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Property Description
In the heart of South Lakeland! Located at 487 Garden Dr S, this fixer upper property features a desirable location close to shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. Property needs full rehab and is priced accordingly
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 487 Garden Dr S
General
- Price: $175,000
- Taxes: $2,766 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8524363
- Updated: 6/29/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Other
- Appliances: Other
- Furnishings: Negotiable
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Other
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
Parking
- Parking Features: Assigned
Location
- Area: 33813 - Lakeland
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33813 - Lakeland
- Subdivision: MEDULLA GARDENS
- Driving Directions: Downtown Lakeland, FL, USA Take S Missouri Ave and W Lime St to FL-563 S 2 min (0.2 mi) Continue on FL-563 S to Garden Dr 10 min (5.0 mi) Drive to E Garden Dr
- Direction Faces: North
Community
- Community Name: 33813 - Lakeland
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Other
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Other
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,296
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1958
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,266
- Lot Size: 7266
- Street/Road Desc.: Other
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,766
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: MEDULLA GARDENS PB 41 PG 47 LOT 48
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 232901139200000480
- Property ID: 232901139200000480
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Schools
Schools serving 487 Garden Dr S
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Elementary School 2650 Southwest Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803 | PK-5 | 1.8 mi |
Southwest Middle School, Lakeland, FL 2815 Eden Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33803 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
George W. Jenkins Senior High School 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813 | 9-12 | 3.3 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 487 Garden Dr S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/29/2026
Listed
$175,000
337.5%
MLS
2/28/2002
Sold
$40,000
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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 487 Garden Dr S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,766
5%
$147,535
-15%
2024
$2,627
5%
$172,946
-1%
2023
$2,509
27%
$174,794
53%
2021
$1,983
-10%
$113,995
-20%
2022
$2,208
11%
$141,932
40%
2021
$1,983
18%
$101,273
22%
2019
$1,684
16%
$83,279
10%
2017
$1,447
—
$75,708
-9%
2017
$1,447
9%
$83,060
12%
2016
$1,330
5%
$74,419
31%
2015
$1,270
20%
$56,880
10%
2014
$1,059
9%
$51,709
10%
2013
$969
—
$47,008
—
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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487 Garden Drive S, Lakeland, FL 33813 (MLS# TB8524363) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 487 Garden Drive S is currently listed for $175,000 and was received on June 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 487 Garden Drive S? 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.

