NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2012 Merlin Way Lakeland, FL 33803

Outer City of Lakeland Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $319,867 - $365,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
1,992 Sq Ft
$169/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2022

Last sale price $289,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,215/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of April 2023

Welcome Home! This unique property features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with a beautifully renovated largely spaced kitchen. Located in one of the most highly sought after zip codes within Lakeland, and is surrounded by grocery stores, shops, restaurants and MINUTES away from both Southeastern University and Florida Southern College! Specifically includes a large flex space that could be used as an office, play room, game room or anything else that your heart desires.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Natasha Jansen

JPAR COAST TO COAST License #3493681 Listed on: 11/22/2022

JPAR COAST TO COAST

Last Renter's Agent

Natasha Jansen

JPAR COAST TO COAST License #3493681 Listed on: 11/22/2022

JPAR COAST TO COAST

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,065

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x112

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Interior Spaces

  • 1,992 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in unit
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sylvester Shores Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $2,625
  • Property Available on 11/22/22
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-28-29-249800-003070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,065

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lease Amount Frequency: Annually
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Available Date: 2022-11-22
  • Terms Of Lease: 1st Last and Sec Dep Required,Lease Purchase
  • Long Term YN: 1
  • Security Deposit: 2625

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Living Area: 1992
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Building Area Total: 2714
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8999
  • Owner Pays: None
  • Directions to Property: From Orlando, Head to I-4 W. Follow I-4 W to US-98 S/US Hwy 98 N in Lakeland. Take exit 32 from I-4 W. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 32 for US-98 toward Lakeland/Dade City. Follow US-98 S/US Hwy 98 N. Turn left onto Bartow RD. Turn right onto Sylvester Rd. Turn left onto Sherwood Park. Turn left onto John Arthur Way. Turn right onto Merlin Way. From Tampa, Take I-4 E and FL-570 E to CR 37B/Lakeland Highlands Rd in Lakeland. Take exit 9 from FL-570 E. Continue on CR 37B/Lakeland Highlands Rd. Take Glendale St, New Jersey Rd and Sylvester Rd to Merlin Way.
  • Status: Leased
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 506030271
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 1.41
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Split Bedroom, Thermostat
  • Appliances Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Modifier: 2012
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room,Storage Rooms
  • Living Area Meters: 185.06
  • Room Count: 0

Exterior Features

  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Street Lights, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: None

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: None
  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00
  • Application Fee: 50

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 24-28-29-249800-003070
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x112
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 836

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2022
Closed on
Mar 24, 2022
Sold by
Robert Michael Fausette Pa
Bought by
Sunny Horizon Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Joseph Mcguire
3 POINT REAL ESTATE SOLUTION
Buyer's Agent
Natasha Jansen
JPAR COAST TO COAST
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
7.43%
Current Estimated Value
$336,467

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,467
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$173,400
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2021
Sold by
Jones Joel T
Bought by
Robert Michael Fausette Pa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2012
Sold by
Rutland Mark and Rutland Alison P
Bought by
Jones Joel T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,600
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2010
Sold by
Rutland Alison P and Rutland Mark
Bought by
Rutland Mark and Rutland Alison P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
Sold by
Rutland Mark
Bought by
Rutland Alison P

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2002
Sold by
Eileen Trust R Graveley
Bought by
Rutland Mark and Rutland Alison P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,930
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1994
Sold by
Graveley Eileen R
Bought by
Shoemaker Scott Wilson and Frasier Cheryl Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,500
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sunny Horizon Investments Llc $289,000 New Title Company Name
Robert Michael Fausette Pa $180,000 Peer Title Inc
Jones Joel T $99,600 Attorney
Rutland Mark -- Attorney
Rutland Alison P -- None Available
Rutland Mark $99,900 --
Shoemaker Scott Wilson $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sunny Horizon Investments Llc $240,000
Closed Sunny Horizon Investments Llc $173,400
Previous Owner Robert Michael Fausette Pa $162,000
Previous Owner Jones Joel T $99,600
Previous Owner Rutland Mark $69,930
Previous Owner Rutland Mark $69,930
Previous Owner Shoemaker Scott Wilson $70,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Rented $2,800 +6.7% --
01/15/2023 01/15/23 Price Changed $2,625 -12.5% $1 / Sq Ft
11/22/2022 11/22/22 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Sold $289,000 +7.4% $145 / Sq Ft
03/03/2022 03/03/22 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2022 02/25/22 For Sale $269,000 -- $135 / 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 $5,065 $268,203 $37,796 $230,407
2024 $4,649 $280,522 -- --
2023 $4,649 $255,020 $36,896 $218,124
2022 $4,757 $258,938 $35,096 $223,842
2021 $3,366 $177,967 $31,496 $146,471
2020 $3,270 $175,897 $29,697 $146,200
2018 $2,865 $149,114 $27,897 $121,217
2017 $2,576 $130,945 $0 $0
2016 $2,416 $120,942 $0 $0
2015 $2,404 $117,533 $0 $0
2014 $2,011 $106,848 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2023

    Natasha Jansen

    JPAR COAST TO COAST

    (407) 818-8740

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Natasha Jansen
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joseph Mcguire

    3 POINT REAL ESTATE SOLUTION

    (813) 419-3154

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Joseph Mcguire
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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: O6074207

Stellar MLS

APN: 24-28-29-249800-003070

Florida Polk County Lakeland 33803 Outer City of Lakeland

2012 Merlin Way, Lakeland, FL

This home is located at 2012 Merlin Way, Lakeland, FL 33803 since 22 November 2022 and is currently priced at $336,467. This property was built in 1961. 2012 Merlin Way is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Philip O'brien Elementary School, Rochelle School Of The Arts, and Combee Academy of Design & Engineering.

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