Historic South Lake Morton show place!
Beautiful 1923 Mediterranean Revival home in Lakeland's coveted Historic South Lake Morton District, ideally situated between Lake Morton and Lake Hollingsworth.
Perfectly positioned in Lakeland’s most enchanting historic neighborhoods, 803 College Avenue unlocks a lifestyle of unparalleled charm and walkability along with tranquility. Located just a short stroll away from the iconic Florida Southern College campus, Frank Lloyd Wright visitors center and the very popular Peach House restaurant. Leaving your car at home is effortless here; you are minutes from the vibrant energy of Downtown Lakeland, where you can spend Saturday mornings exploring the bustling Farmers Market, local cafes, and thriving community livelihood.
This pristine turn key property includes 3 spacious bedrooms, 2-full baths, a den/office and a convenient interior mudroom/laundry room. The home provides 1,712 square feet of interior living space, along with an additional 371 square feet of covered outdoor living space. This includes an inviting front porch, a romantic side garden veranda, and a spacious rear covered deck that opens to the newly fenced, charming backyard.
Original features include 10ft coffered ceilings, hardwood floors with distinctive herringbone borders, restored original windows, original doors and hardware, picture rail molding, (newly restored) Venetian plaster walls, and a (converted) working gas fireplace. The thoughtfully renovated 2023 kitchen and mudroom/laundry room blends historic charm with modern finishes and convenience, featuring generous quartz countertops, brass fixtures, a custom commercial grade exhaust hood, premium appliances, gas cooktop, convection oven, and reverse-osmosis water filtration system.
Both spacious bathrooms have been tastefully updated while remaining true to the home's original character and charm.
Situated on a beautifully landscaped large corner lot, the property features winding brick pathways, a terracotta fountain, full irrigation system, a detached garage with workshop space, and a carport.
Additional updated features include the electrical system, much of the plumbing and fixtures, full property irrigation system, recent HVAC updates including UV Light System, tankless hot water heater, and a 30 year Modified Bitumen roof installed in 2014 and recoated in 2026. Garage was recoated in 2026 as well.
This well built home with Continuous Wall construction provides energy efficiency and the stucco over block structure, provides peace of mind.
Presented by seller.
Property Details
- Interior
- Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermost
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2.0
- Full Baths
- 2
- Exterior Materials
- Sidewalk
- Acres
- 0.23
- Square Feet
- 1712.0
- Parking
- 1
- Parking Spaces
- 1
- Parking Type
- Garage
- Parking Garage Spaces
- 1.0
- Property Type
- Purchase
- Year Built
- 1923
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Roof
- Other
- Sewer Information
- Public Sewer
- Utility Source
- Public
- Utility Features
- Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refri
- Subdivision
- JOHNSONS T H SUB
- Elementary School
- Philip O’Brien Elementary
- Middle School
- Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- High School
- Lakeland Senior High
- County
- Polk
- Region
- LAKELAND
- Zoning
- RA-4
- Original List Price
- $499,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)
- 5
- Taxes Annual
- $5,864
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- MLS #
- O6439435
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Listed by Steven Koleno (#MFR364512302)
Listing Office: BEYCOME OF FLORIDA LLC (#MFR279508652)
