Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Westgate Central Avenue
Central Lakeland living within reach of everything
8
Homes for sale
$264,500
Median list price
$219
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
Westgate Central Avenue sits in the heart of Lakeland's west side, an established residential pocket where modest, walkable streets put you close to the city's core without the price tag of the lakefront districts. It's the kind of neighborhood that draws first-time buyers and downsizers alike, with nearby communities like Sandpiper, Winston, and the water views around Lake Bentley all within easy reach. If you want central Polk County convenience — Tampa about 42 minutes west, Disney roughly 53 minutes east — this is a practical home base.
For buyers today, the market here is small and steady rather than frantic. With just 8 active listings and a median list price of $264,500, there's real variety in the mix, and homes are taking about 60 days to sell. Sellers are averaging 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate but not to lowball — a reasonable spot for buyers browsing Lakeland homes for sale who want value close to town.
Westgate Central Avenue is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
$79,000 – $475K price range
1,285 sqft median home
$1,298/mo median rent
14 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Westgate Central Avenue
$294,000
1201 OAKHILL STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft
$220,000
1113 S CENTRAL AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$474,991$499,991
1246 HERSCHELL STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,028 sqft
$235,000
1025 S CENTRAL AVENUE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,104 sqft
$319,999$325,000
1317 W BELMAR STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,278 sqft
$199,900$210,000
1223 SYCAMORE STREET, LAKELAND
4 bd · 1 ba · 1,291 sqft
$79,000
1402 W PATTERSON STREET, LAKELAND
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$349,900
1242 DOROTHY STREET, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,484 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Westgate Central Avenue market
14
Sold, last 12 months
$232,500
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Westgate Central Avenue vs Lakeland
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Westgate Central Avenue boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Westgate Central Avenue is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Westgate Central Avenue home
≈ $1,797/mo
$264,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,298/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,198
Median age
43
Median income
$36,601
Median home value
$5,622
Beyond the listings
Living in Westgate Central Avenue
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Culture
Top 12% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Lifestyles
Top 13% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Appearance oriented
Top 13% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Lifestyles
Top 22% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Yordanka Sanchez Quillen
REALTOR®
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REALTOR®
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate
Straight answers
Westgate Central Avenue FAQs
Is Westgate Central Avenue a good place to live?+
It's a practical, centrally located Lakeland neighborhood that trades flash for convenience — you're minutes from the city core and within an hour of two major airports. Assigned schools include Kathleen Senior High and Scott Lake Elementary, and nearby communities like Winston round out the area. It suits buyers who value location and value over lakefront prestige.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Not compared to Lakeland's premium districts. The median list price is $264,500 and the median sold price over the last year was $232,500, with the current active range running from $79,000 up to $474,991 — so there's an entry point for a lot of budgets.
What do homes cost in Westgate Central Avenue?+
Expect a median around $264,500 to list, with an average of $219 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,285 square feet. That combination makes it one of the more attainable central-Lakeland options versus areas like Lake Hollingsworth.
How is the market right now?+
It's a small, measured market with 8 active listings and 14 homes sold in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 60 days to sell and sellers net about 96% of asking, which points to steady demand and real negotiating room for buyers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most homes here carry no HOA, which keeps monthly costs down. The median annual property tax runs about $2,310, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area is around $1,298 a month.
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