INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE - this iconic centrally located Lakeland home has been the source of wonder and curiosity for decades and is now available to the public for the first time. Situated on a lushly landscaped corner lot encompassing 0.77 acres you'll even find a brick footbridge across the creek flowing towards nearby Lake Bentley running through the property. Where else can you go on a nature walk and never leave your own yard? Built in 1953 this one-story brick & block structure features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den/office (that could become a 3rd bedroom with the addition of a closet), plus a 2-car carport and circular driveway. There is an open patio in back plus a landscaping "shed" that will convey. New 3-ton HVAC system in 2024, roof replaced in 2013. This charmer needs some TLC but for those who appreciate the unusual, your dream opportunity is here! Furnishings and personal possessions are being sold at an on-site estate sale from Oct 24 through Oct 27th. No interior photos will be posted until after the sale concludes and the home is cleared of unsold items and cleaned.
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
1605 SYLVESTER ROAD, LAKELAND, FL 33803
2beds
2,209sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.77 Acres Lot
$406,700 Zestimate®
$181/sqft
$2,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$406,700
$378,000 - $439,000
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Brick and block structureOpen patio in backLushly landscaped corner lot
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Listed by:
Jeri Thom 863-602-1881,
PREMIER REALTY NETWORK, INC 863-646-6688,
Jody Ciavardone 863-660-4922,
PREMIER REALTY NETWORK, INC
Bought with:
Debbie McCutcheon, 3080369
PROPERTY SHOPPE OF CENTRAL FL
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4947844
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x17
Den
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19x10
Dinette
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x13
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 28x14
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x9
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14x15
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Other
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Flooring: Carpet, Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,804
- Total interior livable area: 2,209 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Bath In Garage, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Guest
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 230 x 150
- Features: Corner Lot, Drainage Canal, City Lot, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 242829000000023020
- Zoning: RA-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: NOT IN SUBDIVISION
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $181/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $316,581
- Annual tax amount: $614
- Date on market: 10/23/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | Sold | $400,000+5.5%$181/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4947844 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2024 | Pending sale | $379,000$172/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4947844 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $379,000$172/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4947844 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,711 +828.9% | $316,581 +161.6% |
| 2024 | $615 +5.1% | $121,032 +3% |
| 2023 | $585 -3.9% | $117,507 +3% |
| 2022 | $609 +1.8% | $114,084 +3% |
| 2021 | $598 +1.4% | $110,761 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $590 +2.9% | $109,232 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $573 | $106,776 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $573 +1.9% | $104,785 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $562 +1.9% | $102,630 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $552 -3.8% | $100,519 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $573 -47.2% | $99,820 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,086 -3.7% | $99,028 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,128 +2.2% | $97,565 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,104 +0.8% | $95,934 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $1,094 +0.6% | $96,567 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,087 +4.2% | $95,140 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,044 +4.6% | $92,639 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $998 | $92,546 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,310 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $1,193 -0.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,201 +7.9% | $83,032 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $1,113 +2.4% | $79,186 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,088 | $77,939 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake Bentley
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GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Philip O'Brien Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Crystal Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Lakeland Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Philip O’Brien Elementary
- Middle: Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- High: Lakeland Senior High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Florida
- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33803
- Lake Bentley
- 1605 SYLVESTER ROAD
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