4710 Village Dr · Lakeland, FL 33811

$199,900

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 672 sqft · Manufactured public records · 80 Days on market

Built 1973 0.43 ac lot

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• Cash flow +20.2/30.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• DSCR +6.4/10.0
• 1% rule +4.6/10.0
• Livability +3.9/5.0
• Schools +3.5/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

GET A NEW ROOF OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, NEWLY UPGRADED ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW WELL-WATER FILTRATION, NEWLY PUMPED SEPTIC SYSTEM, NEW LAYOUT WITH 3 BEDROOMS, NEWLY INSULATED & AIR-CONDITIONED SHED AMONG 7 OUTBUILDINGS, & EVEN A NEW ADDRESS at this smartly renovated property near the county line between Polk & Hillsborough! You can see the value clearly. On a fully fenced corner of nearly half an acre, the current owners have made improvements to style & substance inside & out! Start with the exterior, where the mobile home previously expanded to 900 SF now rests securely under a customized, wood-framed, 26-gauge metal roof installed just a few months ago with polyiso insulation & a 5-year craftsmanship warranty. Similarly new is the electric pole & panel upgraded to 200-amp service for handling the recently replaced AC, outdoor lights & security cameras, plus power to outbuildings that include the climate-controlled shed as well as the largest storage structure with laundry hookup. There are 4 locking sheds & 3 carports total, providing cover for 5 vehicles including an RV. A paved driveway at the largest carport is accessible from a remote-controlled double gate in front, with another double gate at a side corner allowing a straight line to remaining ports with concrete parking pads. The 300-SF screened porch in front faces northeast to enjoy sunrise coffee while staying shady in the afternoon heat before sunset. Around back, in the landscaped yard with above-ground irrigation system, you'll find Adirondack chairs & a power outlet in a leafy spot amid palms, hibiscus, bottlebrush, fig & mango trees. Moving inside the home, there's a spacious & bay-windowed living room at one end, a central dining room & kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, plus an upgraded bathroom flanked by the master bedroom & a second bedroom created with the help of pocketing doors. The third bedroom space is set up in the 300-SF rear addition, lockable with its own entry/exit for flexible use or even separate rent. The entire interior welcomes you with natural wood, new paint, colorful (removable) wall murals, & furnishings you're encouraged to consider buying, too! (The current owners purchased with plans to stay for years, but their lives are calling them overseas now. They did complete an important task behind the scenes for you, correcting decades of official contradiction about this property address by having it legally "moved" from Pinewood Village Circle East to the brand-new 4710 Village Drive. ) Other advantages to this special property include no water or sewer bills because of its well & septic, monthly electric bills averaging only $140, & helpful neighbors with long histories in this community. No HOA restrictions in this rural area, of course, so bring your RV, boats, other big toys, pets, or even your chickens while still enjoying the convenience of being 5 minutes from a Publix shopping center, 15 minutes to downtown Lakeland, & less than an hour from Disney or Gulf beaches. Arrange your visit today!

Key facts

• 7 outbuildings
• Pumped septic system
• New roof

Tags

• NEW ROOF
• UPGRADED ELECTRIC SERVICE
• WELL-WATER FILTRATION
• PUMPED SEPTIC SYSTEM
• 7 OUTBUILDINGS

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Property type: Residential; Property subtype: Mobile Home; Zoning: RC; Lot roughly 0.43 acre (approx. 135 x 137), paved road access
• HOA & community: No association indicated; Association approval not required

Exterior

• Parking: Carport with 2 spaces
• Utilities: Well water; Septic tank; High-speed internet available; Electricity connected
• Home design: Residential mobile home (single wide); One story; Northeast facing
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Metal roof; Pillar/post/pier foundation; Built on a single wide body type
• Exterior features: Lighting; Rain gutters; Storage

Interior

• Kitchen: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: 3 bedrooms
• Flooring: Laminate; Tile; Wood
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air; Wall/window unit(s)
• Interior features: Ceiling fans; Solid wood cabinets
• Laundry & utility: Laundry located outside

