Charming Lakeland Home Ready for You! Nestled in a desirable Lakeland location at 1809 Optimist Drive, this lovely home offers comfortable living and a fantastic opportunity. Boasting 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this property provides a wonderful space for families, first-time homebuyers, or investors. Inside, you'll find a well-kept interior with a total living area of 1,016 sq ft. The kitchen has been recently updated with newer light-color cabinets, a stove, and a dishwasher. Enjoy Florida's beautiful weather on the wonderful 16' x 14' covered and screened back porch – an ideal spot for your morning coffee or evening gatherings. Book your showing today!
Sold for $200,600
$200,600
1809 OPTIMIST DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33801
3beds
1,016sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$195,100 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$1,456 Estimated rent
Home value
$195,100
$176,000 - $217,000
$1,456/mo
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Comfortable livingWell-kept interiorLight-color cabinets
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Listed by:
Michael Stokes 813-918-5542,
ALL COUNTY POLK PROPERTY MANAG 863-510-5965,
Timothy Trimbath 863-944-1519,
ALL COUNTY POLK PROPERTY MANAG
Bought with:
Geno Stopowenko, 3306935
RE/MAX REALTY UNLIMITED
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4952698
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,144
- Total interior livable area: 1,016 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 68 x 103
Details
- Parcel number: 242828245700003160
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: ROYAL OAK MANOR
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $197/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,529
- Annual tax amount: $1,740
- Date on market: 5/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $200,600-2.1%$197/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4952698 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Pending sale | $204,900$202/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4952698 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $204,900+188.6%$202/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4952698 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2015 | Sold | $71,000-11.1%$70/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4705680 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2015 | Pending sale | $79,900$79/sqft |
Source: BROOKS CHANDLER REALTY, LLC #L4705680 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $79,900+166.3%$79/sqft |
Source: BROOKS CHANDLER REALTY, LLC #L4705680 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/1996 | Sold | $30,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,158 +4.7% | $107,783 +7.2% |
| 2024 | $1,106 +4.5% | $100,510 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $1,058 +10.9% | $93,790 +7.1% |
| 2022 | $954 +13.3% | $87,610 +6.9% |
| 2021 | $843 +8% | $81,924 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $780 +4.5% | $77,237 +6.3% |
| 2019 | $746 -35.7% | $72,631 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $1,160 +9.9% | $69,898 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $1,055 +20.5% | $64,675 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $875 +8742.2% | $57,278 +123.5% |
| 2015 | $10 -96.9% | $25,632 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $315 +37003.5% | $25,429 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1 | $25,053 +11.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $22,456 -42.9% |
| 2011 | $231 -43.8% | $39,357 -21.5% |
| 2010 | $410 -33% | $50,121 -31.8% |
| 2009 | $612 -17.9% | $73,476 -12.8% |
| 2008 | $746 | $84,270 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $993 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $1,012 +26.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $799 -2.3% | $46,620 |
| 2002 | $818 +9.2% | $46,620 +9.2% |
| 2001 | $749 | $42,680 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Crystal Lake
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Crystal Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 1/10Crystal Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Tenoroc High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crystal Lake Elem
- Middle: Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- High: Tenoroc Senior
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
$195,100
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- Florida
- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33801
- Crystal Lake
- 1809 OPTIMIST DRIVE
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