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Property Description
Welcome to 1515 Leighton Avenue, where classic Lakeland character, an oversized lot, and an incredibly convenient location come together. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street with NO HOA and no flood zone, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on more than one-third of an acre and offers the space, flexibility, and charm that can be difficult to find this close to the heart of Lakeland. Step inside to a freshly updated interior featuring new interior paint throughout and beautifully resurfaced and sealed original terrazzo flooring, preserving the home's mid-century character while giving the space a fresh, clean feel. New windows bring in abundant natural light and energy efficiency, while a vintage fireplace and built-in bookshelves add the kind of architectural personality you simply don't find in every home. The versatile floor plan provides plenty of room to spread out, with a formal living room and dining room, separate family room, and a large sunroom that offers even more space for entertaining, relaxing, working from home, or creating a playroom or hobby area. One of the home's most unique features is the oversized laundry and pantry area, complete with built-in storage and enough additional room for a workshop, craft or sewing area, hobby space, or exceptional household storage. Outside, the more than one-third-acre homesite provides generous front and back yards with plenty of room to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy the extra outdoor space. With no HOA, you'll also have added flexibility to make the property work for your lifestyle. And the location is hard to beat. Publix is right around the corner, with Downtown Lakeland, Lake Hollingsworth, local parks, schools, medical facilities, shopping, dining, and entertainment all conveniently accessible. Quick access to the Polk Parkway makes traveling throughout Central Florida even easier. If you've been searching for a 4-bedroom home in Lakeland with no HOA, a large lot, mid-century character, terrazzo floors, and convenient access to Downtown Lakeland, 1515 Leighton Avenue delivers a combination of location, space, character, and recent improvements that deserves to be seen in person.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1515 Leighton Ave
General
- Price: $465,000
- Taxes: $3,469 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: L4964459
- Updated: 9/10/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 3
- Interior Features: Skylight(s), Thermostat
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Terrazzo
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Covered, Driveway
Location
- Area: 33803 - Lakeland
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33803 - Lakeland
- Subdivision: RUGBY ESTATES
- Driving Directions: From Bartow Road, turn west onto Crystal Lake Drive. Turn left onto Leighton Ave. The property will be on your right.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- Elementary School: Philip O’Brien Elementary
- Middle School: Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- High School: Lakeland Senior High
Community
- Community Name: 33803 - Lakeland
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Available
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 3,151
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1965
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,200
- Lot Size: 16200
- Lot Dimensions: 110 x 147
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt, Paved
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,469.83
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: RUGBY ESTATES PB 46 PG 27 BLK B LOT 3
- Flood Zone Info: x
- APN: 242829253900002030
- Property ID: 242829253900002030
- Block/Lot/Section: B
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Schools
Schools serving 1515 Leighton Ave
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Philip O'brien Elementary School 1225 East Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33801 | PK-5 | 1.2 mi |
Crystal Lake Middle School 2410 North Crystal Lake Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Lakeland Senior High School 726 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland, FL 33801 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1515 Leighton Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/06/2026
Listed
$465,000
12.05%
MLS
10/20/2022
Sold
$415,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1515 Leighton Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,470
3%
$235,518
3%
2024
$3,362
3%
$228,880
3%
2023
$3,275
66%
$222,214
51%
2021
$1,967
-73%
$146,768
-62%
2022
$7,184
265%
$391,110
170%
2021
$1,967
2%
$144,742
2%
2019
$1,925
4%
$141,488
2%
2017
$1,855
—
$138,850
2%
2017
$1,855
1%
$135,994
2%
2016
$1,832
-1%
$133,197
1%
2015
$1,852
4%
$132,271
1%
2014
$1,773
—
$131,221
1%
2013
$1,771
—
$129,282
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1515 Leighton Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803 (MLS# L4964459) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1515 Leighton Avenue is currently listed for $465,000 and was received on September 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 1515 Leighton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lakeland? You can browse all Lakeland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

