$280,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025

3233 Gardner Rd Lakeland, FL 33810

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
0.96 Acres

Recently Sold

$219 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Oak Trees
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Park or Greenbelt View

About This Home

As of July 2025

If you're looking for a peaceful, country life, on land, with no HOA, in a cute and cozy cottage, with a metal building, this pretty home might be right for you. You will immediately see and experience that country feeling when entering through the front gates. There is so much space between the road and the house, ideal for anyone with equipment, trailers, RVs, or that just wants a little peace and quiet. The cozy front porch greets you upon arrival. The family room is warm and inviting next to the kitchen and dining area. The cute bay window lets in loads of natural light into the area. If you love to cook, you're going to really enjoy the countertop space in the kitchen. The washer and dryer were moved into the closet of the thirs bathroom at the rear, which is next to the kitchen. There is an adorable bonus space in the heart of the home that leads to the other two bedrooms. A great place to read and unwind. The second bedroom is cozy next to the updated hall bathroom. The primary bedroom is privately situated at the rear left of the home, has pretty fuax wood beams, and has an en-suite bathroom for your convenience. For those who like a detached, metal garage building, you're going to love this property. Store your cars and trucks, your RVs or your boats, you have some options here. There is ample space behind the home too! An old above ground swimming pool has been removed, but the space is still there if you would like to install your own. Please take a look at the virtual tour and aerial photos, and if you love what you see, request a showing today. *** UPDATES and UPGRADES: New AC 2021. Replumbed 2021. New hall bath 2022. Septic riser and filter added 2022. Double pane windows. Hall bath flooring updated. Front porch updated 2022, posts, Traexx, stone accents, siding, new gutters 2022 at front *** You do not want to miss out. Amazing value like this, on a non HOA property, on land does not come up every day. Come see it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jared Weggeland

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART Brokerage Phone: 863-577-1234 License #3343727 Listed on: 05/27/2025

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART

Last Buyer's Agent

Adrian Bello

3D HOME REALTY LLC License #3618414

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.96 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Private Lot
  • Oversized Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Oak Trees
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Oversized Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Private Mailbox

Schools

  • Kathleen Elementary School
  • Kathleen Middle School
  • Kathleen High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,183

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1280
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.96
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Building Area Total: 1410
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41987
  • Directions to Property: Take Kathleen Rd north, go left / west onto Knights Station Rd, go straight over N Galloway Rd, right / north on Gardner Rd, go to the end, gate is on the right near the end
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Lakeland
  • Escrow Postal Code: 33801
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: E Pine St, Suite 11
  • Escrow Street Number: 120
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1044122
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 218.75
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-577-1234
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Street Number Modifier: 3233
  • Living Area Meters: 118.92
  • Room Count: 9

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: West
  • Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Private Mailbox, Storage
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2016-12-22
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12105C0284G

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Oversized

Utilities

  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Number Of Septics: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kathleen Elem
  • High School: Kathleen High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kathleen Middle

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RC
  • Parcel Number: 23-28-04-000000-031012
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Greenbelt, In County, Level, Oversized Lot, Private, Paved
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 3901

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3182.61
  • Tax Book Number: P-81

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2025
Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Cocker Lorraine M & Esi
Bought by
Araujo Marcus Ramon and Allender Bailey Renea
Seller's Agent
Jared Weggeland
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
Buyer's Agent
Adrian Bello
3D HOME REALTY LLC
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Views
72

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.79%
Original Mortgage
$274,928
Outstanding Balance
$274,928
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$2,253

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Brewster Patrick and Brewster Annette
Bought by
Cocker Esi and Cocker Lorraine M
Seller's Agent
Darren Moreno
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
Buyer's Agent
Jared Weggeland
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$212,000
Premium/Discount to List
$12,100
6.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%
Original Mortgage
$208,160
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2010
Sold by
Norman Harris Services Inc
Bought by
Brewster Patrick Lane and Brewster Annette E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$101,288
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2007
Sold by
Ray Shirley A and Ray Shirley
Bought by
Norman Harris Services Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2002
Sold by
Spurlock Allen
Bought by
Ray Shirley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,000
Interest Rate
6.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2001
Sold by
Group Of Consum Cit
Bought by
Spurlock Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$28,600
Interest Rate
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2000
Sold by
Clerk Of The Court
Bought by
Cit Group

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1996
Sold by
Barker Charles R
Bought by
Lilly James D and Lilly Tori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$43,771
Interest Rate
7.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 Easy Title Company
Warranty Deed $280,000 Easy Title Company
Warranty Deed $212,000 Integrity First Title
Warranty Deed $101,300 None Available
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure $50,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $40,000 --
Warranty Deed $25,600 --
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $274,928 FHA
Closed $274,928 FHA
Previous Owner $8,264 FHA
Previous Owner $208,160 FHA
Previous Owner $101,288 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $73,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $28,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $43,771 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $280,000 0.0% $219 / Sq Ft
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Off Market $280,000 -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $279,900 +32.0% $219 / Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Sold $212,000 +6.1% $174 / Sq Ft
05/07/2020 05/07/20 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 For Sale $199,900 -- $164 / 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 $3,183 $196,505 $20,242 $176,263
2024 $2,914 $187,942 -- --
2023 $2,914 $170,856 $0 $0
2022 $2,649 $155,324 $0 $0
2021 $2,444 $141,204 $14,940 $126,264
2020 $780 $47,476 $0 $0
2018 $712 $45,544 $0 $0
2017 $696 $44,607 $0 $0
2016 $643 $43,690 $0 $0
2015 $279 $43,386 $0 $0
2014 $587 $43,042 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4952536

Stellar MLS

APN: 23-28-04-000000-031012