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$314,900

1533 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND, FL 33801

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Active78 days on market

Beds

4

Baths

2

Sq Ft

1,444 sq ft

Year Built

1940

Lot Size

0.16 acres

Garage

—

About This Property

LOCATION! CHARACTER! SPACE! 4/2+ Vintage Single Family with Guest House that’s within walking distance to Downtown Lakeland, a park with playground & both Lake Bonney and Lake Parker. The home offers space for a large family, multi-generational living, or rental income to subsidize your mortgage. The main home has a charming covered front porch, large windows, and hardwood floors in the living room, dining room and first floor bedrooms. The kitchen has an original built in for storage and has been partially updated including LVP flooring and updated appliances. The Primary En Suite is located to the rear of the home and features a primary bath with Freestanding Soaking Tub. Bathroom 2 is located off the living room in the hall between Bedrooms 2 and 3. Laundry hookups are located in the mudroom. The mudroom has the side entrance to the home and makes bringing in groceries easy as its next to the kitchen. There is a finished 2nd Floor, the perfect Flex Space for a large 4th bedroom, home office, media room, crafting space or home gym. The 2nd floor has had new LVP and windows installed along with new carpet on the stairs. Over the last 3 years the Sellers have been restoring this home but relocation provides a new owner with the opportunity to finish the interior to their own taste & style and to build equity. Recent improvements include new roofs on both buildings in 2024, Termite Tenting and a transferrable Termite Bond. Extensive repairs include: Exterior Wood Siding, Floor Leveling, Floor Joists, & Pillar supports. Repairs to the first floor hardwood floors. Professional Exterior and Interior Paint Replaced front porch decking. Window replacement in the primary bath. The home has zoned heating and cooling with a combination of mini-splits and window ACs. The chimney has been capped and the fireplace converted to electric use. The Guest House has a spacious functional layout with vaulted ceiling, bathroom with with walk in shower, kitchenette with 220 hookup for range and and new siding and roof. The home is currently livable but ready for your updates on your own schedule. Sold AS-IS. All dimensions are estimated and to be be verified by the Buyer. Sellers are requesting Cash & Conventional Financing offers only.

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential
Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
MLS #L4963578
StatusActive
Year Built1940
Stories2
Total Rooms11
ConstructionWood Frame, Wood Siding
RoofShingle
FoundationCrawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
FacesNorth
SubdivisionSHORE ACRES
CountyPolk
OwnershipFee Simple

Interior Features

InteriorCeiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
FlooringLuxury Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
AppliancesDishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
LaundryInside, Laundry Closet
CoolingMini-Split Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s), Zoned
HeatingElectric, Wall Units / Window Unit
FireplaceYes ()

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorStorage
FencingChain Link
Other StructuresGuest House, Storage, Workshop
Lot Size0.16 acres (7,013 sq ft)
Lot Dimensions51 x 140
Lot FeaturesCity Lot
Road SurfacePaved, Asphalt
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Utilities

WaterPublic
SewerPublic Sewer
UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Parking

GarageNo
CarportYes

HOA & Community

HOANo
Senior CommunityNo

Financial Details

List Price$314,900
Original Price$334,900
Annual Taxes$3,812 (2025)
FinancingCash, Conventional
ZoningRA-3
Parcel #242817193000005410

Directions

From HWY 98 and HWY 92 drive East 1.3 miles on Hwy 92 E. Memorial Blvd. Take right on N Gary RD. go South 3 Blocks. Turn Left on to E. Gary Rd. go East two blocks. Turn Right on to Interlochen PKWY go South two blocks. Take right on Elm go West on Elm to home on left hand side.

Location

1533 E ELM ROAD, LAKELAND, FL 33801

Listing Information

OfficeNUGGET REALTY
ListedJuly 20, 2026

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Home Price

$314,900

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6.75%

Loan Term

Principal & Interest$1,634
Property Tax (est.)$289
Insurance (est.)$150
Total Monthly$2,073
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Conventional

$15,745 Down

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

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

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Up to $35,000

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Up to $10,000

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Up to $10,000

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Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All measurements and data should be independently verified. This information is provided by the Stellar MLS. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data last updated: October 4, 2026.

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