Hillcrest Heights, FL housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Hillcrest Heights market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Hillcrest Heights, FL leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Polk County take a median of 80 days to sell, and the number for sale is +0.7% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−1.5% to +2.5% for the typical Hillcrest Heights home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Polk County as a whole.
Hillcrest Heights market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Hillcrest Heights, FL?
$256,973 as of September 2026, +0.5% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Hillcrest Heights, FL?
Yes — the typical home value changed +0.5% over the year to September 2026 and +18.6% over five years.
Is Hillcrest Heights, FL a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Polk County sells in 80 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How many homes are for sale in Hillcrest Heights, FL?
4,801 homes were listed for sale across Polk County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Hillcrest Heights, FL?
Homegrity lists licensed agents in Hillcrest Heights, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. The nearest page listing agents is Babson Park, FL: /real-estate-agents/babson-park.