Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Lake Bentley
Affordable Lakeland living between two coasts
19
Homes for sale
$169,000
Median list price
$173
Avg price / sqft
33
Median days on market
Lake Bentley sits in the heart of Polk County's Lakeland homes for sale market, an established residential pocket that trades on everyday practicality over flash. It's the kind of neighborhood where you're within easy reach of familiar Lakeland communities like Sandpiper, Winston, and the lakeside stretch around Lake Hollingsworth, and the central location means you're roughly 47 minutes from downtown Tampa and 55 minutes from Walt Disney World.
For buyers, the appeal here is price. With 17 active listings and a median list price of $168,000, Lake Bentley is one of the more accessible entry points into the Lakeland area, well below what you'll find closer to the Grasslands side of town. It's a market worth watching closely and moving on quickly when the right home appears.
Lake Bentley is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$92,500 – $475K price range
1,028 sqft median home
$476/mo median HOA
$1,725/mo median rent
43 sold in 12 months
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Homes for sale in Lake Bentley
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$274,900
1408 NEW JERSEY Road, Lakeland FL 33803, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft
$284,900
2124 JOHN ARTHUR WAY, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 sqft
$274,900
1408 NEW JERSEY ROAD, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft
$145,000
1920 E EDGEWOOD DRIVE UNIT R3, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 831 sqft
$475,000$480,000
1925 JOHN ARTHUR WAY, LAKELAND
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,968 sqft
$179,900
2025 SYLVESTER RD UNIT C1, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,387 sqft
$133,900$135,000
1920 E EDGEWOOD DRIVE UNIT A8, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 831 sqft
$92,500
2025 SYLVESTER RD UNIT N305, LAKELAND
1 bd · 1 ba · 854 sqft
$185,000
2025 SYLVESTER ROAD UNIT MM4, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,605 sqft
$168,000$175,000
1920 E EDGEWOOD DRIVE UNIT I 10, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 993 sqft
$169,000
1920 E EDGEWOOD DRIVE UNIT J8, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 993 sqft
$264,900$270,000
1950 RICHMOND ROAD, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,656 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Bentley boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Bentley market
43
Sold, last 12 months
$282,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
17 days
Median time to sell
Lake Bentley vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 14.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Bentley boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Bentley is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Bentley home
≈ $1,744/mo
$169,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$476/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,725/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,464
Median age
39
Median income
$68,107
Median home value
$276,245
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Bentley
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Relationships
Top 10% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Emotional
Top 16% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Appearance oriented
Top 19% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Attitudes
Top 21% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
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