Investor opportunity in Lakeland with tenant already in place and producing immediate cash flow. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features a spacious open floor plan, large fenced backyard, solid subfloors, and a strong foundation. Roof was replaced approximately 2 years ago, and the HVAC system is under 10 years old and operating properly. Property is currently tenant occupied with lease in place through October 2026 and tenant paying market rent — offering investors stable income from day one. Priced well below comparable renovated properties, this is a great opportunity for a buy-and-hold investor looking to add to their rental portfolio. Property is being sold as-is, with strong upside potential and major systems already addressed.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (6/7)
$127,900
1013 N Ruth Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805
3beds
920sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
7,789 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced backyardSpacious open floor planSolid subfloors
- 40 days |
- 995 |
- 41 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wes Fleming 863-666-4136,
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP 863-701-2350
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4961953
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 920
- Total interior livable area: 920 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,789 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 232811033500009220
- Zoning: RB-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: WESWEGO SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,227
- Annual tax amount: $1,147
- Date on market: 5/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 19200
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,644/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2026 | Price change | $127,900-3.8%$139/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4961953 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $132,900-5%$144/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4961953 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+399.6%$152/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4961953 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2007 | Sold | $28,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2005 | Sold | $28,000$30/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4578249 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,147 +7.6% | $57,110 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,066 +1.1% | $51,918 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,055 +14.2% | $47,198 +10% |
| 2022 | $924 +15.3% | $42,907 +10% |
| 2021 | $801 +9.3% | $39,006 +10% |
| 2020 | $733 +4.7% | $35,460 +10% |
| 2019 | $700 | $32,236 -17.7% |
| 2018 | $700 +31.9% | $39,190 +47.1% |
| 2017 | $531 +9.3% | $26,641 +10% |
| 2016 | $485 +8.4% | $24,219 +10% |
| 2015 | $448 +206.7% | $22,017 -37.2% |
| 2014 | $146 -81.1% | $35,044 -9.4% |
| 2013 | $772 +1% | $38,670 +2.1% |
| 2012 | $764 | $37,891 |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $55 +95.3% | $27,644 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $28 +43.8% | $26,363 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $19 | $25,948 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Jewel Avenue
Nearby schools
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- 3/10Sleepy Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Sleepy Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 3/10Kathleen Senior High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Florida
- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33805
- Jewel Avenue
- 1013 N Ruth Ave
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