NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1531 Royal Forest Loop Lakeland, FL 33811

Medulla Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $587,000 - $618,818

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,612 Sq Ft
$230/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2017

Last sale price $340,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,596/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Pond Waterfront
  • In Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • 0.58 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of April 2017

Move in beautiful pool home with a WOW price. Stylishly updated throughout on over a half acre and a quiet pond, located in South Lakeland gated community zoned for George Jenkins High School. A true 4 Bedroom with 3 car garage AND dedicated office at the front of the home has newer wood floors and cathedral ceilings. You'll love the granite counter tops, pool access thru French doors w/ built in blinds from master, breakfast room and BR 4; triple slider gives great view of pool from the living room. Enjoy pond views from caged pool deck with large covered area, and also from back garden. Wood burning fireplace with updated ceramic tile gives a focus to the family room. The master enjoys a large suite with 2 spacious walk-in closets, linen closet, dual vanities, water closet, jetted tub and large shower. Secondary bath has dual sinks, fully tiled tub/shower, pool access and linen closet. Newer french door refrigerator and great view of pool from kitchen sink, tons of cabinets, breakfast bar opens to breakfast area and family room. Other features: water softner, irrigation and security system, landscape curbing, large inside utility room, built-ins in all bedroom closets, well maintained lawn, outdoor lighting, beveled glass accents on front door; seller replaced AC approx 5 years ago; pool resurfaced in 08 and has waterfall feature. Come enjoy the view, the bird life, the privacy and the attention to detail inside and outside of this sure to delight home.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Bashlor

KBL REALTY License #3232358

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,236

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • 50 Feet of Pond Waterfront
  • Private Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $37 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,612 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Inside Utility
  • Laundry in unit
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Access To Pond
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Medulla Elementary School
  • Lakeland Highlands Middl Middle School
  • George Jenkins High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include private road, recreational facilities
  • Longwood Place Subdivision
  • Association Owns Recreation Facilities
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,236

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$37 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • HOA Fee Includes: Private Road, Recreational Facilities
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 2612
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.58
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Building Area Total: 3951
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25300
  • Directions to Property: S. Florida Ave. to Ewell Rd., left on Old HWY 37, right on Longwood Oaks Blvd., left on Longwood Dr South, thru gate then left on Royal Forest Lane , right on Royal Forest Loop to address.
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR305901
  • Co List Office Phone: 863-687-2233
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1049026
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 130.17
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 Acre to 1 Acre
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • Planned Unit Development Yn: 1
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave Hood, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
  • Street Number Modifier: 1531
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Attic,Breakfast Room Separate,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Foyer,Inside Utility
  • Room Count: 11

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Other, Pool Sweep
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Trees/Woods, Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water Access: Pond
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View: Pond
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 50
  • Flood Zone Date: 2016-12-22T00:00:00.000
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12105C0480G
  • Water Frontage Feet Pond: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Deed Restrictions, Gated, Tennis Courts
  • Association Amenities: Gated, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 445
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: Verify with HOA
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required

Fee Information

  • Monthly HOA Amount: 37.08

Schools

  • Elementary School: Medulla Elem
  • High School: George Jenkins High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lakeland Highlands Middl

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES
  • Parcel Number: 23-29-23-141809-000310
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: In County, Private
  • Flood Zone Code: A
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Zoning Compatible YN: 1

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Verify with HOA documents

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3236
  • Tax Book Number: 101-23
  • Tax Lot: 31

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Pond

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2023
Sold by
Russo Dennis and Russo Jennifer Elizabeth
Bought by
Russo Dennis and Russo Jennifer Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$599,955

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2017
Closed on
Apr 10, 2017
Sold by
Lee David and Lee Michelle
Bought by
Russo Dennis
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Bashlor
KBL REALTY
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2007
Sold by
Walker Eleanore F and Hartman Joseph T
Bought by
Lee Michelle and Lee David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,700
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2007
Sold by
Martinez Annette R and Martinez Rubin
Bought by
Walker Eleanore F and Hartman Joseph T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2004
Sold by
Keller Bud L and Keller Donna Jean
Bought by
Martinez Ruben and Martinez Annette R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,500
Interest Rate
5.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2000
Sold by
Chenier Gary J and Deter Doris S
Bought by
Damkjer Keith A and Damkjer Deborah K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,800
Interest Rate
7.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1998
Sold by
Rfh Iii Inc
Bought by
Keller Bud L and Keller Donna J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1997
Sold by
Rfh Iii Inc
Bought by
Chenier Gary J and Deter Doris S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Russo Dennis $100 --
Russo Dennis $340,000 Stewart Title Company
Lee Michelle $323,000 Landamerica Relocation Title
Walker Eleanore F $323,000 Landamerica Relocation Title
Martinez Ruben $330,000 --
Damkjer Keith A $46,000 --
Keller Bud L $31,900 --
Chenier Gary J $35,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Russo Dennis $250,000
Previous Owner Lee Michelle $290,700
Previous Owner Martinez Ruben $99,500
Previous Owner Chenier Gary J $15,700
Previous Owner Chenier Gary J $37,800
Previous Owner Chenier Gary J $184,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Off Market $340,000 -- --
04/10/2017 04/10/17 Sold $340,000 +1.5% $130 / Sq Ft
03/07/2017 03/07/17 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2017 02/28/17 For Sale $335,000 -- $128 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,654 $354,914 -- --
2024 $4,464 $344,912 -- --
2023 $4,464 $334,866 $0 $0
2022 $4,324 $325,113 $0 $0
2021 $4,350 $315,644 $0 $0
2020 $4,301 $311,286 $0 $0
2018 $4,290 $301,885 $77,811 $224,074
2017 $3,264 $232,358 $0 $0
2016 $3,236 $227,579 $0 $0
2015 $2,845 $225,997 $0 $0
2014 $3,096 $224,203 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4719199

Stellar MLS

APN: 23-29-23-141809-000310