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$259,950

540 FRANCIS BOULEVARD, LAKELAND, FL 33801

3D Tour

Active1 days on market

Beds

Baths

Sq Ft

998 sq ft

Year Built

1950

Lot Size

0.24 acres

Garage

—

About This Property

Biltmore/Cumberland Historic District. This smartly updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home features an updated kitchen, with new cabinets, quartz countertops & all new stainless steel appliances, inside laundry hook ups, wood floors, a, screened, front porch, updated windows, a carport & storage shed. Roof was replaced in 2020, A/C was replaced in 2024, and hot water heater replaced in 2026. The interior of the home has a fresh coat of paint, and an updated bathroom. Situated on an oversized, corner, lot, you are only a short walk from Lakeland High School, as well as a short distance from Lake Hollingsworth, Lake Morton, Florida Southern College & Downtown Lakeland. This convenient location allows easy access to numerous amenities throughout the Lakeland area.

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential

Sub TypeSingle Family Residence

MLS #L4963269

StatusActive

Year Built1950

Stories1

Total Rooms3

ConstructionVinyl Siding, Wood Frame

RoofShingle

FoundationBlock, Crawlspace

FacesSoutheast

SubdivisionBILTMORE PARK SUB

CountyPolk

OwnershipFee Simple

Interior Features

InteriorCeiling Fan(s)

FlooringCeramic Tile, Hardwood

AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

LaundryInside

WindowsDouble Pane Windows, Insulated Windows

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingCentral

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorNone

Other StructuresShed(s)

Lot Size0.24 acres (10,328 sq ft)

Lot DimensionsIrregular

Lot FeaturesCity Lot

Road SurfaceAsphalt

Utilities

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

UtilitiesPublic

Parking

GarageNo

CarportYes

HOA & Community

HOANo

Senior CommunityNo

Financial Details

List Price$259,950

Original Price$269,950

Annual Taxes$2,878 (2025)

FinancingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

ZoningRES

Parcel #242819218000007120

Directions

Take Highway 98 to Hollingsworth Road & turn south, take the road on the right, Francis Blvd & follow to home

Location

540 FRANCIS BOULEVARD, LAKELAND, FL 33801

Listing Information

OfficePORCHLIGHT HOMES LLC

ListedJuly 12, 2026

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Home Price

$259,950

Down Payment20% ($51,990)

Interest Rate6.75%

Loan Term

Principal & Interest$1,349

Property Tax (est.)$238

Insurance (est.)$150

Total Monthly$1,737

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How to Buy This Home

Multiple financing options available for this $259,950 home in LAKELAND.

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FHA Loan

$9,098 Down

Government-backed, low down payment. Credit scores as low as 580.

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VA Loan

$0 Down

Zero down for eligible veterans, active duty, and military families.

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Conventional

$12,998 Down

Traditional financing. As low as 3-5% down with good credit.

Florida Down Payment Assistance Programs

You may qualify for up to $35,000 in assistance to cover your down payment and closing costs.

Florida Hometown Heroes

Up to $35,000

First-time buyers working in FL

FL Assist

Up to $10,000

FHA, VA, or USDA borrowers

FL HLP Second Mortgage

Up to $10,000

First-time buyers, 0% deferred

Polk County SHIP

Varies

Income-qualifying Polk residents

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