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538 Kelsey St, Lakeland, FL, 33803

$197,500

Home List Price

$2,345*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,176 SqFt
$168/SqFt
Condo
Schools Nearby

Location

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538 Kelsey St, Lakeland$197,500

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,345*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeCondominium
Attached GarageYes
Year Built1970
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #L4943731
Lot Size0.06 Acres
StatusActive

About 538 Kelsey St

Updated Imperial Southgate Villa! Don’t miss this outstanding value in “The Villas” a 55+ maintenance-free community. The 2BR/2Bath condo has an updated 2019 A/C, a 2015 roof, and a 2024 electric hot water heater plus newer windows. This unit contains a fabulous open kitchen with granite counters, extra storage, and all appliances. Flooring has been improved with Luxury Vinyl that extends to the majority of the home. Both bathrooms have newer sinks and commodes plus the master shower has been completely redone. Outside of the villa, there are gutters and a small patio with a manicured lawn. The utility room has extra storage plus the washer-dryer stays. This is Florida living at its finest! Perfect Southside location, close to Kelly Rec, Walmart, Polk Parkway, and I-4. Don’t wait, see this “Villa” Today!!!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,176 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: REMAX EXPERTS
  • Office Phone: (863) 802-5262
  • Listing Agent: Jay Hickman, Jr

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors

Parking Information:

  • Attached Garage: Yes

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: City Lot, Paved, Private
  • Lot Size: 0.06 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Kathleen Senior High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Southwest Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Davenport School of The Arts, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Southwest Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: South Florida Ave, right on Imperial Blvd., right on Kelsey Street to address.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $197,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $168/SqFt

HOA Fees:

  • Amount: $400
  • Frequency: Monthly

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $266
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Lakeland, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$310.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$192

Avg. Days On Market

44

# of Sold Homes

283

538 Kelsey St vs Lakeland

22 DAYS ON ROCKET

-22 Days

$197,500

-$113.1K Less

$168/SqFt

-$25 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $113.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $25/SqFt less than other homes in Lakeland, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • MLS Number: #L4943731

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: REMAX EXPERTS
  • Office Phone: (863) 802-5262
  • Listing Agent: Jay Hickman, Jr

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 13, 2016Home Sold
$80,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$266$66,521
2018$573$63,813
2017$573$62,500

History based on county public records data.

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$1,453

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$659

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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5
/10

  • Southwest Elementary School

  • 2650 Southwest Ave

  • 0.99 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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2
/10

  • Southwest Middle School

  • 2815 Eden Pkwy

  • 0.90 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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3
/10

  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

  • 510 Hartsell Ave

  • 2.66 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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8
/10

  • Davenport School of The Arts

  • 4751 County Road 547 N

  • 28.00 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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1
/10

  • Kathleen Senior High School

  • 1100 Red Devil Way

  • 4.38 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,396. Most Lakeland, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 538 Kelsey St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 538 Kelsey St property is $197,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 538 Kelsey St is a condo located in Lakeland, Florida, 33803.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 538 Kelsey St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 538 Kelsey St are:
Southwest Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Southwest Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Davenport School of The Arts: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Kathleen Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $266 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 13, 2016 for $80,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 538 Kelsey St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 538 Kelsey St is 1,176 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 538 Kelsey St is 1970.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Polk County›Lakeland›33803›538 Kelsey St

This home is located at 538 Kelsey St in Lakeland, FL and zip code 33803 in the Imperial neighborhood. This 1,176 square foot home, which was built in 1970, sits on a 0.06 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 08, 2024 and is currently priced at $197,500.

In March 2024, from all listings sold in Lakeland, FL there were more than 39 sold above asking price, over 162 sold below and more than 82 were sold right at the asked price. In March 2024 in Lakeland, FL there were 2.1% more homes for sale than in February 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $310,633, while the average time on the real estate market was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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