Price Reduction - Primary on Main

Address

1533 E Elm Road, LAKELAND, FL

Listing Type

Active

Price

$ 324,900

Property Attributes

MLS#L4963578
TypeSingle Family
Listing Status Active
CountyPolk
CityLAKELAND
AreaLakeland
NeighborhoodSHORE ACRES
Zip33801
StyleHistorical
Year Built1940
Taxes$ 3812
Price$ 324,900
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms0
Sqr Footage1444
Lot Size0.16 Acres

Data Source:

Stellar MLS

Property Description

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.

Price History
7/21/2026	Listed $334,900
8/25/2026	3$324,900

General Features

Sewer	Public Sewer
Heating	Electric,Wall Units / Window Unit
Cooling	Mini-Split Unit(s),Wall/Window Unit(s),Zoned
Utilities	BB/HS Internet Available,Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Public,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Possession	Close Of Escrow
Roof	Shingle
Appliances	Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
Zoning	RA-3
Patio/Porch Features	Covered,Front Porch,Patio
Architectural Style	Historical
Construction Materials	Wood Frame,Wood Siding
Pets Allowed	Yes
Year Built	1940
Levels	Two
Property Subtype	Single Family Residence
Tax Year	2025
Ownership	Fee Simple
County	Polk
New Construction	false
Property Type	Residential
Attached Garage	false
Subdivision Name	SHORE ACRES
Facing Direction	North
Garage Y/N	false
Other Structures	Guest House,Storage,Workshop
Total Rooms	11
Full Baths	2
Status	Active
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.
City	LAKELAND
Senior Community Y/N	false
MLS Area	33801 - Lakeland
Lot Size Units	Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet	7013
Carport Spaces	1
Carport Y/N	true
Listing Terms	Cash,Conventional
Land Lease Y/N	false
Tax Annual Amount	3812.08
Home Warranty Y/N	false
Additional Parcels Y/N	false
Lease Considered Y/N	true
Virtual Tour	https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/49f7b05b-3515-462c-bf4c-9acd9485bd11?wl=true&setAttribution=mls&initialViewType=pano
Building Area Units	Square Feet
Living Area Units	Square Feet
Standard Status	Active
Occupancy Type	Vacant
Tax Lot	41
Legal Description	SHORE ACRES PB 7 PG 15 BLK 5 LOT 41
Minimum Lease	No Minimum
Water Access Y/N	false
Additional Rooms	Garage Apartment
ILS Total SQFT	513
ILS Under Air SQFT	513
Water View Y/N	false
Flood Zone Code	X
In Law Suite YN	true
In Law Suite Description	1 Bathroom,1 Bedroom,Detached (ADU),Kitchenette,Private Entrance
Flood Zone Code X	Yes
DockY/N	false

Interior Features

Interior Amenities	Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings,Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Flooring	Luxury Vinyl,Tile,Hardwood
Furnished Y/N	Unfurnished
Fireplace Features	Electric
Total Stories	2
Air Conditioning Y/N	true
Heating Y/N	true
Fireplace Y/N	true
Laundry Features	Inside,Laundry Closet
Total Bedrooms	4
LivingAreaSource	Owner
Total Baths	2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities	Storage
Fencing	Chain Link
Parking Features	Covered,Driveway,Off Street,Open
Lot Features	City Lot
Water Source	Public
Lot Size Area	7013
Foundation Details	Crawlspace,Pillar/Post/Pier
Building Area Total	2054
Lot Dimensions	51 x 140
Lot Size Acres	0.16
Road Surface Type	Paved,Asphalt
Private Pool	false
Waterfront Y/N	false
Covered Spaces	1
Road Frontage Type	Street Paved
Road Responsibility	Public Maintained Road