Homes for sale in
Kathleen, Florida
Rural North Polk living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$577,450
Median list price
$241
Avg price / sqft
58
Median days on market
Kathleen sits in the rural northern reaches of Polk County, where acreage lots and a slower pace still hold ground between Lakeland and the citrus country. It's the kind of place where a single-family home on a wide lot is the norm and manufactured homes remain a practical, affordable path to owning land. The tradeoff is distance — you're roughly 54 minutes from downtown Tampa and just over an hour from both TPA and Walt Disney World — but that's the price of the elbow room.
The for-sale market here is genuinely small: just two active listings right now, with a median list price of $577,450 and homes ranging from $555,000 to $599,900. At about $241 per square foot on a median 2,408-square-foot home, and a median 58 days on market, buyers should expect thin inventory and time to make a considered decision. If nothing fits today, it's worth watching for just reduced listings and available land & lots as new options come online.
Kathleen is in Polk County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$555,000 – $600K price range
2,408 sqft median home
Balanced right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Kathleen
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$555,000
14080 US HIGHWAY 98 N, KATHLEEN
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,536 sqft
$599,900
13921 PINE MEADOW ROAD, KATHLEEN
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft
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The Kathleen market
Balanced
6.0 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
Kathleen vs Polk County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 14.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Kathleen, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
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Kathleen neighborhoods
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Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
Beyond the listings
Living in Kathleen
Room and acreage
Kathleen's lots skew large, giving buyers the space that's hard to find closer to Lakeland or Tampa.
Two housing paths
The current market splits between a single-family residence and a manufactured home, covering two very different budgets and lifestyles.
Low property taxes
With a median annual property tax of $3,103, carrying costs here stay modest for the lot sizes on offer.
Commuter reach
Downtown Tampa is about 54 minutes away, with TPA and Walt Disney World both around 67 to 69 minutes out.
A rare pool option
One of the two active listings includes a pool — a genuine find given how limited inventory is.
Population
6,527
Median age
36.8
Median income
$57,302
Median home value
$180,900
What people here are into
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Appearance oriented
Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Kathleen home
≈ $3,511/mo
$577,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Kathleen real estate FAQs
Is Kathleen a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want rural North Polk space over walkable convenience, with large lots and a quiet pace. The tradeoff is drive time — roughly 54 minutes to downtown Tampa and just over an hour to the airport and Disney. If that commute works for you, the room to breathe is the payoff.
Is Kathleen expensive?+
The current median list price is $577,450, with active homes running from $555,000 to $599,900. That reflects the acreage and larger homes on the market rather than a dense subdivision premium. Compare it against nearby Polk County options to see how the land factors into the price.
What do homes cost in Kathleen?+
Right now there are two active listings at a median of $577,450, working out to about $241 per square foot on a median home size of 2,408 square feet. The mix is one single-family residence and one manufactured home, so pricing depends heavily on which path you're after. Browse current single-family homes to see what's available.
How is the market in Kathleen?+
Inventory is very thin — just two active listings — and homes are sitting a median of 58 days on market. That means limited choice but also less bidding pressure than tighter metros. Checking open houses this week is the fastest way to see what's actually on the ground.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median property tax runs about $3,103 per year, which is reasonable for the lot sizes typical here. HOA data isn't available for the current listings, which is common in rural North Polk where many homes sit on unrestricted acreage. Always confirm any dues and deed restrictions on a specific property before you commit.
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