LAKELAND

Sitting halfway between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland and Polk County offer Central Florida's most accessible mix of small-city character, lakefront living, and dramatic new growth. From historic downtown Lakeland to Winter Haven's chain of lakes, Polk County is where Florida's next wave is breaking.

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Lakeland at a Glance

Polk County is Florida's fastest-growing county, anchored by Lakeland's revitalized downtown and Florida Polytechnic University. The Lake Morton historic district features restored 1920s bungalows steps from swans on the lake, while Lakeland Highlands and South Lakeland offer larger lot estates. Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes draws boaters and Legoland fans, and Davenport, Haines City, and Auburndale are seeing massive new-construction growth fed by the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando.

Weather

Humid subtropical averaging 50–93°F, with mild winters and warm summers — typical of inland Central Florida.

Commute

Average commute is 27 minutes. I-4, the Polk Parkway, and the Florida Turnpike connect Lakeland to both Tampa (40 min) and Orlando (50 min).

Schools

Polk County Schools serves 117,000+ students; Florida Polytechnic and Florida Southern College anchor higher education.

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Buying a home is more than just finding the right property. You need an expert who understands the Lakeland market and the unique opportunities it offers. We have the strategies, resources, and tools to guide you from start to finish, seamlessly.

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We invest in everything from a strategic marketing plan to the best photographers to make sure your home gets in front of the right people at the right time, every time.

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Success Stories

Anthony is a great asset to have. As a first time home buyer there were a lot of questions and he was there day/night and weekends to answer every single question. He ensured we were comfortable with every step and made sure we knew we could reach out if we were not.

Samantha M Hall

Bought a Single Family home

Anthony did a fantastic job of buying and selling our home. His follow-up skills are second to none. He has great communication skills. His listening skills are fantastic, which I believe are the key to being great sales person he went up and above the call of duty every time we ask. I would highly recommend Anthony Cribben and AXIS Real Estate Group for any of your real estate needs.

Tom Welters

Bought and sold a Single Family home

I used Anthony Cribben to sell my home and he made the experience a great one. He stayed in contact with me almost daily and explained everything in detail of what to expect and how the market works. He is very up to date on new technology which helped sell my home quickly. His knowledge of negotiating and closing the deal was outstanding. I would highly recommend Anthony to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

Hulka Ellen

Sold a Single Family home