Market Report · 4th Quarter 2026 · As of October 25, 2026

MLS data updated Oct 25, 2026

Lake HamiltonReal Estate Market Report · October 2026

Quiet ridge town on the shore of Lake Hamilton

Lake Hamilton, FL

Lake Hamilton is a small Ridge Area town nestled between lakes near Dundee, popular with buyers seeking a peaceful lakeside setting at mid-range prices.

56
For Sale
$383K
Avg. List Price
20
Under Contract
$310K
Median Sold (12 mo)
164
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $310K ·  Median days on market: 79 ·  Sold-to-list: 99.1% ·  Source: Stellar MLS, last 12 mo

Balanced Market
4.1
months of inventory

About 4.1 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

Median Sale Price
$310K
164 sold, last 12 mo
1-Yr Appreciation
-4.9%
median price
Days on Market
79
median, last 12 mo
Sale-to-List
99.1%
avg, last 12 mo
Sales Pace
13.7/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
56
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Lake Hamilton

Lake Hamilton draws buyers who genuinely want to live on a lake — a small Polk County Ridge Area town where the 2,142-acre water is right there, not a marketing backdrop. The lake itself is the draw — a quieter setting with real lakefront or lake-view access, traded for metro proximity.

The employment anchor is the US 27 and State Road 17 corridors. Winter Haven is a short drive northwest, Haines City close to the north, and the Lakeland employment base — healthcare, logistics, light industrial — within thirty minutes. For hospitality workers near Walt Disney World, US 27 offers a direct northern route that sidesteps the worst of I-4.

The housing stock is genuine rather than manicured: ranch-style homes from the mid-century alongside newer construction, with the most prized properties on the lakeshore offering private piers. There are no community-wide gates or HOA overlays — this is an incorporated town with its own government, which suits buyers who want to own a home rather than a lifestyle subscription.

Cross-shoppers typically compare Dundee just up SR 17 or communities along the Lake Wales corridor. Those who choose Lake Hamilton do so for the scale of the lake and the unhurried small-town character that goes with it.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

20 homes pending in Lake Hamilton · Avg. $319K

Lake Hamilton pending
Pending
$364,990
4 bd3 ba2,077 sqft
Lake Hamilton pending
Pending
$354,990
4 bd3 ba2,077 sqft
Lake Hamilton pending
Pending
$329,999
4 bd2 ba1,850 sqft
Lake Hamilton pending
Pending
$279,990
3 bd2 ba1,477 sqft
Lake Hamilton pending
Pending
$270,000
3 bd2 ba1,491 sqft
Lake Hamilton pending
Pending
$313,190
4 bd2 ba1,839 sqft
Market Snapshot

Lake Hamilton · 4th Quarter 2026

164 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$310K

Median Sale Price

79 days

Median Days on Market

99.1%

Sold-to-List

$164

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+99.1%
90%95%100%105%+

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Lake Hamilton

Browse all Lake Hamilton homes for sale
BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOM
321,707$315,848$185574
421,574$302,490$1922
421,828$321,990$1762
431,866$3,389,990$1,8172
321,504$288,990$1922
421,624$318,920$1963
421,607$304,990$1903
421,607$299,990$1873
432,077$364,490$17541
321,504$285,490$19069
532,447$363,770$149104
543,030$439,999$145147
432,170$346,282$160136
421,811$285,888$15889
432,039$349,999$17219
432,039$309,999$152131
321,615$279,999$17329
321,477$259,888$176242
321,386$285,000$206100
432,001$309,190$15568
432,210$339,690$15483
432,210$336,690$152144
421,839$309,990$16968
432,313$334,490$14568
532,434$354,990$14646
421,666$277,888$167137
431,988$325,000$16370
431,988$320,000$16160
321,483$279,990$18961
421,920$349,999$18298
432,132$347,244$163160
432,170$344,999$159448
432,132$354,579$166532
432,170$349,999$1611105
421,574$296,990$18918
421,574$298,490$19018
432,077$364,490$17518
321,672$311,990$18718
321,504$288,990$19218
421,665$298,990$18018
532,470$389,910$15819
321,414$315,000$22322
321,401$289,000$20674
321,708$289,900$17026
421,839$317,490$17346
432,210$344,990$15646
432,001$330,490$165144
431,866$338,990$18241
421,666$278,888$167200
332,267$369,490$16377
All 50 active listings in Lake Hamilton · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Lake Hamilton Market — Common Questions

Is Lake Hamilton a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Lake Hamilton is currently a balanced market with about 4.1 months of inventory. About 4.1 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

What is the median home sale price in Lake Hamilton?+

Based on Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months, the median sale price in Lake Hamilton is approximately $310K, down about 4.9% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Lake Hamilton?+

There are currently 56 active listings in Lake Hamilton, with homes selling at roughly 13.7 per month. That works out to about 4.1 months of inventory.

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Report generated October 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET · Powered by Stellar MLS

MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.

Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records (arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Lake Hamiltonor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Moving to Lake Hamilton

Utilities & Services

Lake Hamilton is in Polk County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.

Electric

Lakeland Electric · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland and immediate surrounding area (municipal).

City of Bartow Electric · (863) 534-0188City of Bartow (municipal — also water, sewer, garbage).

Water & Sewer

Polk County Utilities · (863) 298-4100Unincorporated Polk County (water & wastewater).

City of Lakeland Water Utilities · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland.

Full Polk County utilities & services guide →

MLS GRID

Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID

IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 25, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

All or a portion of the multiple listing information is provided by Stellar MLS, from a copyrighted compilation of listings. The compilation of listings and each individual listing are © 2026 Stellar MLS. All rights reserved.

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