If you're anything like us, you occasionally — okay, maybe more than occasionally — find yourself scrolling sites like Zillow to see available homes. In fact, a recent survey showed that 83% of respondents have used Zillow to look for homes without any intention of buying.

We asked what qualities stand out to Lakelanders when they look for a home. Here are the most popular answers.

The price better be right

Of course, we can't forget about price. Nearly 55% of respondents shared that they're targeting homes with price ranges of $300,000-$450,000+, which aligns with the city's median home sale price of $349,425 in May 2024.

Location, location, location

Nearly 66% of respondents shared that while some light driving isn't a dealbreaker, they ultimately want to be close to shops + attractions. This home in the Lake Morton neighborhood, a favorite of our respondents, is near both South Florida Avenue and downtown Lakeland.

Other Lakelanders shared they're in need of wide open spaces + prefer to stay out in the country. Consider 2308 Sands Rd., nestled on 3.2 acres of land in north Lakeland.

1215 King Ave. in the Dixieland neighborhood fits right in the sweet spot of our respondents property size preferences. | Photo courtesy of Keller Williams Smart — The Graham Advantage

Make sure it has enough room

When it comes to a home's size, 58% of respondents said they prefer something between 1,000-2,000 sqft like this home in the Dixieland neighborhood, while 38% want to go big and aim for a property that's 2,000 sqft or more — we think 1083 Lake Deeson Woods Ln. fits the bill nicely.

When it came to most desired features, garages/carports topped our respondents wishlists. | Photo by Jesus Contreres of High Res Homes

Gotta love the amenities

Responses were divided regarding ideal features. Garages/carports, pools, gorgeous kitchens, and outdoor spaces were just a few of the things that topped our respondents' wish lists, and it looks like this home may just check every box.