Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Camphor Heights
Established Lakeland living close to everything
2
Homes for sale
$276,400
Median list price
$188
Avg price / sqft
92
Median days on market
Camphor Heights sits in the middle of Lakeland's most convenient stretch, an established residential pocket where mature trees and modest lot sizes give the streets a settled, lived-in feel. You're a short hop from the Lake Hollingsworth loop and neighboring communities like Sandpiper and Winston, with Lakeland Senior High, Southwest Middle, and Dixieland Elementary as the assigned schools. It's the kind of place that trades flash for practicality — walkable in spirit, central by design.
For buyers, this is a small, quiet market: just two homes are active right now, priced between $274,900 and $277,900. Over the past year eight homes changed hands at a median of $283,500, with sellers netting about 93% of asking — a sign there's room to negotiate. Compared with the broader mix of Lakeland homes for sale and nearby spots like Lake Bentley, Camphor Heights lands in an approachable, mid-market range.
Camphor Heights is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$274,900 – $278K price range
1,485 sqft median home
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Camphor Heights
$274,900$299,900
614 W SHADY LANE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,644 sqft
$277,900$279,900
525 W MAXWELL STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,326 sqft
Every active listing inside the Camphor Heights boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Camphor Heights market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$283,500
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
80 days
Median time to sell
Camphor Heights vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 21.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Camphor Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Camphor Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Camphor Heights home
≈ $1,990/mo
$276,400 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,239
Median age
40
Median income
$62,406
Median home value
$315,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Camphor Heights
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Beliefs
Top 8% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Active
Top 11% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
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REALTOR®
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REALTOR®
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CEO & Managing Broker
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Straight answers
Camphor Heights FAQs
Is Camphor Heights a good place to live?+
It's an established, centrally located Lakeland neighborhood close to Lake Hollingsworth and the city core. Homes are assigned to Lakeland Senior High, Southwest Middle, and Dixieland Elementary, and you're about 42 minutes from downtown Tampa. It suits buyers who want convenience over new-build polish.
Is Camphor Heights expensive?+
No — it lands in the mid-market range, with active listings priced between $274,900 and $277,900 and a median list price of $276,400. That's an accessible entry point compared with waterfront-heavy pockets of Lakeland.
What do homes cost in Camphor Heights?+
The two active listings are priced around $276,400, and homes sold over the past year at a median of $283,500. At roughly $188 per square foot on a median size of about 1,485 square feet, the numbers reflect classic, established housing.
How is the market in Camphor Heights?+
It's a small, slower-moving market — eight homes sold in the past 12 months and the median time on market is about 92 days. Sellers averaged around 93% of asking, so there's genuine room to negotiate compared with faster corners of Lakeland.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no HOA data on record for the neighborhood, which is typical of an older, non-planned community. Property taxes run a median of about $3,887 per year, so factor that into your monthly budget.
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