
$499,000
803 College Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Listing updated: September 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
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.
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 history0 days on market
- Status: ActiveSep 4, 2026
- Listed$499,000Sep 4, 2026
- Price increased$499,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 0
- Subdivision
- Johnsons T H Sub
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1923
- Living area
- 2,187 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $228
- Lot size
- 10,018 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0315G)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $5,864 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 24-28-19-236500-001111
- Zoning
- RA-4
- MLS #
- O6439435
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Tile
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Laundry
- Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- East
- Fireplace
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Sidewalk
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Other
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- No
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-09-04
- On market date
- 2026-09-04
- Original list price
- $499,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 33801 - Lakeland
- Listing AOR
- Orlando Regional
- Status changed
- 2026-09-04
- Tax legal description
- JOHNSONS T H SUB PB 4 PG 55 BLK A LOTS 11 N1/2 & 12
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
Drive east on East Lemon St. Right to South Iowa Ave. Left to Lake Morton Drive. Left to East Palmetto St. Right to College Ave. Right to Ballard St. Property is on the left.
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