Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of August 6, 2026

MLS data updated Aug 6, 2026

Polk City

Rural north Polk community near Green Swamp and I-4

Polk City, FL

Polk City is a small rural community in northern Polk County along I-4, attracting buyers who want larger lots and a country feel within commuting distance of Orlando and Tampa.

100
For Sale
$444K
Avg. List Price
4
Under Contract
$312K
Median Sold (12 mo)
134
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $312K ·  Median days on market: 45 ·  Sold-to-list: 97.3% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Buyer's Market
9
months of inventory

About 9 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

Median Sale Price
$312K
134 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
-0.8%
median price
Days on Market
45
median
Sale-to-List
97.3%
of asking
Sales Pace
11.2/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
100
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales 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 Polk City

Polk City draws buyers who have made a deliberate trade: a little more drive time in exchange for significantly more land, quiet, and a connection to natural Florida that most Central Florida communities have long since paved over. That is a trade I see working well for a specific profile — working households employed somewhere along the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando who want acreage or a larger lot without relocating to a far-flung exurb.

The employment anchor here is not a single employer but the corridor itself. Florida Polytechnic University sits two miles away, providing a consistent pool of faculty and staff buyers, but most residents commute east toward Orlando or west toward Tampa, both roughly equidistant via I-4. That symmetry is genuinely rare and makes Polk City viable for dual-income households pulling from different metro directions.

What makes the lifestyle distinctive is the Van Fleet Trail — a 29-mile paved multi-use trail running north through the Green Swamp, crossing cypress swamp bridges, and offering the kind of outdoor recreation that buyers in places like Windermere pay a premium to access by car. Mt. Olive Shores North adds a 55+ gated option for buyers who want a structured amenity package and an RV-friendly community.

Buyers cross-shopping Polk City typically look at Auburndale and Haines City — similar I-4 access, comparable rural character, Polk County school district. Polk City's edge is its direct adjacency to the Green Swamp and the Van Fleet trailhead, which sets it apart for buyers who will actually use that outdoor infrastructure.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

4 homes pending in Polk City · Avg. $427K

Polk City pending
Pending
$290,000
1 bd1 ba1,062 sqft
Polk City pending
Pending
$589,000
2 bd2 ba1,255 sqft
Polk City pending
Pending
$515,000
3 bd2 ba2,209 sqft
Polk City pending
Pending
$314,500
0 bd1 ba578 sqft
Market Snapshot

Polk City · 3rd Quarter 2026

134 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$312K

Median Sale Price

45 days

Median Days on Market

97.3%

Sold-to-List

$205

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+97.3%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

4 recent individual sales in and around Polk City · FL public records · no addresses published

Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy

BedsBathsSq FtListedSoldList PriceSold Price$/Sq FtDOM
3,8329/1/25$425,000$111
1,5849/1/25$375,000$237
2,1399/1/25$295,000$138
1,8609/1/25$278,300$150
4 sales · FL Dept. of Revenue public records · past 12 months · no addresses published · tap any column to sort

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Polk City

BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
221,945$519,000$2671
0$215,000163
322,247$300,000$134576
321,755$269,900$15449
321,993$585,000$294320
221,296$199,999$15463
0$1,200,0001473
321,458$335,000$2309
531,971$463,000$23569
0$187,0002
322,004$295,000$147343
321,916$549,500$287176Lake Agnes
0$1,200,0006
444,923$999,999$20363Water
432,476$665,999$269350Lake Agnes
321,012$219,900$21797
433,065$730,000$23894Water
321,424$310,000$218183
421,904$335,999$17631
432,041$365,000$179237
231,536$250,000$163192
321,620$245,000$15150
321,704$499,000$29310
322,040$605,000$297343
353,501$1,995,000$570283Lake Margaret / Mudd Lake
11761$309,000$406158
11528$299,900$56827
532,710$395,000$14683
332,644$400,000$151127Mud Lake
32960$374,900$39149
221,425$370,000$260722
321,522$299,999$19770Clearwater Lake
21672$200,000$298265
221,400$220,000$157324
221,300$265,000$204324Water
231,307$225,000$172527
532,336$840,000$36074
232,887$799,000$277301
0$215,000295Water
11320$354,900$1,10930Lake Clearwater
431,938$335,000$17337Water
11756$215,000$28414Water
0$215,000342Water
11756$199,900$264401Lake Agnes
321,114$239,900$21559
321,760$335,000$19071
12819$430,000$52517
322,011$355,000$17724
21780$218,000$27920
432,278$565,000$24894
All 50 active listings in Polk City · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Polk City Market — Common Questions

Is Polk City a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Polk City is currently a buyer's market with about 9 months of inventory. About 9 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer's market).

What is the median home sale price in Polk City?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Polk City is approximately $312K, down about 0.8% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Polk City?+

There are currently 100 active listings in Polk City, with homes selling at roughly 11.2 per month. That works out to about 9 months of inventory.

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Report generated August 6, 2026 at 12:44 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

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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 August 6, 2026 at 12:26 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.

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