Charming and move in ready, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers comfort, convenience, and key updates that provide peace of mind. Featuring durable tile flooring throughout, this home is both stylish and easy to maintain. Enjoy Florida living year round from the screened in side porch, perfect for relaxing mornings or evening breezes without the bugs. Inside, you’ll find a convenient indoor laundry room and a unique retro style bathroom that adds character and charm. Recent upgrades include a newer 50 year roof (2023) with a warranty and A/C system (2020), new windows and new gutters, providing added value and worry free living for years to come. The property also features a detached garage, ideal for extra storage or a workshop. Conveniently located in Lakeland, you’ll have quick access to shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, making commuting simple and efficient. Whether you're a first time homebuyer, downsizing, or seeking an investment opportunity, this well maintained home is a fantastic find. Don’t miss your chance to own this Lakeland gem!
Sold for $216,500
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$216,500
1638 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND, FL 33801
2beds
960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
9,239 Square Feet Lot
$216,500 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$1,431 Estimated rent
Home value
$216,500
$204,000 - $232,000
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Detached garageNew guttersConvenient indoor laundry roomUnique retro style bathroomNew windowsDurable tile flooring throughoutScreened in side porch
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Listed by:
Casandra Vann 863-546-5446,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 863-577-1234,
Kyle Donze 863-409-9400,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Bought with:
Olivia Finnegan, 3620085
LPT REALTY, LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4961081
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x7
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x12
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x6
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,087
- Total interior livable area: 960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 12x20
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,239 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 143
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 242817193000023100
- Zoning: RA-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SHORE ACRES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,712
- Annual tax amount: $1,295
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Sold | $216,500+0.7%$226/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Contingent | $215,000$224/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$224/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000$224/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$224/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$224/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+85.2%$234/sqft |
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| 5/6/2020 | Sold | $121,500+3%$127/sqft |
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| 4/1/2020 | Pending sale | $118,000$123/sqft |
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| 3/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $118,000$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,296 +3.9% | $115,008 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,248 +3.8% | $111,767 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,202 +4.1% | $108,512 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,155 +1.8% | $105,351 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,135 +11.3% | $102,283 +117.1% |
| 2020 | $1,020 +7.7% | $47,113 +10% |
| 2019 | $947 | $42,830 -26.9% |
| 2018 | $947 +6.5% | $58,584 +65.5% |
| 2017 | $889 +27.5% | $35,396 +10% |
| 2016 | $697 +17.1% | $32,178 +10% |
| 2015 | $595 +15.9% | $29,253 +7.3% |
| 2014 | $513 -13.4% | $27,275 -8.2% |
| 2013 | $593 +1.7% | $29,707 +2.7% |
| 2012 | $583 -4.5% | $28,917 -7.2% |
| 2011 | $610 -21.1% | $31,153 -19.5% |
| 2010 | $774 -43.6% | $38,701 -42.8% |
| 2009 | $1,371 -9.6% | $67,612 -15.4% |
| 2008 | $1,517 | $79,950 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,758 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $273 +5.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $258 +8.3% | $37,472 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $238 +5.2% | $36,594 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $226 | $36,018 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake Bonny
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Philip O'Brien Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Crystal Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 5/10Lakeland Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33801
- Lake Bonny
- 1638 E ELM ROAD
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