NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Towering Pines Dr Lakeland, FL 33813

Lakeland Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $336,043 - $429,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,787 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2018

Last sale price $215,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,443/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Fruit Trees
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2018

A picturesque home awaits you! Near a cul-de-sac, with a yard that'll give you privacy and an expansive view of a conservation area. Step into a floor plan that is open and flexible. Sliding doors leading to an extended lanai filter beams of light into the great room. The split bedroom layout has the Master to the right, spacious, with a decorative tray ceiling adding volume, sliding doors to the lanai and an adjoined bath with his/her walk-in closets, a glamour bath complete with garden tub, glass walk-in shower, private latrine area and his/her sinks. If you need a bit of space, you'll never feel crowded in here! The kitchen is open and offers all appliances with updated Samsung refrigerator, glass stove top, breakfast bar space, a built-in desk and large pantry closet. A dining room or dinette area could be made from the rooms on either side of the kitchen or feel free to make them a den/office space, a family room, or another desirable area. With this floor plan you have the flexibility to make your living space your own! The secondary bedrooms both have window views and large closets and share a full bath with tub/shower. This home also provides you with a newer A/C, inside utility and offers built in cabinets and a sink for convenience and easy storage. So come kick your shoes off and enjoy the greenery and the variety of birds that come to feed - tranquil and relaxing after a long hard day at work. Great location for good schools and seconds away from multimillion dollar homes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Fran Williams

License #694666 Listed on: 01/05/2018

Co-Listed By

Laurie Mitchell

License #703895

Last Buyer's Agent

John Read

STRAIGHT UP REALTY & PM LLC License #3202224

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,673

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fruit Trees

HOA Fees

  • $6 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,787 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Scott Lake Elementary School
  • Lakeland Highlands Middl Middle School
  • George Jenkins High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Christina Estates Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • Rental Restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,673

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$6 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1787
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Building Area Total: 2538
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10799
  • Directions to Property: S Florida Ave. to Christina Blvd. Right onto Towering Pines, destination on Left near cul-de-sac.
  • Status: Sold
  • Down Payment Resource URL: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=L4724823&show_results=true&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: http://www.workforce-resource.com/eligibility/listing?metro_area=MFRMLS&listing_id=L4724823&cview=true&show_results=true&customer_portal=true
  • Homestead Y N: Yes
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Home Warranty Y N: No
  • Planned Unit Development Y N: No
  • Ratio: Close Price\List Price: 0.97772
  • Price per Sq Ft: 120.31
  • Close to Original List Price Ratio: 0.93478
  • Ratio: Current Price\Building Area Total: 84.71
  • View: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 305901
  • Co List Office Phone: 863-687-2233
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave Hood, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Street Number Modifier: 228
  • Room Count: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View Y N: No
  • Water Access Y N: No
  • Water Extras Y N: No
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12105C0480G
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking: No

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Public
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions
  • Association Fee: 70
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Approval Required YN: No

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 70
  • Monthly HOA Fee: 5.83
  • Total Monthly Fees: 5.83

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R
  • Parcel Number: 23-29-24-141889-000080
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 2016-12-22
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • Pet Restrictions: Please contact HOA to verify restrictions
  • Lease Restrictions Y N: Yes
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Verify any and all restrictions with HOA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1673
  • Tax Book Number: 104-47
  • Tax Lot: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 5, 2018
Closed on
Apr 19, 2018
Sold by
Ferrer Wilma
Bought by
Tinkle Gretchen Faith Prasher and Marvin Conrad And Gretchen Fai
Seller's Agent
Fran Williams
Buyer's Agent
John Read
STRAIGHT UP REALTY & PM LLC
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-6.52%
Current Estimated Value
$384,558

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,558
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2004
Sold by
Silco Real Estate Exchange Inc
Bought by
Ferrer Wilma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,500
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Tinkle Gretchen Faith Prasher $215,000 Sunbelt Title Agency
Ferrer Wilma $169,500 Paramount Title Of Polk Coun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ferrer Wilma $15,000
Previous Owner Ferrer Wilma $156,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Sold $215,000 -2.2% $120 / Sq Ft
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2018 02/22/18 Price Changed $219,900 -2.2% $123 / Sq Ft
02/06/2018 02/06/18 Price Changed $224,900 -2.2% $126 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 For Sale $230,000 -- $129 / 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
2023 $3,972 $237,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,707 $215,545 $0 $0
2021 $3,226 $195,950 $39,000 $156,950
2020 $3,096 $186,537 $37,000 $149,537
2018 $2,828 $162,572 $35,000 $127,572
2017 $1,708 $124,808 $0 $0
2016 $1,673 $122,241 $0 $0
2015 $1,260 $121,391 $0 $0
2014 $1,578 $120,428 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Fran Williams

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  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Laurie Mitchell

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  • John Read

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    John Read

    STRAIGHT UP REALTY & PM LLC

    (863) 327-6717

    1 in this area

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4724823

Stellar MLS

APN: 23-29-24-141889-000080

Florida Polk County Lakeland 33813 Lakeland Highlands

228 Towering Pines Dr, Lakeland, FL

This home is located at 228 Towering Pines Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813 since 05 January 2018 and is currently estimated at $383,511, approximately $214 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 228 Towering Pines Dr is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Scott Lake Elementary School, Rochelle School Of The Arts, and Winston Academy of Engineering.

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