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535 Empress Way

Lakeland, FL 33803

3 beds
2 baths
2,365 sqft
8,250 sqft lot
$150 per sqft
1969 build
– on site

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SPACIOUS AND WELL-EQUIPPED POOL home in CENTRAL LAKELAND is conveniently located to shopping, dining, professional services, and Polk Parkway for EASY ACCESS TO I-4 TO TAMPA & ORLANDO. Walk to the KELLY RECREATION CENTER offering an Olympic-size heated pool, fitness gym and classes, basketball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor pickleball, tennis, martial arts, children’s programming, quilting, chess, music lessons, and more PLUS a branch of the LAKELAND PUBLIC LIBRARY! Spread out in 2300+ square feet with formal living room, large family/bonus room, and SPLIT 3-BEDROOM PLAN with lots of CROWN MOLDING and other architectural details. TOTALLY REMODELED KITCHEN sports STAINLESS appliances and FARM SINK, GRANITE counters, SUBWAY TILE backsplash, and HUGE 21+ SQ FT ISLAND for baking projects, serving crowds, additional storage, and use as a BREAKFAST BAR. Capitalize on even more storage and display space in an 8-FT WIDE BUILT-IN CHINA CABINET in the FORMAL DINING room. The MAIN BEDROOM WING includes an entry hall, THREE CLOSETS and ensuite bath with double mirrors and STEP-IN SHOWER. PRIVACY WALL and SREEN ENCLOSURE surrounds a BRICK PATIO with WATER FEATURE, expansive RESURFACED POOL, and a separate OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA for pool equipment, toys, bicycles, and garden equipment. Guest bath has new vanity and fixtures is between secondary bedrooms, one of which is very spacious at 10’ x 16.’ The SIDE-ENTRY GARAGE is also oversized with additional cabinetry and shelving and a pedestrian door to the side yard & outdoor storage. FAMILY ROOM with VAULTED CEILING gets TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT streaming through two WALLS OF WINDOWS AND GLASS DOORS. Other updates and features include UV-PROTECTED, DOUBLE-PANE WINDOWS, outdoor POOL SHOWER, porcelain WOOD-LOOK TILE, water heater under warranty to 2027, new HVAC SYSTEM IN 2022, new POOL PUMP IN 2023, and a CIRCULAR DRIVE for plenty of guest parking. Finally, the bonus of a HOME WARRANTY covering appliances and HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems provides additional peace of mind for new owners. Don’t miss this rare find convenient to downtown yet nestled in a quiet neighborhood with no through streets.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 19, 2024 •

MLS# L4941089 —

The Building

Year Built:

1969
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Building Area Total:

2848
Levels:

One
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Window Features:

Double Pane Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Security Features:

Secured Garage/Parking

Interior

Furnished:

Negotiable
Interior Features:

Built in Features
Additional Rooms:

Bonus Room
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2365
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

I-4 to Polk Parkway (SR 570) to exit NORTH on Florida Avenue (SR37). At 2nd traffic light, go WEST/Left on Imperial Blvd to RIGHT on Princess Place to end. Go LEFT to 1st left onto Empress way to 2nd home on left.
Latitude:

28.004107
Longitude:

-81.963526
Coordinates:

-81.963526, 28.004107

The Property

Parcel Number:

232836138200003100
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Features:

City Lot
Lot Size Acres:

0.19
Lot Size SqFt:

8250
Lot Size Area:

8250
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Zoning:

RE-2
Direction Faces:

West
Exterior Features:

Outdoor Shower
Fencing:

Fenced
Water Source:

Public
Total Acres:

0 to less than 1/4
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Flood Zone Code:

X
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

10
Tax Block:

C
Tax Book Number:

47/47
Tax Annual Amount:

1875.7
Tax Legal Description:

LOT 10, BLOCK C, IMPERIAL SOUTHGATE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 47, PAGE 47, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.5%

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

BB/HS Internet Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Convection Oven

The Community

Subdivision Name:

IMPERIAL SOUTHGATE
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Fitness Center
Water View:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Pool Private:

true
Pool Features:

Gunite
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Dimensions:

23X21
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true
Parking Features:

Circular Driveway

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Storage

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$195/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/19/24 Apr 19, 2024	Sold	STELLAR_MLS	$355,000	-9.0%
3/7/24 Mar 7, 2024	Pending	STELLAR_MLS	$390,000
2/13/24 Feb 13, 2024	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$390,000	-1.9%

House Sold on 4/19/2024

$355,000

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Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and BHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUP.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2024.

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.

The offer of compensation listed above is made to, and can only be accepted by, participants of the multiple listing service in which this listing is filed.

535 Empress Way

Lakeland, FL 33803