Seller's Agent in 2024
Connie Young
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
(863) 944-0334
7 in this area
72 Total Sales
535 Empress Way Lakeland, FL 33803
Southwest Lakeland NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $310,000 - $394,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,365
Sq Ft
$155/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Fitness Center
- Screened Pool
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Bonus Room
About This Home
As of April 2024SPACIOUS AND WELL-EQUIPPED POOL home in CENTRAL LAKELAND is conveniently located to shopping, dining, professional services, and Polk Parkway for EASY ACCESS TO I-4 TO TAMPA & ORLANDO. Walk to the KELLY RECREATION CENTER offering an Olympic-size heated pool, fitness gym and classes, basketball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor pickleball, tennis, martial arts, children’s programming, quilting, chess, music lessons, and more PLUS a branch of the LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY! Spread out in 2300+ square feet with formal living room, large family/bonus room, and SPLIT 3-BEDROOM PLAN with lots of CROWN MOLDING and other architectural details. TOTALLY REMODELED KITCHEN sports STAINLESS appliances and FARM SINK, GRANITE counters, SUBWAY TILE backsplash, and HUGE 21+ SQ FT ISLAND for baking projects, serving crowds, additional storage, and use as a BREAKFAST BAR. Capitalize on even more storage and display space in an 8-FT WIDE BUILT-IN CHINA CABINET in the FORMAL DINING room. The MAIN BEDROOM WING includes an entry hall, THREE CLOSETS and ensuite bath with double mirrors and STEP-IN SHOWER. PRIVACY WALL and SREEN ENCLOSURE surrounds a BRICK PATIO with WATER FEATURE, expansive RESURFACED POOL, and a separate OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA for pool equipment, toys, bicycles, and garden equipment. Guest bath has new vanity and fixtures is between secondary bedrooms, one of which is very spacious at 10’ x 16.’ The SIDE-ENTRY GARAGE is also oversized with additional cabinetry and shelving and a pedestrian door to the side yard & outdoor storage. FAMILY ROOM with VAULTED CEILING gets TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT streaming through two WALLS OF WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS. Other updates and features include UV-PROTECTED, DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS, outdoor POOL SHOWER, porcelain WOOD-LOOK TILE, water heater under warranty to 2027, new HVAC SYSTEM IN 2022, new POOL PUMP IN 2023, and a CIRCULAR DRIVE for plenty of guest parking. Finally, the bonus of a HOME WARRANTY covering appliances and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems provides additional peace of mind for new owners. Don’t miss this rare find convenient to downtown yet nestled in a quiet neighborhood with no through streets.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP Brokerage Phone: 863-701-2350 License #3012260 Listed on: 12/04/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,876
Year Built
- Built in 1969
Lot Details
- 8,250 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Masonry wall
- Property is zoned RE-2
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
- Secured Garage or Parking
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Block Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,365 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Chair Railings
- Crown Molding
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Pane Windows
- Bonus Room
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Convection Oven
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Solid Wood Cabinet
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Pool
- Screened Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Gunite Pool
- Fence Around Pool
- Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Electric Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Legal Lot and Block 10 / C
- Assessor Parcel Number 23-28-36-138200-003100
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Imperial Southgate Subdivision
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 4, 2023
Closed on
Apr 19, 2024
Sold by
Lamay Margaret J
Bought by
Mercado Jose M
Seller's Agent
Connie Young
BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Moore-Johnson
REAL BROKER, LLC
List Price
$397,500
Sold Price
$355,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,500
-10.69%
Views
286
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,540
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.65%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 22, 2001
Sold by
Blackburn Dean E and Blackburn J Blackburn A
Bought by
Lamay Gene and Lamay Margaret J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,950
Interest Rate
7.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 1995
Sold by
Leger Larry L and Leger Marla
Bought by
Blackburn Dean E and Juanita Blackburn A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,400
Interest Rate
8.35%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Jose M | $355,000 | Oakley Title Llc | |
| Lamay Gene | $133,000 | -- | |
| Blackburn Dean E | $83,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Lamay Gene | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lamay Gene | $110,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Lamay Gene | $110,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Lamay Gene | $131,950 | |
| Previous Owner | Blackburn Dean E | $66,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2024 04/19/24 | Sold | $355,000 | -9.0% | $150 / Sq Ft |
| 03/07/2024 03/07/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/14/2024 02/14/24 | Price Changed | $390,000 | -1.9% | $165 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2024 02/13/24 | For Sale | $397,500 | 0.0% | $168 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2024 01/30/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2024 01/09/24 | Price Changed | $397,500 | -0.6% | $168 / Sq Ft |
| 12/04/2023 12/04/23 | For Sale | $399,900 | -- | $169 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,876 | $149,839 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $1,876 | $145,475 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,814 | $141,238 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,794 | $137,124 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,773 | $135,231 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,724 | $129,726 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,679 | $127,058 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,657 | $124,445 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,676 | $123,580 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,539 | $122,599 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Brandon Moore-Johnson
REAL BROKER, LLC
(863) 944-0682
1 in this area
75 Total Sales
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: L4941089
APN: 23-28-36-138200-003100
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