Polk County

All Listings	Under $100,000	$100,000 - $200,000
$200,000 - $300,000	$300,000 - $400,000	$400,000 - $500,000
$500,000 - $600,000	$600,000 - $700,000	$700,000 - $800,000
$800,000 - $900,000	$900,000 - $1,000,000	Over $1,000,000

The Polk County Community

Polk County was established in 1861, and it’s believed that the county was named for U.S. President James K. Polk whose 1845 inauguration was on the day after Florida became a state.

New towns like Lakeland, Lake Wales and Winter Haven developed after the South Florida Railroad came through in 1884, allowing people to travel quickly from Jacksonville to Tampa. In the latter part of the last century, Polk County’s economy focused on the shipment of Phosphate rock for fertilizer, as well as cattle, citrus and farming.Today, Polk County has become the state’s newest hot spot for business, with LEGOLand, CSX and an Amazon fulfillment center based here. Part of the appeal for businesses is that the area is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, and Polk County provides an excellent blend of connectivity, workforce talent and low operating costs. The area has also become a relocation destination for overseas companies who are attracted to the pro-business atmosphere.

Polk County Real Estate Market

Buyers can find a variety of luxurious Polk Country real estate that are perfect for a vacation home. Several communities are zoned for short-term rentals, which allows buyers to recoup their investment while they're away. Two of the more popular cities for vacation home buyers are Davenport and Haines City, since these communities are only minutes from Walt Disney World.

If you’d like more information about purchasing a second home in Polk County, contact a Team Donovan agent at 407-704-2616 or or visit us online.

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