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    • Price cut: $10K (8/25)
    $324,900

    1533 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND, FL 33801

    4beds
    1,444sqft
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    $2,259/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    7,013 Square Feet Lot
    $322,600 Zestimate®
    $225/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Updated appliancesLarge windowsCovered front porchReplaced front porch decking
    LOCATION! CHARACTER! SPACE! 4/2+ Vintage Single Family with Guest House that’s within walking distance to Downtown Lakeland, a park with playground & both Lake Bonney and Lake Parker. The home offers space for a large family, multi-generational living, or rental income to subsidize your mortgage. The main home has a charming covered front porch, large windows, and hardwood floors in the living room, dining room and first floor bedrooms. The kitchen has an original built in for storage and has been partially updated including LVP flooring and updated appliances. The Primary En Suite is located to the rear of the home and features a primary bath with Freestanding Soaking Tub. Bathroom 2 is located off the living room in the hall between Bedrooms 2 and 3. Laundry hookups are located in the mudroom. The mudroom has the side entrance to the home and makes bringing in groceries easy as its next to the kitchen. There is a finished 2nd Floor, the perfect Flex Space for a large 4th bedroom, home office, media room, crafting space or home gym. The 2nd floor has had new LVP and windows installed along with new carpet on the stairs. Over the last 3 years the Sellers have been restoring this home but relocation provides a new owner with the opportunity to finish the interior to their own taste & style and to build equity. Recent improvements include new roofs on both buildings in 2024, Termite Tenting and a transferrable Termite Bond. Extensive repairs include: Exterior Wood Siding, Floor Leveling, Floor Joists, & Pillar supports. Repairs to the first floor hardwood floors. Professional Exterior and Interior Paint Replaced front porch decking. Window replacement in the primary bath. The home has zoned heating and cooling with a combination of mini-splits and window ACs. The chimney has been capped and the fireplace converted to electric use. The Guest House has a spacious functional layout with vaulted ceiling, bathroom with with walk in shower, kitchenette with 220 hookup for range and and new siding and roof. The home is currently livable but ready for your updates on your own schedule. Sold AS-IS. All dimensions are estimated and to be be verified by the Buyer. Sellers are requesting Cash & Conventional Financing offers only.
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    Listed by:

    Steven Burnett 863-529-8670,

    NUGGET REALTY 772-249-4705,

    Joel Johnson 813-570-1266,

    NUGGET REALTY

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4963578MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lakeland

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Garage Apartment
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 144 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x12
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 196 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x14
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), No Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 120 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x10
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: No Closet
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 765 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 17x45
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Claw Foot Tub, Garden Bath
      • Level: First
      • Area: 110 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x11
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Tub With Shower
      • Level: First
      • Area: 48 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8x6
      Balcony porch lanai
      • Level: First
      • Area: 150 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 25x6
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16x14
      Kitchen
      • Features: Built-In Shelving
      • Level: First
      • Area: 168 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x12
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      • Area: 30 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6x5
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 224 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x16
      Heating
      • Electric, Wall Units / Window Unit
      Cooling
      • Ductless, Wall/Window Unit(s), Zoned
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Electric
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,054
      • Total interior livable area: 1,444 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Covered, Driveway, Off Street, Open
      • Carport spaces: 1
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
      • Exterior features: Storage
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 7,013 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 51 x 140
      • Features: City Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House, Storage, Workshop
      • Parcel number: 242817193000005410
      • Zoning: RA-3
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Historical
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1940

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: SHORE ACRES
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lakeland

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $225/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $211,310
      • Annual tax amount: $3,812
      • Date on market: 7/20/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 68 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $322,600

        $306,000 - $339,000

        $1,837/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/25/2026Price change$324,900-3%$225/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #L4963578 Report a problem
        7/21/2026Listed for sale$334,900+50.2%$232/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #L4963578 Report a problem
        2/15/2024Sold$223,000-10.8%$154/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #L4941467 Report a problem
        2/2/2024Pending sale$249,900$173/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #L4941467 Report a problem
        12/22/2023Listed for sale$249,900+443.3%$173/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #L4941467 Report a problem
        8/18/2016Listing removed$46,000$32/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES #L4714239 Report a problem
        8/18/2016Listed for sale$46,000-12%$32/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES #L4714239 Report a problem
        8/12/2016Sold$52,300+13.7%$36/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #L4714239 Report a problem
        6/29/2016Pending sale$46,000$32/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Paramount Properties #l4714239 Report a problem
        6/18/2016Listed for sale$46,000-5.3%$32/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES #L4714239 Report a problem
        5/18/2016Sold$48,600+101.7%$34/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        10/8/2014Sold$24,100-69.9%$17/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/23/2014Listed for sale--
        Source: Auction.com Report a problem
        11/14/2001Sold$80,000+23.3%$55/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/19/1999Sold$64,900$45/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,812 +139.9%$211,310 +61.7%
        2024$1,589 +3.4%$130,697 +3%
        2023$1,537 +3.7%$126,890 +3%
        2022$1,482 +1.4%$123,194 +3%
        2021$1,462 +1.3%$119,606 +1.4%
        2020$1,444 +1.4%$117,955 +2.3%
        2019$1,425 $115,303 +4.1%
        2018$1,425 -23.5%$110,783 +39.9%
        2017$1,861 +56%$79,188 +48.3%
        2016$1,193 +20.8%$53,387 +10%
        2015$987 +16.3%$48,534 +7.6%
        2014$849 +147.7%$45,125 +7%
        2013$343 +3.2%$42,177 +1.7%
        2012$332 -8.8%$41,472 -4.8%
        2011$364 -31.2%$43,584 -19%
        2010$530 -17.6%$53,810 -20.7%
        2009$643 +5.3%$67,889 +0.1%
        2008$610 $67,821
        2007-- --
        2006$820 --
        2005-- --
        2004$736 +3.3%--
        2003$712 +5%$59,423 +2.4%
        2002$679 +50%$58,030 +23.4%
        2001$452 $47,020
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lake Bonny

        Getting around

        42 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        82 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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