914 Pine Ridge Dr · Lakeland, FL
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 4/10 · Minor
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $947 – $1,759
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 108°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 24 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 1 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the D grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +11.9/30.0
- ARV discount +7.5/15.0
- 1% rule +6.1/10.0
- Livability +3.9/5.0
- DSCR +3.5/10.0
- Schools +3.5/10.0
- Rent growth +2.7/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$139,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
NEW LISTING!!! Welcome home to this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the desirable 55+ Community of Lakeside Hills Estates, where you own the lot! This well-maintained manufactured home measures 1152 sq ft in the main house plus an additional air-conditioned carport and utility room bring the total to approximately 1600 sq ft. As you walk up the porch steps to the front door, you'll find the perfect spot for morning coffee! Enter and you'll notice the spacious living room is bright and airy and features several windows, built-in shelving and comfortable carpeting. The kitchen has lots of storage, cabinets and countertop space for all your cooking needs! Both bedrooms are large and have huge closets. The outdoor enclosed carport/Florida room offers air-conditioning, a mounted TV and has updated tinted windows for year round comfort. The utility room doubles as both a laundry room and a full summer kitchen! Out back there's a patio area and a large shed for additional storage. A membrane roof is approximately 10 years old and the current HVAC was installed in 2019. Low monthly HOA fees cover lawn, internet, cable, water and community amenities. Lakeside Hills Estates has a beautiful remodeled clubhouse, fitness center, pool, spa/hot tub, shuffleboard and more! Located on Lake Gibson, you'll have access to a boat ramp, dock, fishing and other water activities. Small pet friendly! Centrally located and close to shopping, medical centers and highways for an easy commute. Call to schedule your showing today!
Key facts
- Membrane roof
- Remodeled clubhouse
- 4,748 sq ft lot
Tags
Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Unfurnished; Private lake access with a private boat ramp
- Financial info: Total monthly fees reported as $292; Total annual fees reported as $3,504
- HOA & community: Has HOA (monthly fee $292); HOA amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, pool, spa/hot tub; Association fee covers cable TV, pool, internet, grounds maintenance, recreational facilities, sewer and water; Buyer approval required; Golf carts allowed; Pool; Senior community; Pets allowed
Exterior
- Parking: Carport (1 space)
- Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Cable connected; Electricity available and connected
- Home design: Manufactured home (double wide); One story; North-facing
- Construction: Metal siding; Vinyl siding; Membrane roof; Pillar/Post/Pier foundation; Built as a manufactured home
- Exterior features: Front porch; Rear porch; Patio; Awnings; Outdoor kitchen
Interior
- Kitchen: Dishwasher; Range; Microwave; Refrigerator
- Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
- Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Vinyl
- Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
- Heating & cooling: Central heating; Ductless heating; Central air conditioning
- Interior features: Ceiling fans; Crown molding; Solid wood cabinets; Window treatments
- Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Laundry room (outside)
Neighborhood map
What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $139k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $-35 ($-418/yr) — negative.
- To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $133k (4.4% below list).
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $139k).
- Recommended offer: $126k (9.0% 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.
- Zoned schools: Sleepy Hill Elementary School (math 44% / reading 38%, grade F, #1,454 of 2,144 statewide, top 69%, 739 students, 66% FRL); Sleepy Hill Middle School (math 29% / reading 34%, grade F, #453 of 571 statewide, top 81%, 1,090 students, 66% FRL); Lake Gibson Senior High School (math 16% / reading 38%, grade F, #478 of 667 statewide, top 73%, 2,080 students, 49% FRL) — zoned schools at 61% FRL track the district average.
