional MLS, it is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This report does not include "For Sale By Owner". All my reports are illustrated by zip codes and the map provide you a better guidance when searching for homes in Lakeland, Florida.

The breakdown by zip code is as follows:

33801 - 05 at an average price of $159,980

33803 - 04 at an average price of $238,850

33805 - 05 at an average price of $78,060

33809 - 03 at an average price of $185,666

33810 - 17 at an average price of $153,311

33811 - 02 at an average price of $196,450

33812 - 02 at an average price of $204,450

33813 - 03 at an average price of $180,166

33815 - 05 at an average price of $356,380

Weekly update on distressed properties in Lakeland

The distressed home market has seen a decrease in properties being offered for sale from last week's 18 properties to 16 properties newly listed. The average price for a home is $127,962 ($79.17 per square foot). Distressed homes are categorized as "Bank-Owned", "Require 3rd party approval (Short Sale)", "Pre-foreclosure", and "In-Foreclosure".

For more information on the location of the properties, pricing and size of the home click on map picture which leads you to the interactive Community Walk map created by Chuck Welch of Lakeland Local.

 Lakeland Map - Newly listed homes

Like what you see - want additional details on a specific property? Look no further, click on the "Search for Homes" icon or contact me directly at (863) 619-6918

 Lakeland Home Search

 

 

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Lakeland Florida Homes New on Market - Weekly Update for 12/21/08 

Petra Norris - Realtor®

 Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

CDV TransAtlantic, Inc.

P.O. Box 92050 - Lakeland, FL 33804-2050  

Telephone (863) 618-6919

 

 

I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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