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1539 E Fern Road

Lakeland, FL 33801

3 beds
2 baths
1,463 sqft
15,930 sqft lot
$208 per sqft
1935 build
– on site

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ONE OF A KIND! Extremely well maintained historical home on .33 acre lot with a large fenced yard and many professionally installed upgrades located just a quick walk to Downtown Lakeland! The home offers historical charm features such as large covered front porch with pillars, high ceilings, built- in cabinets, LARGE OVERSIZED WINDOWS, hardwood floors in some areas, detached garage, and wood burning fireplace. The home has three living spaces that offer a flexible layout to suit your needs and taste. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are on the East side of the home and share the stunning hall bathroom with walk in shower that received a professional remodel in 2021! The kitchen features granite countertops, wood cabinets, ample storage and workspace and deluxe appliances with - gas stove range. Adjacent to the kitchen is a compact half bath and the third bedroom has been converted to an indoor laundry room/craft room, but could easily be changed back to a bedroom, or used as an office. The home is located in a quiet walking neighborhood with quick access to downtown Lakeland's events, restaurants, shopping and pubs. The lake to lake bike path is nearby as well as neighborhood park and Lake Bonny. Windows replaced 2019, Roof installed 2021, HVAC 2016 and new water heater in 2021! Main bath remodel with new plumbing and the home's plumbing supply lines were replaced in 2021.The main electrical panel is a 200 amp Square D circuit breaker box installed approximately in 1980. The back deck was installed installed in 2023 and features Trex composite low maintenance decking. The exterior soffit an fascia were also recently painted. The detached two car garage could easily be used as a workshop or possibly converted to a in law unit. The zoning is R-3 and the addition of an ADU (Auxiliary Dwelling Unit) is most likely allowed by right. Confirm with the City of Lakeland. 7 day inspection max. Minimum 1% Escrow Deposit on finance offers and 3% minimum Escrow Deposit on Cash offers. FHA and VA finance buyers are welcome!!!! All dimensions estimated. Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify. Act fast there is not another home like this at such a great price!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / NUGGET REALTY

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 21, 2025 •

MLS# L4950738 —

The Building

Year Built:

1935
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Historical
Construction Materials:

Brick
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Crawlspace
Patio And Porch Features:

Covered
Building Area Total:

1617
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Built-in Features
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1463
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From North on Bartow Road - Turn right onto S. Lake Parker Ave. Turn right onto E. Main Street. Slight left onto Interlachen Pkwy. Turn left onto E. Fern Rd. Turn left onto Fern Place.
Latitude:

28.047806
Longitude:

-81.933582
Coordinates:

-81.933582, 28.047806

The Property

Parcel Number:

242817193000007430
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

City Lot
Lot Size Acres:

0.37
Lot Size Area:

15930
Lot Size SqFt:

15930
Lot Size Dimensions:

100 x 160
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

RA-3
Direction Faces:

North
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Private Mailbox
Fencing:

Vinyl
Water Source:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Street Paved
Flood Zone Code:

Z
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

43
Tax Block:

7
Tax Legal Description:

SHORE ACRES PB 7 PG 15 BLK 7 LOTS 43 & 44
Tax Book Number:

7-15
Tax Annual Amount:

1994.26

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

1.5
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

BB/HS Internet Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

SHORE ACRES
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Dimensions:

20x18
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2

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Frontier

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Utility Costs

$201/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/21/25 Mar 21, 2025	Sold	STELLAR_MLS	$305,000	1.7%
2/16/25 Feb 16, 2025	Pending	STELLAR_MLS	$300,000
2/12/25 Feb 12, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$300,000

House Sold on 3/21/2025

$305,000

Listing provided by broker:

Steven Burnett

NUGGET REALTY

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Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and NUGGET REALTY.

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

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.

1539 E Fern Road

Lakeland, FL 33801