531 EMPRESS WAY, LAKELAND, FL 33803
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$297,500
$283,000 - $312,000
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Joni Martin 863-712-7232,
WALTER WILLIAM REALTY COMPANY 863-712-7232
Jennifer Smith, 3023791
FLORIDA METRO REALTY

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x12
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10x30
Dining room
- Level: First
- Width: 1010
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9x10
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x20
Workshop
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x24
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Parquet
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,146
- Total interior livable area: 1,251 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 21x25
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 8,817 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 83 x 110
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 232836138200003110
- Zoning: RE-2
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: IMPERIAL SOUTHGATE
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $228,128
- Annual tax amount: $3,814
- Date on market: 11/20/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 118 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2024 | Sold | $294,000-6.7%$235/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Pending sale | $315,000$252/sqft |
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| 1/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $315,000$252/sqft |
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| 12/28/2023 | Pending sale | $315,000$252/sqft |
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| 11/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $315,000$252/sqft |
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| 11/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2023 | Price change | $315,000+1.6%$252/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $310,000+369.7%$248/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/1998 | Sold | $66,000$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,337 -17.7% | $228,128 +3.8% |
| 2024 | $4,053 +6.2% | $219,879 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,815 +10.1% | $199,890 +10% |
| 2022 | $3,466 +10.9% | $181,718 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,125 +3.6% | $165,198 +5% |
| 2020 | $3,016 +8.2% | $157,391 +10% |
| 2019 | $2,788 | $143,083 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $2,788 +6.8% | $132,792 +8.8% |
| 2017 | $2,612 +14.3% | $122,097 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $2,284 +0.2% | $114,365 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $2,279 +17.1% | $112,047 +8.3% |
| 2014 | $1,947 +1.3% | $103,441 +7.4% |
| 2013 | $1,922 +1.5% | $96,286 +2.6% |
| 2012 | $1,893 -3.8% | $93,887 -6.5% |
| 2011 | $1,968 -10.8% | $100,437 -8.8% |
| 2010 | $2,207 -19.2% | $110,088 -18% |
| 2009 | $2,731 -14.6% | $134,282 -20.1% |
| 2008 | $3,199 | $167,969 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $2,738 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $1,802 +4.4% | $87,070 +3.7% |
| 2002 | $1,726 +11.3% | $83,990 +11.3% |
| 2001 | $1,551 | $75,460 |
Neighborhood: Imperial
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Southwest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Southwest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Kathleen Senior High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southwest Elem
- Middle: Southwest Middle School
- High: Kathleen 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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- Florida
- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33803
- Imperial
- 531 EMPRESS WAY