Hot homes: 5 Lakeland properties ahead of the 2025 trends

This year, Zillow reports that homebuyers are getting cozy, feeling nostalgic, and looking for resilient homes.

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Welcome home — inside it’s cozy, sustainable, and has all the customizations you want.

Photo provided by Elizabeth Willers

Home is where the trends are. Zillow recently released its forecast of the top trends we’ll see across real estate in 2025. If you’re looking to stay on top of what’s new, check out these hot homes in Lakeland.

A bedroom leads to a living area with a fireplace through an arched doorway

If you’re eyeing a move in 2025, these trends may be for you.

Photo provided by Elizabeth Willers

Cozy comfort

202 Lenox St. | Listing agent: Elizabeth Willers, Serhant

Warmth is so hot right now. The arched doorways, fireplace, and front porch in this century-old Dixieland residence will make you feel right at home.

A home dining room with checkered flooring and sage green paneled walls around a wooden table

This home is also located on a brick road for another touch of nostalgia.

Photo provided by Julia Saunders

Nostalgia

516 Sagamore St. | Listing agent: Julia Saunders, Paige Wagner Homes

Nostalgic touches are the name of the game. If you’re looking for a blast from the past, find it in the checkered floor and paneled walls in this property’s formal dining room.

An interior room of a home with wood flooring and large built-in shelves with glass cabinets.

Make your home into your personal Lakeland Public Library.

Photo provided by Angie Reynolds

Home libraries

311 E. Belmar St. | Listing agent: Angie Reynolds, Megg Homes

Those who are always adding to their reading list will never run out of shelf room here. Display your best books in the spacious storage just off the kitchen.

An aerial photo of a home topped with solar panels

Renewable energy is better for the earth and easier on the wallet.

Photo provided by Ryan Grady

Sustainability + climate resiliency

7454 Briarbay Loop | Listing agent: Ryan Grady, Hometrust Real Estate

As renewable energy gains popularity, solar panels are powering up on new listings. This home is loaded with them, meaning energy bill savings each month. Buyers are also seeking homes like this one that are at lower risk of climate disasters like flooding.

A large glass shower and toilet in a home bathroom

This home offers both a modern bathroom as well as one with vintage tile + a tub.

Photo provided by Jared Weggeland

Luxurious bathrooms

1222 E. Edgewood Dr. | Listing agent: Jared Weggeland, Focus Group Florida

Shouldn’t every room in your home be a paradise? Skip the spa trip and stay home to enjoy your own expansive shower or soaking tub — and tell everyone else to use the half-bath.

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