$439,900
2729 Buckingham Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Just Listed! Check out this move-in-ready charming historic cottage with a pool in one of Lakeland’s most coveted locations! Situated on a direct street to Lake Hollingsworth, this adorable home offers the perfect blend of character, updates, and lifestyle. Enjoy being steps to the lake and directly across from Common Ground Playground and the City of Lakeland tennis courts, while also being just a short walk to Cleveland Heights Golf Course & restaurant. Inside, the home has undergone extensive renovations in recent years, including a completely new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new electrical wiring and panel, new fans & fixtures, updated plumbing, new hot water heater, refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, one new AC unit, updated windows, and numerous additional improvements throughout. The gorgeous expanded kitchen serves as the centerpiece of the home, offering expansive counterspace, bar seating, new cabinets, new countertops and upgraded appliances - all perfectly suited for hosting and gathering. Step outside into your private backyard retreat, expansive paver deck, and sparkling pool creating the ultimate setting for relaxation and entertaining. Whether you're enjoying a quiet morning by the water or entertaining guests under the Florida sunshine, this backyard is designed for ultimate enjoyment year-round. Enjoy the convenience that this home brings. You will appreciate living in the heart of Lakeland! You can't beat the location! Enjoy walking, jogging, or biking from your new home around Lake Hollingsworth's 2.7 mile path. Location truly is everything, and opportunities like this are rare - especially a remodeled pool home in the highly sought-after Lake Hollingsworth area at this price point. The inviting layout, attention to detail, and private pool create a move-in ready retreat in the heart of one of Lakeland’s most desirable neighborhoods. *Sellers are willing to have the pool refinished prior to closing with a strong offer. Call today for your private tour!
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 history24 days on market
- Status: PendingJun 1, 2026
- Listed$439,900May 8, 2026
- Price increased$439,900
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Pending
- Days on market
- 24
- Subdivision
- Cleveland Heights
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1951
- Living area
- 1,534 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $287
- Building area
- 1,589 sq ft (Appraiser)
- Lot size
- 7,200 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X
- Pool
- Private pool
- Annual taxes
- $5,479 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 24-28-30-254800-000510
- Zoning
- RA-3
- MLS #
- L4961768
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Attached garage
- No
- Parking features
- Driveway
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Private Mailbox, Storage
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Pool
- Private pool
- Road surface
- Brick
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 17x13 |
| Dining Room | First | 10x11 |
| Kitchen | First | 11x10 |
| Bonus Room | First | 13x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14x11 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 11x11 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 12x11 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-08
- On market date
- 2026-05-08
- Original list price
- $439,900
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33803 - Lakeland
- Listing AOR
- Lakeland
- Status changed
- 2026-06-01
- Tax legal description
- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS UNIT NO 1 PB 8 PGS 26 TO 28 LOT 51
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
Cleveland Heights to Buckingham
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