$202,000 - $282,000
RENTED JUL 29, 2025

3857 Academia Ave Lakeland, FL 33803

Downtown Lakeland Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$158 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold August 21, 2024

Last sale price $278,700 $169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,700/month

Highlights

  • Great Room
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • Community Pool
  • 3-minute walk to The Morton Arboretum

About This Home

As of July 2025

New Townhome for rent. This is a three bedroom 2.5 bathroom home with one car garage ,and a community pool. Located close to Polk County parkway and plenty of shopping and restaurants. Downtown Lakeland is a short 10 minute drive where you can find lots of entertainment. Bonnet Springs Park just a 10 minute drive. Circle B Reserve is a half mile down the road. Don't wait, this will go fast!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Lana Burke

LPT REALTY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 877-366-2213 License #3173604 Listed on: 05/28/2025

LPT REALTY, LLC

Last Renter's Agent

Lana Burke

LPT REALTY, LLC Brokerage Phone: 877-366-2213 License #3173604 Listed on: 05/28/2025

LPT REALTY, LLC

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 2024

Lot Details

  • 2,265

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bi-Level Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 2,265 Sq Ft Lot
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Property Available on 6/16/25
  • The owner pays for grounds care
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-29-02-272001-000590

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • One College Place Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 2024

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lease Amount Frequency: Monthly
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Available Date: 2025-06-16
  • Long Term YN: 1
  • Rent Spree URL: https://apply.link/91hjuNY

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1652
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Building Area Total: 1920
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2265
  • Owner Pays: Grounds Care
  • Directions to Property: 98 S to Winter Lake Rd to address
  • Status: Leased
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 524162049
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 1.27
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 877-366-2213
  • Special Features: 4098

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Street Number Modifier: 3857
  • Living Area Meters: 153.48
  • Room Count: 5

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

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool
  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Building Name Number: 3857

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 24-29-02-272001-000590
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 210

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2024
Closed on
Aug 21, 2024
Sold by
Maronda Homes Llc
Bought by
Stephen Jestin Sam and Stephen Joseph Jessica
Seller's Agent
Jay Garick
ADNORAM REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Shelby Samuel
LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$278,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,200
-0.43%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$260,604

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,096
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.96%
Original Mortgage
$264,765
Outstanding Balance
$262,723
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$2,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2024
Sold by
College Place Properties Llc
Bought by
Maronda Homes Inc
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
Stephen Jestin Sam $278,700 Steel City Title
Maronda Homes Inc $338,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stephen Jestin Sam $264,765
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Rented $2,100 +5.0% --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $2,000 -9.1% $1 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $2,200 -4.3% $1 / Sq Ft
05/28/2025 05/28/25 For Rent $2,300 0.0% --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Sold $278,700 -2.2% $165 / Sq Ft
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Price Changed $284,900 +0.7% $168 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Price Changed $282,900 +1.1% $167 / Sq Ft
02/05/2024 02/05/24 For Sale $279,900 -- $165 / 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 -- $7,448 $7,448 --
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lana Burke

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Lana Burke

    LPT REALTY, LLC

    (863) 529-4436

    1 in this area

    176 Total Sales

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jay Garick

    ADNORAM REALTY

    (407) 687-4128

    9 in this area

    3,948 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Shelby Samuel

    LIVE FLORIDA REALTY

    (863) 661-5940

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4953304

Stellar MLS

APN: 24-29-02-272001-000590

Florida Polk County Lakeland 33801 Downtown Lakeland

3857 Academia Ave, Lakeland, FL

This home is located at 3857 Academia Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 since 28 May 2025 and is currently priced at $260,604. This property was built in 2024. 3857 Academia Ave 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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