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$300,000

1639 SKINNER STREET, LAKELAND, FL 33801

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Active37 days on market

Beds

3

Baths

1

Sq Ft

1,142 sq ft

Year Built

1956

Lot Size

0.17 acres

Garage

—

About This Property

This is the kind of Lakeland location that makes everyday life easy! Just minutes from Publix, Lake Hollingsworth, Florida Southern College, local restaurants and downtown Lakeland, 1639 Skinner Street puts you close to it all. This updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath block home offers 1,142 square feet with luxury vinyl flooring, stone countertops, updated lighting and a flexible bonus room perfect for an office, den or creative space. Step outside to a spacious screened lanai and large fenced backyard with plenty of room to relax, entertain or enjoy the Florida sunshine. You’ll also appreciate the covered carport, dedicated laundry and storage area, backyard shed, 2023 roof, 2023 repiping and no HOA. Updated, centrally located and ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today!

Property Overview

Property TypeResidential
Sub TypeSingle Family Residence
MLS #O6437844
StatusActive
Year Built1956
Stories1
Total Rooms8
ConstructionBlock
RoofShingle
FoundationSlab
FacesNorth
SubdivisionINTERLACHEN HEIGHTS
CountyPolk
OwnershipFee Simple

Interior Features

InteriorLiving Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters
FlooringCeramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
AppliancesConvection Oven, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Outside
WindowsBlinds
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral, Electric

Exterior & Lot

ExteriorPrivate Entrance
FencingChain Link, Fenced
Other StructuresShed(s)
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,370 sq ft)
Lot Dimensions67 x 110
Road SurfaceAsphalt
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Utilities

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

Parking

GarageNo
CarportYes

HOA & Community

HOANo
Senior CommunityNo

Financial Details

List Price$300,000
Original Price$305,000
Annual Taxes$3,319 (2025)
FinancingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
ZoningRA-3
Parcel #242820239100008020

Schools

ElementaryPhilip O’Brien Elementary
MiddleSouthwest Middle School
HighLakeland Senior High

Directions

From E Edgewood Drive, head north on Lakeland Highlands Road/Crystal Lake Drive. Turn left onto Skinner Street. The property will be on the left at 1639 Skinner Street.

Location

1639 SKINNER STREET, LAKELAND, FL 33801

Listing Information

OfficeREAL BROKER, LLC
ListedSeptember 3, 2026

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Home Price

$300,000

20% ($60,000)
6.75%

Loan Term

Principal & Interest$1,557
Property Tax (est.)$275
Insurance (est.)$150
Total Monthly$1,982
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How to Buy This Home

Multiple financing options available for this $300,000 home in LAKELAND.

🏛️

FHA Loan

$10,500 Down

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

🎖️

VA Loan

$0 Down

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

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Conventional

$15,000 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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