Neighborhood · Bartow, Florida
Square Lake
Gated living minutes from downtown Bartow
2
Homes for sale
$544,900
Median list price
$230
Avg price / sqft
22
Median days on market
Square Lake sits in the heart of Polk County, a small gated pocket of Bartow where the pace stays quiet but you're never far from the everyday. It's the kind of place that trades big-city commutes for room to breathe — Downtown Bartow is close by, and neighboring communities like Gordon Heights and Gordonville round out the area's character. Families here are zoned to Bartow Senior High School and Floral Avenue Elementary School, and Tampa is roughly an hour out when you want the city.
The market here is tight and moves quickly — right now there are just two active listings, both gated, with a median list price of $544,900. Homes have been selling in about 12 days at 99% of asking, so buyers who find the right fit shouldn't expect much room to linger. Browse current Bartow homes for sale or check the live map to see what's available today.
Square Lake is a community in Bartow, Florida.
Quick facts
$449,900 – $640K price range
2,358 sqft median home
$71/mo median HOA
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Square Lake
$639,900
905 SQUARE LAKE DRIVE, BARTOW
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,711 sqft
$449,900
535 SHANKLIN AVENUE, BARTOW
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,005 sqft
Every active listing inside the Square Lake boundary
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By feature — on the live map
Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Square Lake market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$412,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
138 days
Median time to sell
Square Lake vs Bartow
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Square Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Square Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Square Lake home
≈ $3,433/mo
$544,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$71/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
258
Median age
42
Median income
$71,420
Median home value
$207,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Square Lake
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Culture
Top 13% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Emotional
Top 13% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Emotional
Top 18% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Straight answers
Square Lake FAQs
Is Square Lake a good place to live?+
It's a small gated community in Bartow that trades noise for privacy while staying close to Downtown Bartow and everyday errands. Families are zoned to well-known local schools including Bartow Senior High, and Tampa is about an hour's drive when you want more.
Is Square Lake expensive?+
It sits at the mid-to-upper range for Bartow, with a median list price of $544,900 and active listings running from $449,900 to $639,900. Homes that closed over the past year had a lower median sold price of $412,000, so pricing depends heavily on the individual property.
What do homes cost in Square Lake?+
Expect around $230 per square foot on a median home of about 2,358 square feet, with current asking prices centered near $544,900. Over the last 12 months, seven homes sold at a median of $412,000.
How is the market in Square Lake right now?+
It's fast and competitive on limited supply — only two homes are active, and recent sales moved in a median of 12 days. Sellers have been getting about 99% of their asking price, so lowball offers rarely land here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $71 per month, which is modest for a gated community. Property taxes come in around $3,372 per year based on recent figures — always confirm the exact amounts for any specific home.
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