Lake Bentley Housing Market Report February 2025Polk County, Florida

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Housing Prices in Lake Bentley, FL

How much do homes in Lake Bentley, FL cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Lake Bentley, FL a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Lake Bentley is a Neutral Market

Difference Since February 2024

Since last year, Lake Bentley has remained a Neutral Market.

Insight

Lake Bentley is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$203,000$167/SqFt
-$47,000
-18.8%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Lake Bentley have sold for 18.8% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lake Bentley was $203,000 in February 2025, down 18.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $167.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Lake Somerset
-6.0%
Crystal Lake
-7.4%
Lake Hollingsworth
-15.9%
Lake Bentley
-18.8%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsFeb 2024Feb 2025Change YoY
1$139.9K$113.5K
-18.9%
2$157.5K$160K
+1.6%
3$271.5K$312.5K
+15.1%
4$407.5K$392K
-3.8%
5--
N/A

Summary: Lake Bentley housing price by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -18.9%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +1.6%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +15.1%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -3.8%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes did not change.

How does Lake Bentley, FL compare with other places?

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Lake Bentley, FL

Housing supply in Lake Bentley, FL

How many homes are available in Lake Bentley, FL?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
30Last MonthFeb 2025
262 months agoJan 2025
+15.4 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Summary: The Lake Bentley real estate market had 30 homes for sale in Feb 2025, a 15.4 % increase compared to Jan 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
5Last MonthFeb 2025
32 months agoJan 2025
+66.7 %
Change MoMJan – Feb

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsJan 2025Feb 2025Change MoM
100
0.0%
21212
0.0%
358
+60.0%
4910
+11.1%
500
0.0%

Summary: Lake Bentley housing inventory by bedroom type for February 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes remained the same. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes increased by +60.0%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes increased by +11.1%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes remained the same.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lake Bentley, FL cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price0 Home

At Asking Price2 Homes

Under Asking Price3 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lake Bentley, you may be able to get a good deal. 60% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 5 homes were sold or pending in Lake Bentley in February 2025, up by 66.7% month-over-month. Of the 5 sold homes, 60% were sold under asking, 40% were sold at asking, and and 0% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lake Bentley, FL

How long does it take to sell a home in Lake Bentley, FL?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days2 Homes

30 – 90 Days1 Home

Over 90 Days2 Homes

Insight

Many homes in Lake Bentley are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During February 2025, 5 homes were sold in Lake Bentley; 40% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 40% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
70 DaysThis YearFeb 2025
6 Days1 year agoFeb 2024
+1066.7 %
Change YoYFeb 2024 – Feb 2025

Summary: Homes in Lake Bentley had an average listing age of 70 days in Feb 2025, up by 1066.7% compared to the previous year.

Newest Listings in Lake Bentley, FL

What homes are available in Lake Bentley, FL?

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