Seller's Agent in 2020
Janet Mennella
Paradise Real Estate International LLC
(561) 252-0667
53 Total Sales
659 Racoon Ln Lorida, FL 33857
Estimated Value: $295,000 - $332,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,494
Sq Ft
$208/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Home fronts a canal
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Deck
- Powered Boats Allowed
- Central Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of July 2020Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath deep water canal home with direct access to Lake Istokpoga, a 27,692 acre flood controlled lake, the fifth largest lake in the state, known for its champion bass! Oversized boat house with metal roof, lift dock & deck 25x26 & boat ramp. Home is brick & concrete, on an oversized corner lot. This home partially furnished. (see remarks)Kitchen has wood cabinetry, granite counter tops and stainless appliances. (new range) Wood plank laminate flooring, bathrooms updated, cedar lined closets, glass front door, Metal roof 2018, A/C 2019, Clam shell hurricane shutters on the windows. Oversized garage with 2 new garage doors that open at both ends. RV carport. Entertain your family & friends and enjoy the magnificent sunsets and natural beauty of birds & wildlife from your patio. Come live the dream in Istokpoga Shores a golf cart friends community with no HOA.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Paradise Real Estate International LLC License #3214586 Listed on: 01/30/2020
Last Buyer's Agent
Tom Barrett
INACTIVE License #3394320
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,397
Year Built
- Built in 1970
Lot Details
- 11,531 Sq Ft Lot
- Home fronts a canal
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- 1 Carport Space
Home Design
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Metal Roof
- Concrete Siding
- Block Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1,494 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Partially Furnished
- Ceiling Fan
- Double Hung Windows
- Drapes & Rods
- Blinds
- Canal Views
Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Microwave
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Fred Wild Elementary School
- Sebring Middle School
- Sebring High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Water Softener
- Septic Tank
Community Details
- Powered Boats Allowed
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number C-29-35-31-060-0000-0910
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 23, 2025
Sold by
Merkle Christopher Leo and Merkle Ruth Reiland
Bought by
Christopher L Merkle And Ruth R Merkle Living and Merkle
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 30, 2020
Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Michael Cynthia A
Bought by
Merkle Christopher Leo and Merkle Ruth Reiland
Seller's Agent
Janet Mennella
Paradise Real Estate International LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tom Barrett
INACTIVE
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$176,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-6.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.28%
Original Mortgage
$159,210
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 28, 2016
Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Hawes Maureen M and Hawes Jason
Bought by
Michael Cynthia A
Seller's Agent
Lorraine Grifo
Paradise Real Estate International LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lorraine Grifo
RE/MAX Realty Plus
List Price
$209,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,000
-35.41%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.40%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 6, 2011
Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
Altimari Christopher and Altimari Sharon
Bought by
Hawes Maureen M
Seller's Agent
Rona Port
INACTIVE
Buyer's Agent
Shirley Faulk
INACTIVE
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,900
-34.33%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.68%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 2003
Sold by
Altimari Christopher and Altimari Sharon A
Bought by
Christopher & Sharon Altimari Trust
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher L Merkle And Ruth R Merkle Living | $100 | None Listed On Document | |
| Merkle Christopher Leo | $176,900 | None Listed On Document | |
| Michael Cynthia A | $135,000 | Heartland Title Ins Agency C | |
| Hawes Maureen M | $105,000 | Midflorida Title Professiona | |
| Christopher & Sharon Altimari Trust | -- | Pinellas Park Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Merkle Christopher Leo | $159,210 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2020 07/02/20 | Sold | $176,900 | -6.8% | $118 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/09/2020 06/09/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/30/2020 01/30/20 | For Sale | $189,900 | +40.7% | $127 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/24/2017 02/24/17 | Sold | $135,000 | -35.4% | $90 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/11/2017 02/11/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/28/2016 09/28/16 | For Sale | $209,000 | +99.0% | $140 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/06/2014 06/06/14 | Sold | $105,000 | -34.3% | $70 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/22/2014 05/22/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/08/2011 08/08/11 | For Sale | $159,900 | -- | $107 / Sq Ft |
Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS®
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 | $3,239 | $274,635 | $26,000 | $248,635 |
| 2024 | $3,262 | $221,882 | $26,000 | $195,882 |
| 2023 | $3,262 | $190,595 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,841 | $186,702 | $17,500 | $169,202 |
| 2021 | $2,659 | $157,516 | $17,500 | $140,016 |
| 2020 | $2,401 | $142,349 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,212 | $128,681 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,397 | $139,360 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,018 | $92,936 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,017 | $91,024 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $980 | $90,391 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,969 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Janet Mennella
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2020
Tom Barrett
INACTIVE
-
Lorraine Grifo
Seller's Agent in 2017
Lorraine Grifo
Paradise Real Estate International LLC
(863) 414-2001
50 Total Sales
-
R
Seller's Agent in 2014
Rona Port
INACTIVE
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Shirley Faulk
INACTIVE
Map
Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 271424
APN: C-29-35-31-060-0000-0910
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