Neighborhood · Lakeland, Florida
Imperial
Affordable Lakeland Living Between Tampa and Orlando
11
Homes for sale
$179,000
Median list price
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Avg price / sqft
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Median days on market
Imperial sits in the western reaches of Lakeland, in Polk County's stretch of central Florida between Tampa and Orlando. It shares its slice of the map with familiar nearby names like Sandpiper and Winston, and the wider Lakeland area is known for its chain of lakes and its role as a commuter middle ground. Households here are assigned to Southwest Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Kathleen Senior High.
For a buyer today, this is one of the more accessible corners of Lakeland. There are 11 active listings with a median list price of $179,000, which reads as an entry point rather than a stretch. With no recorded sales in the past 12 months, pricing your offer takes a local read on comparable areas like Lake Bentley and Lake Hollingsworth rather than a deep sales history in Imperial itself.
Imperial is a community in Lakeland, Florida.
Quick facts
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Imperial
$339,950
527 PRINCESS PLACE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,830 sqft
$155,000
616 COTTAGE LANE UNIT 616, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$179,000
711 BARBER CIRCLE UNIT 711, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,192 sqft
$529,900
419 PRINCESS PLACE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,958 sqft
$147,900
652 COTTAGE LANE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$209,000$210,000
3515 AMITY AVENUE UNIT 3515, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,226 sqft
$330,000$338,000
416 BARBADOS CIRCLE, LAKELAND
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,709 sqft
$164,900$165,000
3535 AMITY AVENUE UNIT 3535, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft
$325,000
551 GRAND CAYMAN CIRCLE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft
$145,000$160,000
524 CAMEO DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
$145,000$150,000
515 CAMEO DRIVE, LAKELAND
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft
Every active listing inside the Imperial boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Imperial market
Imperial vs Lakeland
Median list price
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 20.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Imperial boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Imperial is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Imperial home
≈ $1,317/mo
$179,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
1,540
Median age
36
Median income
$63,007
Median home value
$183,783
Beyond the listings
Living in Imperial
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Lifestyles
Top 3% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Asian Food & Culture
Asian culture has a lot to offer, but the Asian cuisine tends to be the most frequently referenced. This population is talking about Asian dishes, holidays, and drinks.
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
On the calendar
Near Imperial
Sep
5
Sat
Vendorcon
11:00am
Vendorcon in Auburndale, Florida, is one of Central Florida’s largest indoor vendor events, drawing crowds to the RP Funding Center for a day packed with shopping, entert…
Sep
11
Fri
SportsAbility Expo Central Florida
SportsAbility Expo Central Florida at Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale, Florida, invites people of all abilities to experience a wide range of adaptive sports and re…
People who close here
Our Lakeland experts
Yordanka Sanchez Quillen
REALTOR®
Brittany Huey
REALTOR®
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate
Straight answers
Imperial FAQs
Is Imperial a good place to live?+
It's a practical western Lakeland neighborhood for buyers who want central Florida access without big-city pricing. You're roughly 41 minutes from downtown Tampa and 55 from Walt Disney World, and homes feed into the Southwest Elementary and Middle schools plus Kathleen Senior High. It suits commuters and value-focused households more than anyone chasing waterfront or resort amenities.
Is Imperial expensive?+
No — it's one of Lakeland's more affordable pockets. The median list price is $179,000, which sits below much of the surrounding Lakeland market and reads as an entry point for first-time or budget-conscious buyers.
What do homes cost in Imperial?+
Right now there are 11 active listings with a median list price of $179,000. Because per-square-foot and home-size data isn't currently reported for this specific neighborhood, it's worth comparing against nearby areas like Winston to gauge value on any given property.
How is the market in Imperial?+
Inventory is small and steady at 11 active listings, and there were no recorded sales in the past 12 months. That thin sales history means pricing and negotiating benefit from pulling comparables in neighboring areas such as Sandpiper rather than relying on Imperial data alone.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA and property tax figures aren't currently reported for Imperial in the available data, and that can vary property by property. Ask your agent to confirm any dues, tax rate, and assessments directly on a specific listing before you write an offer.
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