- Market conditions: Rents flat; 263 active listings in the ZIP; 24 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 21d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 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 $961 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $4k 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 96 days — a 9% lower offer ($126k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 4 sale attempts since 15y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $10k (7%) 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 7→24/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
- It's been on market 96 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1979 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.11% ✓
- Cap rate
- 5.99%
- Cash-on-cash
- -1.07%
- DSCR
- 0.95
- GRM
- 7.5
CMA / ARV
No comps found within radius.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 0.65% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- -21.4%
- Equity multiple
- 0.28×
- Total profit
- $-28,103
- Equity at exit
- $20,725
- IRR
- -24.3%
- Equity multiple
- -0.04×
- Total profit
- $-40,449
- Equity at exit
- $12,018
Cash invested: $38,920 (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
ZIP-level market 33809
- Home prices YoY
- -20.9%
- Rents YoY
- 0.7%
- Active inventory
- 263
- Price-to-rent
- 7.5×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $1,542 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$729
- Tax from tax record
- −$174 /mo · $2,088/yr
- Insurance
- −$58
- HOA
- −$292
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$324
- Net cashflow
- $-35
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $44 | -5% $4 | +0% $-35 | +5% $-74 | +10% $-114 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $-157 | -5% $-96 | +0% $-35 | +5% $26 | +10% $87 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $35 | -0.5pp $1 | base $-35 | +0.5pp $-71 | +1.0pp $-108 |
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
- $34,750
- Closing costs
- $4,170
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 24 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5233 US Highway 98 N Lakeland, FL | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 794 | $1,505 | $1.89 | 4d | 15 | 0.32mi |
| 5227 Grace St E Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1062 | $1,775 | $1.67 | 25d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 1567 Longbow Dr Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 1.5 | 864 | $1,195 | $1.38 | 4d | 1 | 0.49mi |
| 4355 Corporate Ave Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 872 | $1,531 | $1.76 | 12d | 1 | 0.55mi |
| 1510 Galloway Oaks Dr Lakeland, FL | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0 | 1066 | $1,376 | $1.29 | 23d | 8 | 0.64mi |
| 733 Carpenters Way #37 Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1307 | $1,400 | $1.07 | 20d | 1 | 0.69mi |
| 4500 Williamstown Blvd Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1062 | $1,508 | $1.42 | 25d | 1 | 0.83mi |
| 1545 Kennedy Blvd Lakeland, FL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 997 | $1,682 | $1.69 | 4d | 24 | 0.86mi |
| 4240 Summer Landing Dr #106 Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1038 | $1,700 | $1.64 | 25d | 1 | 0.86mi |
| 4240 Summer Landing Dr Lakeland, FL | 2.0–3.0 | 2.0 | 1083 | $1,450 | $1.34 | 15d | 2 | 0.87mi |
| 3939 Golf Village Loop Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 878 | $1,619 | $1.84 | 5d | 6 | 0.97mi |
| 141 Fernery Rd Unit D1 Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 840 | $1,160 | $1.38 | 23d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 6120 Burnett St Lakeland, FL | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1002 | $1,910 | $1.91 | 5d | 21 | 1.14mi |
| 909 Shirley Ann Trl Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 950 | $1,460 | $1.54 | 25d | 1 | 1.15mi |
| 6031 Crafton Dr Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 1.0 | 914 | $1,125 | $1.23 | 15d | 1 | 1.19mi |
| 6032 Norton Rd Unit 6032 Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 880 | $1,295 | $1.47 | 25d | 1 | 1.20mi |
| 5818 Bambi Dr Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1401 | $2,200 | $1.57 | 25d | 1 | 1.22mi |
| 6131 Doe Cir E Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1353 | $1,700 | $1.26 | 16d | 1 | 1.25mi |
| 206 Mary Catherine Ct Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1254 | $1,725 | $1.38 | 25d | 1 | 1.31mi |
| 165 Shannon Dr Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1008 | $1,350 | $1.34 | 5d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 308 W Crescent Dr Unit 2 Lakeland, FL | 1.0 | 1.0 | 700 | $1,150 | $1.64 | 25d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 124 Rosalynn Cir Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1033 | $1,550 | $1.50 | 5d | 1 | 1.42mi |
| 114 Rosalynn Cir Lakeland, FL | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1033 | $1,450 | $1.40 | 25d | 1 | 1.43mi |
| 3685 Victoria Manor Dr Lakeland, FL | 3.0 | 1.0–2.0 | 1154 | $1,507 | $1.31 | 5d | 17 | 1.47mi |
HOA detail
- Monthly dues
- $292 · $3,504/yr
- Likely covers
- waterinternetcablepoolgym
Listing history 27 events
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2026-06-22days on market $139,000 Active 96 DOM
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2026-06-18days on market $139,000 Active 93 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $139,000 Active 92 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $139,000 Active 91 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $139,000 Active 90 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $139,000 Active 88 DOM
