The five highest-priced home sales publicly reported in the Lakeland, Florida metro area for the week ending August 9, 2026 combined for $4.24 million. A custom lakefront home on Lake Tennessee in Auburndale led the week at $1,026,000, with the remaining sales spread across Lakeland, Babson Park, and Lake Alfred.
RealtyWireβs Top 5 ranks the five highest-priced residential closings it identified in the Lakeland, Florida metro area for the reporting week. It may omit private, delayed, nondisclosed, or otherwise unreported transactions.
No. 1 — $1,026,000 · 5935 OLD BERKLEY ROAD, Auburndale, Florida
The week’s top sale came at 5935 Old Berkley Road in Auburndale, where a lakefront home on Lake Tennessee closed for $1,026,000 on August 4, 2026, the highest price publicly reported in the metro area for the week. Custom-built in 2015 by Hulbert Homes and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright design principles, the three-bedroom, three-bath residence spans a reported 3,541 square feet, and nearly every bedroom and room in the house is positioned to overlook the water.
More than 20 stained glass windows by Anderson Glass Company appear throughout the house, which also features quartz countertops and 8-foot doors, with ceiling heights ranging from 9 to 15 feet. According to the listing, most of the home has been updated inside and out, pairing the original design with modern finishes. Outdoor living centers on a heated pool overlooking the lake, along with a private dock equipped with power and sunrise views from the backyard. An EV hookup in the garage rounds out the features, and the property carries no homeowners association.
Marquita Smith of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY was the listing agent. Christina Rampersad of KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE 2 REALTY represented the buyer.
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No. 2 — $907,000 · 839 ASHTON OAKS CIRCLE, Lakeland, Florida
At No. 2, a five-bedroom home at 839 Ashton Oaks Circle in Lakeland closed for $907,000 on August 7, 2026. Located in the gated Ashton Oaks community and built by Tapia Construction in 2005, the four-bath house spans a reported 3,867 square feet and includes two ensuite bedrooms, with the primary suite downstairs and a second ensuite upstairs for guests or multigenerational living.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a spacious walk-in pantry, and a layout oriented toward entertaining, while the backyard holds a saltwater pool with a screened enclosure completed in 2020. Recent updates include a new roof in 2023, a tankless water heater added in 2019, and updated air conditioning. A three-car garage provides room for vehicles, storage, and recreational equipment, and the home sits near dining, shopping, and golf.
Emily Evans of REMAX EXPERTS was the listing agent. Amanda Wright of REMAX EXPERTS represented the buyer.
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No. 3 — $810,000 · 914 MANGHAM ROAD, Babson Park, Florida
A lakefront property at 914 Mangham Road in Babson Park closed for $810,000 on August 4, 2026, taking the No. 3 position. Set on two parcels totaling 1.73 acres along Crooked Lake, the four-bedroom, three-bath home spans a reported 2,660 square feet and comes with approximately 90 feet of lake frontage. The house dates to 1977.
Inside, an open floor plan features cathedral ceilings, luxury vinyl flooring, solid wood cabinetry, and stone countertops, with several rooms suited to entertaining. A screened lanai, a private dock, and mature oak trees frame the outdoor space, and the listing positions the property as suitable for either a full-time residence or a weekend retreat, with shopping, schools, and major highways nearby.
Luray Marston of ESTELLE SULLIVAN REALTY, LLC represented both sides of the transaction.
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No. 4 — $790,000 · 6626 RIDGEMONT ROAD, Lakeland, Florida
No. 4 went to 6626 Ridgemont Road in Lakeland, a Tapia Construction custom build that closed for $790,000 on August 7, 2026. The 2022 house sits in a gated South Lakeland community and offers four bedrooms, three baths, a dedicated home office, and a triple split floor plan across a reported 2,621 square feet, finished with tray ceilings, crown molding, decorative beams, and tile flooring.
The kitchen holds quartz countertops, two walk-in pantries, and hidden storage beneath an oversized island, while the living room adds an electric fireplace and surround sound, with three doors opening to the pool area. Outside, a screen-enclosed saltwater pool with an electric heater anchors a backyard with an extended paver patio, an outdoor kitchen, fencing, and a dog run. Cat6 wiring, a whole-house generator hookup, a water softener, an EV charger, and an oversized three-car garage round out the features.
Andrea Anderson of S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC represented both sides of the transaction.
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No. 5 — $710,000 · 336 CALADIUM AVENUE, Lake Alfred, Florida
Rounding out the list, a newly built home at 336 Caladium Avenue in Lake Alfred closed for $710,000 on August 3, 2026. Completed in 2025 inside the gated Water Ridge community, the four-bedroom house spans a reported 2,780 square feet and sits on the water, with an open plan connecting the great room, dining area, and kitchen to lake views and a screened paver porch.
The kitchen centers on a quartz waterfall island, stainless steel appliances including a built-in oven and a wine refrigerator, and a walk-in pantry. The main-level primary suite offers a tray ceiling, a walk-in closet, and a bath with dual vanities and a soaking tub, while an upstairs second suite adds its own bath, a kitchenette, and a balcony overlooking the lake. Water Ridge residents have access to a clubhouse, a fitness center, pools, and courts for tennis, basketball, and pickleball.
Deanna Stone and Michael Stone of THE STONES REAL ESTATE FIRM were the listing agents. Yolenis Bottaro of THE VALENZUELA REAL ESTATE GRO represented the buyer.
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RealtyWire selected these transactions from publicly reported residential sales identified for the calendar week ending Sunday, August 9, 2026. The report may exclude private, off-market, delayed or nondisclosed transactions. Prices, property details and professional representation are reported as available at publication and may be updated following confirmation from transaction participants.
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