Charming 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home in convenient, quiet, central Lakeland - close to dining, shopping, world-class parks, medical facilities, and minutes from vibrant Dixieland and picturesque Downtown Lakeland with so much to do and see! The solid block home has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a tiled open floor plan. The living room is spacious and the dinette has built in shelving for your coffee bar, extra storage, or bar. The kitchen is open with a nice island, stainless steel appliances, a pantry, plus a spice pantry. The primary bedroom has the half bath and all bedrooms have laminate flooring. The sliding doors open to the covered and Edison lighted back patio with a wooden deck. The large fenced back yard has a wishing well, a fire pit, and plenty of room for a pool! The one-car carport has a laundry room, area for storage, and comes with the washer and dryer. Conveniently located near the Polk Parkway with easy access to Interstate 4 to Tampa or Orlando. Call to see this lovely home with no HOA for the perfect Florida lifestyle!
Sold for $259,900
$259,900
602 CAREY PLACE, LAKELAND, FL 33803
3beds
1,133sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
9,100 Square Feet Lot
$259,800 Zestimate®
$229/sqft
$1,852 Estimated rent
Home value
$259,800
$244,000 - $278,000
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Wishing wellWooden deckTiled open floor planFire pitStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Natalie Oldenkamp 863-701-2350,
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP 863-701-2350
Bought with:
Daphne Manning, 3214941
LA ROSA REALTY PRESTIGE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4962399
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Dinette
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x22
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Outside, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eating Space In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,512
- Total interior livable area: 1,133 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Curb Parking, Driveway, On Street
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Lighting, Private Mailbox
- Fencing: Board
Lot
- Size: 9,100 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 232836139000008051
- Zoning: RA-3
- 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: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SOUTH FLORIDA HEIGHTS SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $229/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $193,902
- Annual tax amount: $1,828
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Sold | $259,900$229/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4962399 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2026 | Contingent | $259,900$229/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4962399 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $259,900$229/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $259,900-2.3%$229/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,900+71.5%$235/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4962399 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2019 | Sold | $155,000-3.1%$137/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $159,900$141/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART #L4911625 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2019 | Pending sale | $159,900$141/sqft |
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| 10/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $159,900+128.4%$141/sqft |
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| 10/17/2001 | Sold | $70,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/1999 | Sold | $70,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,828 +3.6% | $144,498 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,765 +3.3% | $140,426 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,709 +3.5% | $136,336 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,651 +1.2% | $132,365 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,631 +1.2% | $128,510 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,611 -9.8% | $126,736 +46.1% |
| 2019 | $1,787 | $86,772 -12.7% |
| 2018 | $1,787 +6.4% | $99,406 +38.6% |
| 2017 | $1,680 +27.8% | $71,713 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,314 +9% | $65,194 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,206 +2% | $59,267 -3.2% |
| 2014 | $1,182 +0.4% | $61,225 +10% |
| 2013 | $1,177 +15.3% | $55,659 +10% |
| 2012 | $1,020 -6.9% | $50,599 -9.6% |
| 2011 | $1,096 -15.9% | $55,950 -14% |
| 2010 | $1,304 -32.2% | $65,048 -31.2% |
| 2009 | $1,924 -14.8% | $94,597 -20.3% |
| 2008 | $2,259 | $118,623 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $2,296 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $1,421 +28.7% | $68,650 +27.8% |
| 2002 | $1,104 +144.7% | $53,730 +14.4% |
| 2001 | $451 | $46,958 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest
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