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath manufactured listed at $200k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $253 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $191k (4.4% below list).
• Recommended offer: $188k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 77/100 on livability (#206 in FL, #3,179 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: employment D+, amenities F, commute F.
• Polk (suburban): math 39% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #62 of 73 in FL (top 85%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.2%/yr); 360 active listings in the ZIP; solid renter incomes; 10,384 units permitted in Polk County in 2024 (1,716 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $6k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Polk County population projected at +33% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 80 days — a 6% lower offer ($188k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 3y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $20k (9%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 6→18/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $187,906 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 80 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1973 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.96% ✗
• Cap rate: 7.81%
• Cash-on-cash: 5.43%
• DSCR: 1.24
• GRM: 8.7

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -11.1%
• Equity multiple: 0.61×
• Total profit: $-21,919
• Equity at exit: $29,806

10-year hold

• IRR: -6.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.64×
• Total profit: $-20,163
• Equity at exit: $17,284

Cash invested: $55,972 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33811

• Home prices YoY: -26.2%
• Rents YoY: -0.2%
• Active inventory: 360
• Price-to-rent: 8.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,911 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,048
• Tax from tax record: −$125 /mo · $1,496/yr
• Insurance: −$83
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$401
• Net cashflow: $253

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,590

Max offer price $199,900

Occupancy floor 82%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $49,975
• Closing costs: $5,997
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $199,900 Active 80 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $199,900 Active 79 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $199,900 Active 78 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $199,900 Active 77 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $199,900 Active 75 DOM
6. 2026-06-10
   days on market $199,900 Active 72 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $199,900 Active 71 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $199,900 Active 70 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $199,900 Active 69 DOM
10. 2026-06-05
    days on market $199,900 Active 66 DOM
11. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,900 Active 65 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $199,900 Active 64 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $199,900 Active 63 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $199,900 Active 62 DOM
15. 2026-05-14
    price $199,900
16. 2026-03-30
    listed $219,900 Active
17. 2023-09-27
    soldstatus $200,000
18. 2023-09-18
    soldstatus $200,000 Closed 3157-char remark

    Show marketing remark (3157 chars)

    GET A NEW ROOF OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, NEWLY UPGRADED ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW WELL-WATER FILTRATION, NEWLY PUMPED SEPTIC SYSTEM, NEW LAYOUT WITH 3 BEDROOMS, NEWLY INSULATED & AIR-CONDITIONED SHED AMONG 7 OUTBUILDINGS, & EVEN A NEW ADDRESS at this smartly renovated property near the county line between Polk & Hillsborough! You can see the value clearly. On a fully fenced corner of nearly half an acre, the current owners have made improvements to style & substance inside & out! Start with the exterior, where the mobile home previously expanded to 900 SF now rests securely under a customized, wood-framed, 26-gauge metal roof installed just a few months ago with polyiso insulation & a 5-year craftsmanship warranty. Similarly new is the electric pole & panel upgraded to 200-amp service for handling the recently replaced AC, outdoor lights & security cameras, plus power to outbuildings that include the climate-controlled shed as well as the largest storage structure with laundry hookup. There are 4 locking sheds & 3 carports total, providing cover for 5 vehicles including an RV. A paved driveway at the largest carport is accessible from a remote-controlled double gate in front, with another double gate at a side corner allowing a straight line to remaining ports with concrete parking pads. The 300-SF screened porch in front faces northeast to enjoy sunrise coffee while staying shady in the afternoon heat before sunset. Around back, in the landscaped yard with above-ground irrigation system, you'll find Adirondack chairs & a power outlet in a leafy spot amid palms, hibiscus, bottlebrush, fig & mango trees. Moving inside the home, there's a spacious & bay-windowed living room at one end, a central dining room & kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, plus an upgraded bathroom flanked by the master bedroom & a second bedroom created with the help of pocketing doors. The third bedroom space is set up in the 300-SF rear addition, lockable with its own entry/exit for flexible use or even separate rent. The entire interior welcomes you with natural wood, new paint, colorful (removable) wall murals, & furnishings you're encouraged to consider buying, too! (The current owners purchased with plans to stay for years, but their lives are calling them overseas now. They did complete an important task behind the scenes for you, correcting decades of official contradiction about this property address by having it legally "moved" from Pinewood Village Circle East to the brand-new 4710 Village Drive. ) Other advantages to this special property include no water or sewer bills because of its well & septic, monthly electric bills averaging only $140, & helpful neighbors with long histories in this community. No HOA restrictions in this rural area, of course, so bring your RV, boats, other big toys, pets, or even your chickens while still enjoying the convenience of being 5 minutes from a Publix shopping center, 15 minutes to downtown Lakeland, & less than an hour from Disney or Gulf beaches. Arrange your visit today!

