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Lake James HOA fees
Lakeland, Polk County · 33810
Homes in Lake James (Lakeland) pay a median $3,720 a year in HOA dues, about $310 a month, based on 14 listings. Half fall between $3,720 and $3,720. None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD.
What the dues cover
- Cable TV86% of listings
- Pool86% of listings
- Maintenance Grounds86% of listings
- Internet79% of listings
- Private Road57% of listings
- Recreational Facilities43% of listings
Amenities listed: Clubhouse, Gated, Fitness Center, Pool, Fence Restrictions, Recreation Facilities.
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Lake James cost questions
How much are HOA fees in Lake James?
Homes in Lake James (Lakeland) pay a median $3,720 a year in HOA dues, about $310 a month, based on 14 listings. Half fall between $3,720 and $3,720.
Does Lake James have a CDD?
None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD. Check the tax bill on any home you're serious about: a CDD shows up there as a separate assessment.
What does it cost each month to own in Lake James, before the mortgage?
HOA and property tax come to about $682 a month at the medians (property tax median $4,463 a year). Insurance and the mortgage come on top. Property tax resets after a sale under Florida's homestead rules, so a buyer's bill can be higher than the seller's.
Where do these numbers come from?
Stellar MLS via Repliers listings in Lake James from January 2026 to October 2026: homes for sale now plus closed sales in that period, one data point per address (rentals excluded). Fees are converted to annual figures. Individual homes vary by association and home type, so confirm the exact fee on any home before you make an offer.
Source: Stellar MLS via Repliers, January 2026 to October 2026. Medians from 14 addressesin subdivisions matching “LAKE JAMES”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.
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