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Sold for $294,000
  • $294,000

    531 EMPRESS WAY, LAKELAND, FL 33803

    3beds
    1,251sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1969
    8,817 Square Feet Lot
    $297,500 Zestimate®
    $235/sqft
    $1,915 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $297,500

    $283,000 - $312,000

    $1,915/mo

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    What's special

    Open swimmingLarge municipal poolHome officeHobby roomWalk to restaurantsGuest quartersSliding glass door
    LOOKING FOR AN UPDATED HOME WITH A DETACHED WORKSHOP - THIS IS THE HOME FOR YOU!!! WELCOME to this BEAUTIFUL UPDATED MOVE-IN READY 3BR/2BA Home w/ENCLOSED 10x30 PAVER PORCH, DBL CAR GARAGE & DETACHED CONC BLOCK 16X24 WORKSHOP. The ENC PAVER PORCH has a new ac unit, 2 ceiling fans & storm door. This AWESOME DETACHED WORKSHOP IS IDEAL FOR A WORKSHOP, HOBBY ROOM, HOME OFFICE, GUEST QUARTERS, REC ROOM....The WORKSHOP has/a new AC unit, storm door & finished ceiling! RECENT UPDATES include KITCHEN GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL RANGE, MICROWAVE, DISHWASHER & SINK. NEW LUXURY VINYL FLOORING & CEILING FAN in Living Room. NEW CARPETING & LIGHT FIXTURES IN ALL 3 BEDROOMS. THE OWNER'S BATH has BRAND NEW WALK-IN CERAMIC TILE SHOWER, VANITY & FIXTURES. HALL BATH has NEW VANITY & FIXTURES. NEW INT & EXT PAINT, NEW THERMAL PANE VINYL WINDOWS & SLIDING GLASS DOOR IN MAIN HOME, NEW ATTIC R-30 INSULATION. ARCH FGS ROOF & AC CONDENSOR REPLACED IN 2014. Home was REPLUMBED in the past. Front Cvd Entry Porch & Open 7 x 14 Courtyard Patio bet Garage & Workshop. THIS GEM OF A HOME is ideally LOCATED IN IMPERIAL SOUTHGATE NBHD ACROSS FROM KELLY REC CTR which offers TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CTS, LARGE MUNICIPAL POOL FOR LAP & OPEN SWIMMING & a REC CTR W/GYM, WEIGHT ROOM, MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES & CLASSES. WALK TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING & CITY BUS STOP! CLOSE TO POLK PARKWAY connection to I-4 Tampa & Orlando! SCHEDULE YOUR APPT TODAY FOR A TOUR OF THIS WONDERFUL HOME!

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    Listed by:

    Joni Martin 863-712-7232,

    WALTER WILLIAM REALTY COMPANY 863-712-7232

    Bought with:

    Jennifer Smith, 3023791

    FLORIDA METRO REALTY

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4940911MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lakeland

    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

    DateEventPrice
    4/24/2024Sold$294,000-6.7%$235/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4940911 Report a problem
    3/26/2024Pending sale$315,000$252/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4940911 Report a problem
    1/5/2024Listed for sale$315,000$252/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4940911 Report a problem
    12/28/2023Pending sale$315,000$252/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4940911 Report a problem
    11/21/2023Listed for sale$315,000$252/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #L4940911 Report a problem
    11/20/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/7/2023Price change$315,000+1.6%$252/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/5/2023Listed for sale$310,000+369.7%$248/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/29/1998Sold$66,000$53/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax 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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Imperial

    Nearby schools

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    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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