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955 Southern Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33815

$198,000

Home List Price

$2,351*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,133 SqFt
$175/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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955 Southern Ave, Lakeland$198,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,351*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1946
HeatingWindow Unit(s)
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
MLS #T3513940
Lot Size0.54 Acres
StatusActive

About 955 Southern Ave

Double lot! Single Family Home on a fenced in corner lot with a mobile home and wash & storage house (washer/dryer) on property not counted in single family home living/total square footage. Great home with lots of extra space on the property along with the ancillary structures. Ready for next owner to update and make it their own!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1946
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,133 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: SOUTHERN STATES REALTY SERVICE
  • Listing Agent: Troy Railsback

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Oven, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum, Tile
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s)

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Awning(s)

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Oversized Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.54 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

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

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: New Tampa Hwy/George Jenkins Blvd. to Wabash Avenue South. Turn south on Wabash Avenue South. Turn left on Highland Avenue West. Turn left onto Southern Avenue. Home is on that corner on the left.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $198,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $175/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,058
  • 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

955 Southern Ave vs Lakeland

33 DAYS ON ROCKET

-11 Days

$198,000

-$112.6K Less

$175/SqFt

-$18 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $112.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $18/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: #T3513940

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: SOUTHERN STATES REALTY SERVICE
  • Listing Agent: Troy Railsback

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$1,058$59,331
2018$914$55,469
2017$914$53,164

History based on county public records data.

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$1,056

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$660

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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1
/10

  • Jesse Keen Elementary School

  • 815 Plateau Ave

  • 0.30 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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3
/10

  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

  • 510 Hartsell Ave

  • 1.36 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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2
/10

  • Sleepy Hill Middle School

  • 2215 Sleepy Hill Rd

  • 4.27 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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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

  • 1.85 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 $34,345. The most common annual income of people living in Lakeland, FL is less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 955 Southern Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 955 Southern Ave property is $198,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 955 Southern Ave is a house located in Lakeland, Florida, 33815.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 955 Southern Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 955 Southern Ave are:
Jesse Keen Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Sleepy Hill Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10
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 $1,058 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 955 Southern Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 955 Southern Ave is 1,133 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 955 Southern Ave is 1946.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Polk County›Lakeland›33815›955 Southern Ave

This home is located at 955 Southern Ave in Lakeland, FL and zip code 33815. This 1,133 square foot home, which was built in 1946, sits on a 0.54 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $198,000.

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. The number of listings in Lakeland, FL increased by 2.1% between February 2024 and March 2024. In March 2024, listings were on the market for 44 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $310,633.

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

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