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2026-06-10days on market $139,000 Active 85 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $139,000 Active 84 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $139,000 Active 83 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $139,000 Active 82 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $139,000 Active 79 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $139,000 Active 78 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $139,000 Active 77 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $139,000 Active 76 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $139,000 Active 75 DOM
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2026-05-13price $139,000
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2026-04-16price $144,500
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2026-03-17$149,000 Active
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2024-08-13soldstatus $125,000
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2024-08-09soldstatus $125,000 Closed 1532-char remark
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NEW LISTING!!! Welcome home to this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the desirable 55+ Community of Lakeside Hills Estates, where you own the lot! This well-maintained manufactured home measures 1152 sq ft in the main house plus an additional air-conditioned carport and utility room bring the total to approximately 1600 sq ft. As you walk up the porch steps to the front door, you'll find the perfect spot for morning coffee! Enter and you'll notice the spacious living room is bright and airy and features several windows, built-in shelving and comfortable carpeting. The kitchen has lots of storage, cabinets and countertop space for all your cooking needs! Both bedrooms are large and have huge closets. The outdoor enclosed carport/Florida room offers air-conditioning, a mounted TV and has updated tinted windows for year round comfort. The utility room doubles as both a laundry room and a full summer kitchen! Out back there's a patio area and a large shed for additional storage. A membrane roof is approximately 10 years old and the current HVAC was installed in 2019. Low monthly HOA fees cover lawn, internet, cable, water and community amenities. Lakeside Hills Estates has a beautiful remodeled clubhouse, fitness center, pool, spa/hot tub, shuffleboard and more! Located on Lake Gibson, you'll have access to a boat ramp, dock, fishing and other water activities. Small pet friendly! Centrally located and close to shopping, medical centers and highways for an easy commute. Call to schedule your showing today!
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2024-07-12status Pending 1532-char remark
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NEW LISTING!!! Welcome home to this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the desirable 55+ Community of Lakeside Hills Estates, where you own the lot! This well-maintained manufactured home measures 1152 sq ft in the main house plus an additional air-conditioned carport and utility room bring the total to approximately 1600 sq ft. As you walk up the porch steps to the front door, you'll find the perfect spot for morning coffee! Enter and you'll notice the spacious living room is bright and airy and features several windows, built-in shelving and comfortable carpeting. The kitchen has lots of storage, cabinets and countertop space for all your cooking needs! Both bedrooms are large and have huge closets. The outdoor enclosed carport/Florida room offers air-conditioning, a mounted TV and has updated tinted windows for year round comfort. The utility room doubles as both a laundry room and a full summer kitchen! Out back there's a patio area and a large shed for additional storage. A membrane roof is approximately 10 years old and the current HVAC was installed in 2019. Low monthly HOA fees cover lawn, internet, cable, water and community amenities. Lakeside Hills Estates has a beautiful remodeled clubhouse, fitness center, pool, spa/hot tub, shuffleboard and more! Located on Lake Gibson, you'll have access to a boat ramp, dock, fishing and other water activities. Small pet friendly! Centrally located and close to shopping, medical centers and highways for an easy commute. Call to schedule your showing today!
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2024-07-01$139,900 Active 1532-char remark
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NEW LISTING!!! Welcome home to this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the desirable 55+ Community of Lakeside Hills Estates, where you own the lot! This well-maintained manufactured home measures 1152 sq ft in the main house plus an additional air-conditioned carport and utility room bring the total to approximately 1600 sq ft. As you walk up the porch steps to the front door, you'll find the perfect spot for morning coffee! Enter and you'll notice the spacious living room is bright and airy and features several windows, built-in shelving and comfortable carpeting. The kitchen has lots of storage, cabinets and countertop space for all your cooking needs! Both bedrooms are large and have huge closets. The outdoor enclosed carport/Florida room offers air-conditioning, a mounted TV and has updated tinted windows for year round comfort. The utility room doubles as both a laundry room and a full summer kitchen! Out back there's a patio area and a large shed for additional storage. A membrane roof is approximately 10 years old and the current HVAC was installed in 2019. Low monthly HOA fees cover lawn, internet, cable, water and community amenities. Lakeside Hills Estates has a beautiful remodeled clubhouse, fitness center, pool, spa/hot tub, shuffleboard and more! Located on Lake Gibson, you'll have access to a boat ramp, dock, fishing and other water activities. Small pet friendly! Centrally located and close to shopping, medical centers and highways for an easy commute. Call to schedule your showing today!
