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LAKELAND TN REAL ESTATE Located in scenic western Tennessee, Lakeland TN real estate's natural terrain and strictly followed development codes provides a sense of rural living that is rapidly disappearing in other Shelby County communities and nearby Memphis. Lakeland may be one of the only towns in the country that, in it's beginnings, started years ago as an amusement park. The park consisted of thrill rides, amusements, water sports, and a full lighted drag strip. There was even a train ride around the entire park for all to enjoy. Today, a street named “Huff and Puff”, after the train ride, follows the route that circled the park as well as the main lake. This route offers access to subdivisions of fine homes. And yes, there are lakes and plenty of them. Lakeland TN real estate may range in price from 175k up to over one million dollars in some gated and exclusive areas. Upscale homes and neighborhoods are growing rapidly here as well as mid-priced homes. Lakeland strives to balance growth and development while preserving the natural resources that define the landscape. A number of lakes, ponds, streams, and parks in Lakeland will remain in their natural state to keep the quality of life for the residents. These resources provide aesthetic, ecological and economic benefits for all of Lakeland's residents. The second largest park in the area, 65 acres, can be found in Lakeland. For these reasons, developers are required to keep in place natural greenbelts and provide parks and walking trails to keep the area in a natural state. Lakeland strives to balance growth and development with preserving the natural resources that define the landscape. The City of Lakeland Planning Department oversees the approval process for several types of zoning, subdivisions, variances and designs. In conjunction with other city departments, it provides recommendations to various city boards and committees involved with the development process. It also oversees long-term planning and the city's Geographic Information System for mapping. These steps will keep Lakeland and Lakeland TN real estate ranked in the top communities around the Memphis area. Lakeland's continuous planning process provides guidance for a rational response to growth and change. It helps the city to determine where to focus priorities to address the community's most pressing challenges. Lakeland has been able to avoid charging its residents any city tax at all and also boasts one of the finer elementary schools in Shelby County. Crime statistics are low and property values have held strong. Home sales are also still vibrant in this area. Investing in a home in Lakeland should be a wise investment for years. Interstate 40 runs through the middle of Lakeland offering quick access to the highway. Only minutes from Memphis for shopping, restaurants, health care facilities and much more, Lakeland is convenient and accessible. Anyone moving to the Memphis area should certainly look at Lakeland TN real estate for the quality of life, low property taxes, highly rated schools, convenience to the Memphis city limits and strong resale value.
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