Short Sale. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath starter home is perfect for first-time buyers or small families seeking a cozy and affordable space or could be held as a great rental property. The major work has already been completed for you. The home was freshly remodeled with modern fixtures, brand new roof in 2022, central AC, electric water heater, and vinyl plank flooring throughout. While still allowing opportunities for you to add some personal touches to call this house your home.
Sold for $169,000
$169,000
653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL 33805
3beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
2,744 Square Feet Lot
$178,900 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$1,552 Estimated rent
Home value
$178,900
$165,000 - $191,000
$1,552/mo
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Modern fixturesElectric water heaterBrand new roofVinyl plank flooringCentral ac
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Listed by:
Natalie Citarelli 321-607-3586,
CITARELLI REALTY GROUP LLC 321-607-3586,
Benjamin Crane 302-841-8999,
CITARELLI REALTY GROUP LLC
Bought with:
Sharron Wilson, 3545837
CENTURY 21 BEGGINS ENTERPRISES
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6249672
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Engineered Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 960
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Other
Lot
- Size: 2,744 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41 x 67
Details
- Parcel number: 232812040000004080
- Zoning: RA-4
- Special conditions: Short Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: PALMA CEIA COURT
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,401
- Annual tax amount: $1,376
- Date on market: 10/23/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 305 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2025 | Sold | $169,000$220/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Pending sale | $169,000$220/sqft |
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| 4/4/2025 | Price change | $169,000-15.1%$220/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Price change | $199,000-9.1%$259/sqft |
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| 11/16/2024 | Price change | $219,000-1.8%$285/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $223,000-0.9%$290/sqft |
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| 7/30/2024 | Listing removed | $225,000$293/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6191739 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000$293/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6191739 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$293/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6191739 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000$293/sqft |
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| 4/8/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$293/sqft |
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| 3/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+13.1%$293/sqft |
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| 12/19/2022 | Sold | $199,000$259/sqft |
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| 11/21/2022 | Pending sale | $199,000$259/sqft |
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| 11/7/2022 | Price change | $199,000-7.4%$259/sqft |
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| 9/22/2022 | Listed for sale | $215,000+230.8%$280/sqft |
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| 5/7/2019 | Listing removed | $65,000$85/sqft |
Source: EVISTA RESOURCES REALTY INC #S5016054 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $65,000-18.8%$85/sqft |
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| 10/25/2018 | Listing removed | $80,000$104/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Lakeland #L4903331 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2018 | Pending sale | $80,000$104/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Lakeland #L4903331 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2018 | Price change | $80,000-5.9%$104/sqft |
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| 9/17/2018 | Listed for sale | $85,000+466.7%$111/sqft |
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| 10/11/2013 | Sold | $15,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,032 -23% | $100,401 -14.1% |
| 2024 | $1,341 -2.6% | $116,932 -1% |
| 2023 | $1,376 -6.7% | $118,075 +47.1% |
| 2022 | $1,474 +64.6% | $80,263 +70.9% |
| 2021 | $896 +10% | $46,969 +10% |
| 2020 | $814 +6.1% | $42,699 +9.5% |
| 2019 | $768 | $38,986 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $768 +9.6% | $35,999 +11.7% |
| 2017 | $701 +4.6% | $32,220 -3.9% |
| 2016 | $670 +0.3% | $33,540 +2.2% |
| 2015 | $668 +17.6% | $32,831 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $568 +15.3% | $30,186 +28.8% |
| 2013 | $493 +14.7% | $23,430 +10% |
| 2012 | $430 -7.9% | $21,300 -10.5% |
| 2011 | $466 -27.4% | $23,803 -25.9% |
| 2010 | $643 -34.7% | $32,137 -33.8% |
| 2009 | $984 -4.9% | $48,539 -11.1% |
| 2008 | $1,035 | $54,574 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $907 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $560 +5.3% | -- |
| 2003 | $532 +0.7% | $25,700 |
| 2002 | $528 +13.9% | $25,700 +13.9% |
| 2001 | $464 | $22,570 |
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Neighborhood: Paul A. Diggs
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- Florida
- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33805
- Paul A. Diggs
- 653 W Thomas St
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