19. 2023-07-24
    status Pending 3157-char remark

    Show marketing remark (3157 chars)

    GET A NEW ROOF OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, NEWLY UPGRADED ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW WELL-WATER FILTRATION, NEWLY PUMPED SEPTIC SYSTEM, NEW LAYOUT WITH 3 BEDROOMS, NEWLY INSULATED & AIR-CONDITIONED SHED AMONG 7 OUTBUILDINGS, & EVEN A NEW ADDRESS at this smartly renovated property near the county line between Polk & Hillsborough! You can see the value clearly. On a fully fenced corner of nearly half an acre, the current owners have made improvements to style & substance inside & out! Start with the exterior, where the mobile home previously expanded to 900 SF now rests securely under a customized, wood-framed, 26-gauge metal roof installed just a few months ago with polyiso insulation & a 5-year craftsmanship warranty. Similarly new is the electric pole & panel upgraded to 200-amp service for handling the recently replaced AC, outdoor lights & security cameras, plus power to outbuildings that include the climate-controlled shed as well as the largest storage structure with laundry hookup. There are 4 locking sheds & 3 carports total, providing cover for 5 vehicles including an RV. A paved driveway at the largest carport is accessible from a remote-controlled double gate in front, with another double gate at a side corner allowing a straight line to remaining ports with concrete parking pads. The 300-SF screened porch in front faces northeast to enjoy sunrise coffee while staying shady in the afternoon heat before sunset. Around back, in the landscaped yard with above-ground irrigation system, you'll find Adirondack chairs & a power outlet in a leafy spot amid palms, hibiscus, bottlebrush, fig & mango trees. Moving inside the home, there's a spacious & bay-windowed living room at one end, a central dining room & kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, plus an upgraded bathroom flanked by the master bedroom & a second bedroom created with the help of pocketing doors. The third bedroom space is set up in the 300-SF rear addition, lockable with its own entry/exit for flexible use or even separate rent. The entire interior welcomes you with natural wood, new paint, colorful (removable) wall murals, & furnishings you're encouraged to consider buying, too! (The current owners purchased with plans to stay for years, but their lives are calling them overseas now. They did complete an important task behind the scenes for you, correcting decades of official contradiction about this property address by having it legally "moved" from Pinewood Village Circle East to the brand-new 4710 Village Drive. ) Other advantages to this special property include no water or sewer bills because of its well & septic, monthly electric bills averaging only $140, & helpful neighbors with long histories in this community. No HOA restrictions in this rural area, of course, so bring your RV, boats, other big toys, pets, or even your chickens while still enjoying the convenience of being 5 minutes from a Publix shopping center, 15 minutes to downtown Lakeland, & less than an hour from Disney or Gulf beaches. Arrange your visit today!

20. 2023-07-10
    listed $200,000 Active 3157-char remark

    Show marketing remark (3157 chars)

