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💰 A million-dollar market

Hot homes: Lakeland’s million-dollar market

A brick home with white columns and a white top tier on a green lawn.
Lakeland’s million-dollar market is filled to the brim — here are a few we’re watching. | Photo via Aryelle Monique Photography
Spacious lots, stunning interiors, and sun-soaked rooms — these are just a few features that Lakeland’s million-dollar homes have in common. Another thing they share? They’re all built between the 1950s and 2010s — landing them right in the sweet spot of 54% of our readers’ preferences (at least, according to our recent poll) of not necessarily historic, and not a new build. Let’s meet the homes.

987 Lake Hollingsworth Dr. | $1,675,000

Wake up with views of one of Lakeland’s most iconic bodies of water in this 1972 home. Key features we’re eyeing: the super-spacious kitchen, hardwood floors, and massive soaking tub.

5 bed | 6 bath | 5,806 sqft
Listing agent: Claudia Carrillo

3890 Cleveland Heights Blvd. | $1,200,000

Moving images of a brick interior house.

We can’t get enough of those windows and that courtyard.

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Photos via Jesus Contreras with High Res Homes

This 1951 home boasts a private tennis court, guest cottage, pool, and sauna. We’re still talking about the exposed brick, charming loggia, and brick gazebo + walking path.

6 bed | 6 bath | 5,739 sqft
Listing agent: Jody Ciavardone

3906 Canyon Lake Point | $1,050,000

It may look straight out of a fairytale, but this 1985 Tudor-style home is very real and located just down the street from our next listing. Take a peek at those skylights and built-in bookshelves for maximum charm.

3 bed | 4 bath | 2,994 sqft
Listing agent: Melissa Lee Castellucci

1204 Rolling Woods Ln. | $1,175,000

Photos of a home at 1204 Rolling Woods Ln.

This modern home’s open layout has space for the whole family.

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Photos via Dallas Gadberry, Alloor Photo

Meet “The Glass House” — a 1963 Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home that you may recognize from scenes in the Lakeland-based documentary “The People Who Live There.” This Cleveland Heights-area home is just 15 minutes from downtown Lakeland.

5 bed | 2.5 bath | 4,105 sqft
Listing agent: Paige Wagner

There’s more where that came from. Click below for more million-dollar homes.
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Events
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Lunch and Learn: The Power of Action | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 12-1 p.m. | COhatch Lakeland, 211 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Learn about the seven Principles of Action with Kelly Fischer of Royal Fischer Business Solutions — bring a lunch or purchase one for $5.
  • “Dirty Dancing In Concert” | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | RP Funding Center, 701 W. Lime St., Lakeland | $45-$95 | Have the time of your life as a band and singers perform songs set to clips from the movie.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Discovering Bok Tower Gardens Guided Tour | Thursday, Dec. 14-Friday, Dec. 15 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales | $5-$27 | Take a walking tour of the gardens to learn about their history and design.
  • Lakeland Food Truck Rally | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Munn Park, 201 E. Main St., Lakeland | Price of purchase | Head downtown for live music and bites from 15 local food trucks.
Friday, Dec. 15
Saturday, Dec. 16
  • Florida Hmong Community New Year Celebration | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tiger Town, 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Celebrate the Hmong New Year with opening ceremonies, speeches, a traditional lunch, games, and more — admission is free, parking is $10.
Sunday, Dec. 17
  • Key West Christmas | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2-5 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W. Pine St., Lakeland | Free entry | John Frinzi, Roger Bartlett, and surprise guests will perform tropical holiday music — bring a lawn chair, seats fill up quickly.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Lakeland-based Bank of Central Florida is opening a fifth branch at 201 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa, expanding its footprint from Swan City to Winter Haven, Orlando, Plant City, and Tampa. Learn why CEO Paul Noris considers Lakeland “the center of the universe.” (Business Observer FL)
Civic
  • County attorney Randy Mink will present his findings on potentially installing traffic cameras in school zones to Polk commissioners during this Friday’s meeting. Commissioner Neil Combee asked Mink to explore the issue after he shared media reports about speeding drivers and fatalities in school zones. (The Ledger)
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  • PCPS earned a C grade in the Florida Department of Education’s 2023-2024 Informational Baseline Assessment. According to the FDOE, no district or school will face punitive action. View the full report for a breakdown of PCPS’ grades and individual school grades. (The Ledger)
Sports
  • The Lakeland Dreadnaughts claimed their ninth state title in a 60-48 victory last Saturday. Check out a play-by-play of the game and learn more about the team’s history of defending its title. (The Ledger)
Coming Soon
  • Attention, shoppers. Davenport residents can soon push their carts through the aisles of a new Publix Supermarket. The 12.89-acre development on US 27 will also have a Publix liquor store, four retail rental units, and a drive-thru-enabled Publix pharmacy. (The Ledger)
Cause
  • The 19th Annual VISTEBall is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Sun ‘n Fun Expo Campus. Get your tickets now for an evening of games, golf, food, drink, prizes, and more. Dress code is golf-casual and all proceeds benefit Volunteers in Service to the Elderly.
Feel Good
  • Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller paid a special visit to pediatric patients at Lakeland Regional Health on Monday. Miller distributed gifts and spent time with patients and staff during his visit.
Try This
  • Planning a wedding or event in 2024? Head to Haus 820’s Vendor Showcase on Jan. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. to meet the venue’s preferred vendors. Think: Florists, photographers, rentals, bakers, and more. Get tickets now — for a limited time, tickets are buy one, get one free.
Plan Ahead
Retail
  • Calling local businesses, the upcoming Shops at Lake Wire is looking for local tenants to help build a community-centered destination in 2024. Perks include customizable retail spaces, outdoor patio availability + lake views, and proximity to 300 brand-new apartments. Pics and details this way.*
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City Editor Rilee, here. I recently asked you to design my perfect day, and the initial results are in: 68% of voters want me to wake up and smell the coffee. Now, it’s time for round twowhere should I go?

A. Concord Coffee
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Click below to vote for my morning coffee and decide where exactly I’ll grab lunch. Most of you voted for a downtown eatery. Will it be Black & Brew, Palace Pizza, or The Joinery?

In case you missed it, I’m putting my fate in your hands for the day. Choose your own Lakeland adventure and let me know what you’d like me to write about, where I should get some exercise, and what Lakeland happy hour spot I should swing by to cap off my day. I can’t wait to document the whole reader-driven day.
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