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2023-11-28soldstatus $73,000
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2012-07-03soldstatus $38,500 1403-char remark
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This great 2 bedroom 2 bath home is located in the 55+ community of Lakeside Hills Estates in North Lakeland. This updated home has over 1100 square feet of living area. The kitchen has new kitchen cabinets, over the range microwave and dishwasher and includes the refrigerator and range plus has an eat-in space. The kitchen and bathrooms have a nice neutral vinyl and the rest of the living area has a neutral low pile carpet in very good condition. The dining room and living room are in the front of this home so it gets nice light. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets plus a bonus area off the kitchen and living area that can be an office, tv room or craft area. The master bedroom has walk-in closet, plus an extra closet for additional storage. The master bath is open and has separate shower area with toilet. The seller will leave the bedroom set in the master bedroom. The guest bedroom has plenty of storage too and is 11 by 12. The washer and dryer are offered with the home and are in the laundry/storage area off the screen porch. The storage area is large with plenty of shelves. The screen porch is perfect for coffee in the morning and keeps the main home shady on those summer days. With a full price offer the owner will provide a one-year home warranty on the appliances. Great retirement community, has a large clubhouse that overlooks beautiful Lake Gibson and is resident owned.
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2012-05-15$42,500 1403-char remark
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This great 2 bedroom 2 bath home is located in the 55+ community of Lakeside Hills Estates in North Lakeland. This updated home has over 1100 square feet of living area. The kitchen has new kitchen cabinets, over the range microwave and dishwasher and includes the refrigerator and range plus has an eat-in space. The kitchen and bathrooms have a nice neutral vinyl and the rest of the living area has a neutral low pile carpet in very good condition. The dining room and living room are in the front of this home so it gets nice light. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets plus a bonus area off the kitchen and living area that can be an office, tv room or craft area. The master bedroom has walk-in closet, plus an extra closet for additional storage. The master bath is open and has separate shower area with toilet. The seller will leave the bedroom set in the master bedroom. The guest bedroom has plenty of storage too and is 11 by 12. The washer and dryer are offered with the home and are in the laundry/storage area off the screen porch. The storage area is large with plenty of shelves. The screen porch is perfect for coffee in the morning and keeps the main home shady on those summer days. With a full price offer the owner will provide a one-year home warranty on the appliances. Great retirement community, has a large clubhouse that overlooks beautiful Lake Gibson and is resident owned.
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2011-11-11$50,000
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1990-11-01soldstatus $45,000
ⓘ 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
- $2,088 · $174/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,088 · $174/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ 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 4/10 Moderate
- Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 24 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $18,501
- − Mortgage interest
- −$7,786
- − Property taxes
- −$2,088
- − Insurance
- −$695
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$1,480
- − Management
- −$1,480
- − HOA
- −$3,504
- − Depreciation
- −$4,044
- Taxable loss
- −$2,576
- Est. tax savings @ 24.0%
- +$618
- After-tax cash flow
- $200/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
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Lakeland, FL
- County
- Polk County · 740,051 people
- City population
- 277,690
- Metro
- Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Population (ZIP)
- 30,797
- Household income
- $70,066
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 924.0
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
- Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
- Race & ethnicity
- White 63% Hispanic / Latino 18% Black 11% Two or more races 11% Asian 3%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Puerto Rican 9% Cuban 1% Dominican 2%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 2% Italian 2% Romanian 2%
- Foreign-born
- 11% · Canada, Jamaica
- Languages at home
- 81% English-only · Spanish 15% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Other Indo-European 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
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -79.46%
- Current HPI
- 301.3054
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 0.65%
- 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 |
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| Industrial Technology | 2 | $29B |
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| Insurance | 2 | $17B |
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| Retail | 1 | $60B |
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| Technology Distribution | 1 | $58B |
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| Homebuilding | 1 | $35B |
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| Technology Manufacturing | 1 | $35B |
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Price history
+208.9% since first listed12 events — show timeline
- 2026-05-13 Price Changed $139,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2026-04-16 Price Changed $144,500 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2026-03-17 Listed $149,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2024-08-13 Sold (Public Records) $125,000 Public Records
- 2024-08-09 Sold (MLS) $125,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2024-07-12 Pending — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2024-07-01 Listed $139,900 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2023-11-28 Sold (Public Records) $73,000 Public Records
- 2012-07-03 Sold (MLS) $38,500 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2012-05-15 Listed $42,500 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 2011-11-11 Listed $50,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
- 1990-11-01 Sold (Public Records) $45,000 Public Records
Property tax history
+21.7%/yrLatest (2025): $2,088 · -7.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
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