    GET A NEW ROOF OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, NEWLY UPGRADED ELECTRIC SERVICE, NEW WELL-WATER FILTRATION, NEWLY PUMPED SEPTIC SYSTEM, NEW LAYOUT WITH 3 BEDROOMS, NEWLY INSULATED & AIR-CONDITIONED SHED AMONG 7 OUTBUILDINGS, & EVEN A NEW ADDRESS at this smartly renovated property near the county line between Polk & Hillsborough! You can see the value clearly. On a fully fenced corner of nearly half an acre, the current owners have made improvements to style & substance inside & out! Start with the exterior, where the mobile home previously expanded to 900 SF now rests securely under a customized, wood-framed, 26-gauge metal roof installed just a few months ago with polyiso insulation & a 5-year craftsmanship warranty. Similarly new is the electric pole & panel upgraded to 200-amp service for handling the recently replaced AC, outdoor lights & security cameras, plus power to outbuildings that include the climate-controlled shed as well as the largest storage structure with laundry hookup. There are 4 locking sheds & 3 carports total, providing cover for 5 vehicles including an RV. A paved driveway at the largest carport is accessible from a remote-controlled double gate in front, with another double gate at a side corner allowing a straight line to remaining ports with concrete parking pads. The 300-SF screened porch in front faces northeast to enjoy sunrise coffee while staying shady in the afternoon heat before sunset. Around back, in the landscaped yard with above-ground irrigation system, you'll find Adirondack chairs & a power outlet in a leafy spot amid palms, hibiscus, bottlebrush, fig & mango trees. Moving inside the home, there's a spacious & bay-windowed living room at one end, a central dining room & kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, plus an upgraded bathroom flanked by the master bedroom & a second bedroom created with the help of pocketing doors. The third bedroom space is set up in the 300-SF rear addition, lockable with its own entry/exit for flexible use or even separate rent. The entire interior welcomes you with natural wood, new paint, colorful (removable) wall murals, & furnishings you're encouraged to consider buying, too! (The current owners purchased with plans to stay for years, but their lives are calling them overseas now. They did complete an important task behind the scenes for you, correcting decades of official contradiction about this property address by having it legally "moved" from Pinewood Village Circle East to the brand-new 4710 Village Drive. ) Other advantages to this special property include no water or sewer bills because of its well & septic, monthly electric bills averaging only $140, & helpful neighbors with long histories in this community. No HOA restrictions in this rural area, of course, so bring your RV, boats, other big toys, pets, or even your chickens while still enjoying the convenience of being 5 minutes from a Publix shopping center, 15 minutes to downtown Lakeland, & less than an hour from Disney or Gulf beaches. Arrange your visit today!

21. 2022-09-16
    soldstatus $140,000
22. 2001-02-26
    soldstatus $25,000
23. 1994-09-13
    soldstatus $15,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,496 · $125/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,659 · $138/mo
• Expected delta: +$163/yr (+$14/mo · 10.9%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 6 d/yr ≥108°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,927
• − Mortgage interest: −$11,198
• − Property taxes: −$1,496
• − Insurance: −$1,000
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,834
• − Management: −$1,834
• − Depreciation: −$5,815
• Taxable loss: −$250
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$60
• After-tax cash flow: $3,097/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Polk
• NCES district ID: 1201590
• Math proficiency: 39% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 43% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $43,979
• Composite: 34.74/100
• National rank: #5132
• State rank: #62 of 73 in FL

Livability — Lakeland

• Score: 77/100
• State rank: #206
• US rank: #3179

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime C+ Employment D+ Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Polk County · 740,051 people
• City population: 277,690
• Metro: Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
• Population (ZIP): 29,472
• Household income: $90,263
• Rent vs Own: 23.0% rent · 77.0% own
• Severe rent burden: 477.0

Population outlook (Polk County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 752,975 people
• By 2030: 804,621 · +6.9%
• By 2040: 906,117 · +20.3%
• By 2050: 1,000,476 · +32.9%
• By 2075: 1,197,520 · +59.0%
• By 2100: 1,271,518 · +68.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Majority White (63%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 63% Hispanic / Latino 23% Two or more races 14% Black 8% Asian 1%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 6% Puerto Rican 5% Cuban 4%
• Common ancestry: Italian 3% Lithuanian 2% Slovak 2%
• Foreign-born: 8% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 83% English-only · Spanish 14% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Tagalog/Filipino 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Polk

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.7) · D 39.2% · R 59.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -14.6pp toward R · 2008: -6.1pp · 2024: -20.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.7 2020: R+14.4 2016: R+14.1 2012: R+6.8 2008: R+6.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -109.57%
• Current HPI: 309.0061
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.19%
• Metro: Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+1232.7% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-14 Price Changed $199,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2026-03-30 Listed $219,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-09-27 Sold (Public Records) $200,000 Public Records
• 2023-09-18 Sold (MLS) $200,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-07-24 Pending — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2023-07-10 Listed $200,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-09-16 Sold (Public Records) $140,000 Public Records
• 2001-02-26 Sold (Public Records) $25,000 Public Records
• 1994-09-13 Sold (Public Records) $15,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+13.7%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,496 · +12.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.