NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2442 Colonel Ford Dr Lakeland, FL 33813

Estimated Value: $439,633 - $484,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,240 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 28, 2021

Last sale price $355,000 $158 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,884/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Attic
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Separate Formal Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Welcome to your new POOL home in the gated community of Benford Heights in South Lakeland surrounded by some of the best rated schools in the area with easy access to the Polk Parkway and just a short drive Publix! Recent updates to this home include a BRAND NEW roof installed 3/2021 including a 10 year transferrable warranty, all new flooring with the exception of the tile, updated stainless steel appliances and so much more. Palms, beautiful flowers, and brand new landscape curbing adorn the exterior of the home. Stepping into the home, you'll immediately notice gorgeous arches, upgraded crown molding, and custom tile inlays. The foyer separates the formal living and dining rooms, both with new 12mm laminate flooring, creating a great space for greeting guests. The dining room has an updated chandelier which I s color coordinated to match the new flooring and has a clear line of sight to the spacious family room with beautiful views of the screen lanai and glistening pool through glass sliders. The kitchen comes complete with updated shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, bar seating for guest overflow, and a breakfast nook with picture frame window. The main bedroom suite features matching laminate flooring, glass slider access to the lanai and pool deck, walk-in closet, plus an ensuite bathroom compete with separate his-and-her vanities, garden tub, stand-up shower, and private water closet. This split plan home has 3 guest bedrooms which share a guest bathroom with a tub/shower combo. And if you work from home, you can easily use the fourth bedroom and a home office! Spend afternoons relaxing on your covered lanai, invite friends over for a dip in the pool, or play with your pets in the privacy fenced backyard. There's even a separate patio perfect for grilling. This is a great opportunity to own a fabulous home in coveted South Lakeland so schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Casandra Vann

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART License #3078575 Listed on: 03/11/2021

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART

Co-Listed By

Brandon Gengler

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART License #3466237

Last Buyer's Agent

Stellar Non-Member Agent

Stellar Non-Member Office

Stellar Non-Member Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,903

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Landscaped with Trees

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,240 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gunite Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-29-21-287006-000450

Community Details

Overview

  • David Whann Association, Phone Number (863) 528-5748
  • Benford Heights Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,903

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Living Area: 2240.00
  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Building Area Total: 2922.00
  • Down Payment Resource URL: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/L4921414?w=Agent&skip_sso=true
  • Down Payment Resource URL 2: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/L4921414?w=Customer
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454
  • Building Search Sq Meters: 271.46
  • Down Payment Resource Assistance: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/L4921414?w=PubMLS
  • Directions to Property: Heading south on Florida Avenue, turn left on to CR 540A, follow CR 540A to Lakeland Highlands Road and turn right. Stay on Lakeland Highlands Road until you come to Crews Lake Drive and turn left. Benford Heights neighborhood will be the 2nd subdivision you come to on your right. Go through gate and turn left, home will be on your left hand side
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1044122
  • Status: Sold
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Family Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate, Inside Utility
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area Meters: 208.10
  • Street Number Modifier: 2442

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Tile
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Irrigation System, Lighting, Sliding Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Flood Zone Date: 12/22/2016
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12105C0485G
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Public, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Gated Community
  • Pet Restrictions: Buyer to verify.
  • Monthly HOA Fees: 41.67
  • Association Fee: 500.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Name: David Whann
  • Phone: 863-528-5748
  • Association: Yes
  • Security: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Association Email: benfordheightshoa@gmail.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 500.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 41.67

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Parcel Number: 24-29-21-287006-000450
  • Lot Features: In County, Level/Flat, Street Paved, Street Private
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 971

Rental Info

  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: Buyer to verify.
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: Buyer to verify.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2903.29
  • Tax Book Number: 107-2
  • Tax Lot: 45

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2021
Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Kleine David Alexander and Kleine Dana Barrow
Bought by
Lianes Adalberto Ruiz and Guillermes Jenny Pimienta
Seller's Agent
Casandra Vann
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
Buyer's Agent
Stellar Non-Member Agent
Stellar Non-Member Office
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.43%
Current Estimated Value
$468,158

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,158
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$348,570
Outstanding Balance
$315,398
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$152,760

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2015
Sold by
Amador Joao and Amador Eliana
Bought by
Kleine David Alexander and Kleine Dana Barrow

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,399
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2004
Sold by
Florida Home Designs Inc
Bought by
Amador Joao and Amador Eliana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,700
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Benford Development Inc
Bought by
Florida Home Designs Inc
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
Lianes Adalberto Ruiz $355,000 Smart Title Llc
Kleine David Alexander $254,000 Lakeland Title Llc
Amador Joao $202,900 Premier Title Of Lakeland In
Florida Home Designs Inc $60,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lianes Adalberto Ruiz $348,570
Previous Owner Kleine David Alexander $249,399
Previous Owner Amador Joao $192,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Sold $355,000 +1.4% $158 / Sq Ft
03/24/2021 03/24/21 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2021 03/21/21 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
03/14/2021 03/14/21 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2021 03/11/21 For Sale $350,000 -- $156 / 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 $4,406 $342,068 -- --
2024 $4,188 $332,428 -- --
2023 $4,188 $322,746 $0 $0
2022 $4,080 $313,346 $53,000 $260,346
2021 $2,945 $219,662 $0 $0
2020 $2,903 $216,629 $0 $0
2018 $2,836 $207,811 $0 $0
2017 $2,766 $203,537 $0 $0
2016 $4,457 $316,389 $0 $0
2015 $1,859 $160,883 $0 $0
2014 $2,078 $159,606 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4921414

Stellar MLS

APN: 24-29-21-287006-000450