FL
Polk
LAKELAND
33801
803 COLLEGE AVENUE
803 COLLEGE AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL 33801
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
40
$499,000

Home Details for 803 COLLEGE AVENUE

Price
$499,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Square feet
2187
Year built
1923
Lot size acres
0.23
County
Polk
Total rooms
6
Garage
1
Basement
Crawl Space
MLS Listing#
O6439435
Property Description

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 approximately 1950 square feet of living space, including an inviting front porch, a romantic side garden veranda and a rear spacious covered deck that opens to the newly fenced charming back yard. Interior square footage is 1687. 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, a 2024 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. *Please note that Polk County property records has several errors to property facts.

Property Features
  • House Interior
    • Coffered Ceiling(s)
    • Crown Molding
    • High Ceilings
  • Utilities
    • Sewer Connected
    • Water Connected
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Heating Information
    • Central
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Basement
    • Crawl Space
  • Fire Place
    • Gas
School Information
School Information for 803 COLLEGE AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL 33801
Elementary School
Philip O’Brien Elementary
Middle School
Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
High School
Lakeland Senior High
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Last Updated: 2026-09-05 07:30:04
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