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Lakeland Florida Historic District Homes For Sale

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. BK646565

Lakeland Florida Historic District Homes For Sale

Lakeland Florida historic district is one of my favorite communities.  This astonishing historic Lakeland Florida location will surely have you captivated with its tree lined, brick paved streets, beautiful architecture, and astonishing historic homes that this area has to offer.

Lakeland Historic District HomeThis historic area of Lakeland in Polk County Florida is the perfect showcase for these magnificent historic homes and buildings that give this Lakeland town character and a reputation of true historic integrity.  Lakeland Historic District homes for sale are bungalows that were built in the arts and crafts period between 1920 and 1930.  You will also see examples of Victorian, Queen Anne, Spanish Revival homes, and the influence of Mediterranean homes in this area. Lakeland Historic District is a U.S historic community that was officially designated as such on November 30, 1985. This unique historic location has 557 architecturally significant buildings homes and bungalows that date from back to the 1920’s and continued to be built until 1948.

Lakeland Florida’s historic Lake Morton District area extends from Florida Southern College encompassed by tree-lined brick streets showcasing recently renovated many astonishing fine historic Victorian homes, brick homes, older bungalows, cottages and Mediterranean style homes that were constructed in the early 1920′s reaching downtown Lakeland.

The immaculate spherical 40-acre Lake Morton just a short distance away from downtown, a selection of its 1 mile shoreline was recently restored with rock material to prevent erosion and planting aquatic vegetation along the shoreline. Lake Morton is the home of the world-famous swans along with birds, ducks, geese, white pelicans, and other species.  Remember, while driving around Lake Morton, keep in mind that swans, geese and ducks do have the right of way.

Lake Morton - lakeland fl

Lakeland Historic District homes for sale in this unique neighborhood is definitely not a place that you will find any cookie cutter homes. They are unique in many different styles and layouts.  The features that come with these homes are sure to accommodate the different needs and lifestyles of everyone. Lakeland is filled with many rural areas that is sure to offer a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere with its lush green landscaped properties, and highly maintained homes. You find that this area has an unmatched beauty and Florida charm that has outgrown many other areas of Florida. 

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Shopping, Dining, Library, and much more

The places that you will need to go on a day to day basis including grocery stores, banks, the Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and schools, are all conveniently located as well.

Lakeland Historic District homes for sale is convenient to the main streets of downtown including,  Lake Morton Drive and Palmetto Street Avenue, Johnson Avenue, McDonald Street, Belmar Street, and Tennessee Avenue.  

You will also  find this  location close and only minutes away from Downtown Lakeland, Florida Southern College, Chamber of Commerce, Lake Hollingsworth, Polk Public Museum and the County Library.


I hope you found this post useful! If you need help finding or selling your Lakeland, Florida home, please contact Petra Norris - REALTOR(R) at 863-619-6918. If you’re new to Lakeland, I’d especially like to extend a warm welcome. I value my clients and provide them with honest, reliable service. Allow me to introduce you to the Lakeland FL real estate landscape and all it has to offer.

 

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Comments(7)

Frank Laisch
Orlando, FL
"The Insurance Guy"

Petra, What a beautiful home in the Lake Morton District!  I am sure you know, these 1940s home need a 4-point inspection before we can Insure them Best of Luck for a smooth sales.:)

Jul 06, 2012 10:02 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I never get tired of hearing about all the lovely little places scattered throughout...case in point. Very nice

Jul 06, 2012 11:25 PM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Petra, the Lakeland Florida Historic District sounds like a great area to live. Being close to Lake Morton got my attention. Nice homes!

Jul 06, 2012 11:35 PM
Chris and Dick Dovorany
Homes for Sale in Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero, Florida - Naples, FL
Broker/Associate at Premiere Plus Realty

Interesting, the home looks more like New England or the Midwest.  Gorgeous.  There should be no problem at all finding a transplant to appreciate the value and beauty of history.

Jul 06, 2012 11:55 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Petra, it's easy to see that you are the Lakeland Florida Historic District Homes for Sale expert.

Jul 07, 2012 05:39 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Hello Petra,good luck on this beautiful listing.I'm sure this will be a success.Keep it up being the best and dedicated Lakeland Fl Short Sale Agent. 

Jul 08, 2012 02:28 AM
Bas Panch
SCV Home Buyer - Valencia, CA

Hi Petra,

This would be a great place to live if you want a home with a lot of character. Thanks for sharing this useful information. Keep up the good work as a top Lakeland FL short sale agent!

Jul 09, 2012 01:55 PM