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  • $261,300

    253 Lake Thomas Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880

    2beds
    1,344sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1981
    6,037 Square Feet Lot
    $261,300 Zestimate®
    $194/sqft
    $1,532 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $261,300

    $246,000 - $277,000

    $1,532/mo

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    What's special

    New metal roof installed 2023 with new skylights. Electrical was updated in 2023.This beautiful home was updated in 2013. Update included two bathrooms, french doors, fire pit with seating, kitchen appliances. This house rests on beautiful Lake Thomas. An upstairs screened in balcony under roof with patio furniture and swing hook beckon relaxation with a lake view. A downstairs screened in patio with table and chairs offers a place to eat outside and entertain. A large stone fire pit with bench seating sits a few feet away from the water. The master bedrooms features two closets, skylight, and an large bathroom with double sinks. The shower has porcelain tile, a bench and glass surround. The upstairs loft has french doors that open to a balcony. The downstairs bathroom is accessed by the kitchen and the downstairs bedroom. The living room ceiling features a house exhaust fan to remove hot air. The kitchen has shiny stainless steel counter tops, walk in pantry, and french doors to the patio. The yard is fully landscaped and has banana trees, orange tree and pineapple plants. The back yard is fenced in. Publix, Subway, Pizza,and McDonalds are minutes away. Also nearby is access to the Polk County Parkway leading to Tampa and Orlando. Circle B Reserve nature park and trails are just a few miles away. This beauty won't stay on the market too long as lake properties are scarce!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Eating Space In Kitchen
    • Flooring: Tile
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    • Basement: None
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Living Room, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Screened, Rear Porch
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Wood
    • Fencing: Vinyl
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    • Waterfront features: Lake
    • Body of water: LAKE THOMAS
    Lot
    • Size: 6,037 Square Feet
    • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Other
    • Parcel number: 252835355040000021

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Slab
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Completed
    • Year built: 1981

    Utilities & green energy

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

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: TIMBER WOOD
    Location
    • Region: Winter Haven

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $194/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $216,679
    • Annual tax amount: $2,105

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/22/2022Sold$260,500+0.2%$194/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/15/2022Pending sale$259,900$193/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4929908 Report a problem
    5/14/2022Price change$259,900-3.7%$193/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4929908 Report a problem
    5/10/2022Listed for sale$269,900+49.9%$201/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4929908 Report a problem
    6/29/2020Sold$180,000+0.1%$134/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/31/2020Price change$179,900-5.3%$134/sqft
    Source: LAKEFRONT INVESTMENT REALTY #P4910072 Report a problem
    3/6/2020Listed for sale$190,000+206.9%$141/sqft
    Source: LAKEFRONT INVESTMENT REALTY #P4910072 Report a problem
    6/5/2013Sold$61,900+3.2%$46/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/26/2013Listed for sale$60,000-14.2%$45/sqft
    Source: CHOICE -DANTZLER PROPERTIES, I #P4614361 Report a problem
    9/22/2012Listing removed$69,900$52/sqft
    Source: CHOICE -DANTZLER PROPERTIES, I #P4614361 Report a problem
    8/3/2012Price change$69,900-12.5%$52/sqft
    Source: CHOICE -DANTZLER PROPERTIES, I #P4614361 Report a problem
    6/11/2012Price change$79,900-20%$59/sqft
    Source: CHOICE -DANTZLER PROPERTIES, I #P4614361 Report a problem
    1/20/2012Price change$99,900-16%$74/sqft
    Source: CHOICE -DANTZLER PROPERTIES, I #P4614361 Report a problem
    10/3/2011Price change$118,900-0.8%$88/sqft
    Source: CHOICE-DANTZLER PROPERTIES, IN #P4614361 Report a problem
    11/19/2010Listed for sale$119,900+81.7%$89/sqft
    Source: CHOICE-DANTZLER PROPERTIES, IN #P4614361 Report a problem
    6/26/2001Sold$66,000-1.5%$49/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/11/1998Sold$67,000$50/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,105 +3.3%$203,033 +2.9%
    2024$2,039 +2.3%$197,311 +3%
    2023$1,992 -17.2%$191,564 +11.4%
    2022$2,405 +11.1%$171,919 +10%
    2021$2,165 +28.1%$156,290 +29.2%
    2020$1,691 +58%$121,009 +5.9%
    2019$1,070 -28.4%$114,270 +14.5%
    2018$1,495 -11.6%$99,759 +37.8%
    2017$1,691 +59.8%$72,411 +10%
    2016$1,058 +5.7%$65,828 +10%
    2015$1,002 -10.9%$59,844 +10%
    2014$1,123 +52.8%$54,404 +14.9%
    2013$735 +184.4%$47,346 +13.3%
    2012$259 -46.9%$41,804 -33.4%
    2011$487 -0.4%$62,740 +1.5%
    2010$489 -42.3%$61,813 -30.5%
    2009$846 -0.2%$88,916 -3.2%
    2008$848 $91,834
    2007-- --
    2006$1,092 --
    2005-- --
    2004$950 -11.1%--
    2003$1,068 -2.4%$89,090
    2002$1,094 -23.4%$89,090 +6.5%
    2001$1,427 $83,630
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Jan-Phyl Village

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lake Shipp Elem
    • Middle: Westwood Middle
    • High: Lake Region High

    Source: The 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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