Homes zoned for
Gibbons Street Elementary School
Central Florida value between Tampa and Disney
83
Homes for sale
$305,000
Median list price
$172
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
The Gibbons Street Elementary zone sits in the heart of Lake Wales, the kind of Polk County community where you can still buy a full-size house on a real lot without the crowds of the coasts. It's a practical, family-oriented pocket of Central Florida, with feeder schools like McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy and nearby Spook Hill Elementary School shaping the neighborhood rhythm. Downtown Tampa is roughly 65 minutes out and Walt Disney World about 68, so weekend trips and commutes are both on the table.
For buyers, this is one of the more affordable inroads to the region right now. Among the 86 active Lake Wales homes for sale in this zone the median list price is $305,612, and 27 of those are new construction — unusual depth of choice for the price. Homes are taking a median 49 days to sell and sellers are netting about 98% of asking, so it's a balanced market where a prepared buyer has room to negotiate without racing the clock.
Gibbons Street Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lake Wales, Florida.
Quick facts
$79,000 – $700K price range
1,769 sqft median home
$83/mo median HOA
$1,865/mo median rent
341 sold in 12 months
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On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$530,000
811 STATE ROAD 60 E, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,436 sqft
$440,000
1015 E MANN ROAD, BARTOW
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,932 sqft
$415,000
925 LOCHLAND LOOP, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,854 sqft
$393,000
1880 HERMOSA AVENUE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,327 sqft
$360,000
3690 WELLINGTON PLACE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,524 sqft
$339,900
690 MOOSE LODGE ROAD, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft
$325,000
3638 HARDMAN DRIVE, LAKE WALES
6 bd · 3 ba · 2,522 sqft
$314,570
1036 BERGAMOT DRIVE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,727 sqft
$310,000
452 TAYLOR GROVES DRIVE, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,635 sqft
$285,000
1025 MARGOT LANE, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,929 sqft
$215,000
1306 BRYN MAWR AVENUE, LAKE WALES
2 bd · 1 ba · 806 sqft
$189,000
742 HIBISCUS AVENUE, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft
Every active listing inside the Gibbons Street Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Gibbons Street Elementary School market
341
Sold, last 12 months
$288,820
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
27 days
Median time to sell
Gibbons Street Elementary School vs Lake Wales
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Gibbons Street Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Gibbons Street Elementary School home
≈ $2,106/mo
$305,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$83/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,865/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
13,622
Median age
36
Median income
$62,081
Median home value
$210,513
Beyond the listings
Living in Gibbons Street Elementary School
Lifestyles
Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
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.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
Gibbons Street Elementary School FAQs
Is the Gibbons Street Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for families and value-focused buyers who want Central Florida access without coastal pricing. The area feeds schools like Bartow Senior High School and keeps you within about an hour of both downtown Tampa and Walt Disney World. You get full-size homes, everyday convenience, and a steady, non-frantic market.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not by Central Florida standards — the median list price is $305,612, with active homes ranging from $79,000 all the way to $699,900. There are no listings above $1M in this zone, so it stays firmly in attainable territory for most buyers.
What do homes cost in this area?+
Active listings run an average of $171 per square foot on a median home size of 1,820 sqft. Over the last 12 months, 341 homes sold at a median price of $288,820, so recent sales are landing a bit below current asking prices.
How is the market right now?+
It's balanced and fairly steady. Homes take a median of 49 days to sell and sellers get about 98% of asking on average, which means buyers have some negotiating room while sellers still hold reasonable pricing power. You can browse current activity on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are modest — the median HOA runs about $83 per month, and only 7 of the 86 active listings are in gated communities, so many homes carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $2,350 per year, and if you're weighing renting, the median rent is $1,830 per month.
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