$229,900
904 Southern Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33815
Listing updated: June 4, 2026 at 5:50 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
* Welcome to 904 Southern Ave! * This charming Lakeland home is full of character and comfort. From the moment you step inside, you’ll love the cozy flow, natural light, and warm details that make this house feel like home. The kitchen is perfect for everyday living or hosting family and friends, while the living spaces give you plenty of room to relax. Step outside and enjoy your backyard oasis—ideal for weekend BBQs, morning coffee, or simply soaking up the Florida sunshine. Conveniently located near parks, shops, and all the charm of Lakeland, this property is the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Roof 2016, AC 2018, New electrical.
Local Insight
At $275/sqft for a 1949 two-bedroom in a non-HOA subdivision, you're buying into Lakeland's affordability story, but at 837 sqft you're getting a genuinely small footprint—this is entry-level pricing for a reason, so factor in renovation or expansion costs if you need more space. The location in Idlewild Sub and X flood zone (lowest risk) are positives, but at this price point it's worth inspecting the bones carefully on a 75-year-old home to understand what deferred maintenance you're inheriting. This works as a first-time buyer property or rental, but don't mistake low price for undervalued—it's priced appropriately for its age and size in a market where the median is pushing $400K+.
AI-generated insight based on listing data and neighborhood context. Verify independently.
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history277 days on market
- Status: ActiveJan 27, 2026
- Listed$239,900Aug 28, 2025
- Price reduced$229,900
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 277
- Subdivision
- Idlewild Sub
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1949
- Living area
- 837 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $275
- Lot size
- 82,764 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0311G)
- Annual taxes
- $2,233 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 23-28-23-099000-006022
- Zoning
- R-3
- MLS #
- TB8421469
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Private Mailbox
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 1 | First | 12x12 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 12x12 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x13 |
| Living Room | First | 15x13 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-08-24
- On market date
- 2025-08-28
- Original list price
- $239,900
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33815 - Lakeland
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-01-27
- Tax legal description
- IDLEWILD SUB UNIT 2 PB 10 PG 19 BLK F LOT 2 W 87 FT
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
Head North on S. Florida Ave, take a Left on Ariana St, then take a Right onto Harden BLVD. Take a Left on S. Central Ave., then veer Right on S. Central Ave., Left on W. Highland St, then Right on Southern Ave, and house is down on the right.
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