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1508 Leighton Avenue

Lakeland, FL 33803

4 beds
2 baths
2,955 sqft
14,510 sqft lot
$177 per sqft
1964 build
– on site

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This stunning MOVE-IN READY 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath family home is in a prime location just blocks from Lake Hollingsworth! Step into this beautifully renovated home featuring a brand-NEW ROOF, A/C, and WATER HEATER! This gorgeous home features a formal living room with an ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, a cozy family room, a dining area, and an oversized bonus room with a built-in bar—perfect for entertaining! The remodeled kitchen boasts sleek QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, stainless steel appliances, and custom woodwork, making it a dream for any home chef. Freshly painted inside and out, the home showcases NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING throughout, along with tastefully updated bathrooms featuring marble-like tile. A serene ZEN FOUNTAIN area adds a touch of tranquility, while the oversized driveway ensures ample parking. Nestled in a friendly community near top-rated schools, playgrounds, golf courses, Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, Publix, coffee shops, restaurants, and medical facilities, this home is also just minutes from vibrant Downtown Lakeland. Located on a picturesque street near Lake Hollingsworth, this one-owner home offers a beautifully landscaped backyard with mature oak trees and a storage building. Don’t miss out on this well-maintained gem—schedule your showing today!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / WEICHERT REALTORS EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 15, 2025 •

MLS# TB8361339 —

The Building

Year Built:

1964
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Crawlspace
Building Area Total:

2955
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring:

Laminate
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Other Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2955
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From US-98/Bartow Rd, head west on Crystal Lake Dr., then turn left onto Leighton Ave.
Latitude:

28.024517
Longitude:

-81.929828
Coordinates:

-81.929828, 28.024517

The Property

Parcel Number:

242829253900003050
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

Cul-De-Sac
Lot Size Acres:

0.33
Lot Size Area:

14510
Lot Size SqFt:

14510
Lot Size Dimensions:

100 x 145
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

RA-1
Direction Faces:

West
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Sidewalk
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Street Dead-End
Flood Zone Code:

X
Flood Zone Panel:

12105C0320G
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

5
Tax Block:

C
Tax Legal Description:

RUGBY ESTATES PB 46 PG 27 BLK C LOT 5
Tax Book Number:

46-27
Tax Annual Amount:

2528.39

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/TB8361339
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

Schools

Elementary School:

Philip O’Brien Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
High School:

Lakeland Senior High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

RUGBY ESTATES
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Pool Private:

false
Pets Allowed:

Yes
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Parking Features:

Converted Garage

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$525,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,811
Taxes	$210
Insurance	$144
Utilities	$226 See report
Total	$3,391/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/14/25 Mar 14, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$525,000	61.5%
6/12/24 Jun 12, 2024		STELLAR_MLS	$325,000	-7.1%
5/26/24 May 26, 2024		STELLAR_MLS	$350,000

House For Sale

$525,000

Cost Est.

$3,391/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

Hector Contreras

WEICHERT REALTORS EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES

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This house located in Lake Bentley, Lakeland, FL 33803 is currently for sale for $525,000. 1508 Leighton Avenue is a 2,955 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 1508 Leighton Avenue is in the Lake Bentley neighborhood of Lakeland and has a WalkScore® of 44, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Philip O'Brien Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue Academy, Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering, Crystal Lake Middle School, Winston Academy Of Engineering, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, Rochelle School Of The Arts, Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, and Lakeland Senior High School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and WEICHERT REALTORS EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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