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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 803 College Ave
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $5,864 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6439435
- Updated: 9/4/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Gas
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
Location
- Area: 33801 - Lakeland
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33801 - Lakeland
- Subdivision: JOHNSONS T H SUB
- Driving 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.
- 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: 33801 - Lakeland
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Other
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 2,187
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1923
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018
- Lot Size: 10018
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Financial Considerations
- Condo Fee Freq: Annual
- Tax Amount: $5,864.08
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: JOHNSONS T H SUB PB 4 PG 55 BLK A LOTS 11 N1/2 & 12
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 242819236500001111
- Property ID: 242819236500001111
- Block/Lot/Section: A
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Schools
Schools serving 803 College Ave
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Philip O'brien Elementary School 1225 East Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33801 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Crystal Lake Middle School 2410 North Crystal Lake Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 | 6-8 | 2.3 mi |
Lakeland Senior High School 726 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland, FL 33801 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 803 College Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/04/2026
Listed
$499,000
11.14%
MLS
3/02/2022
Sold
$449,000
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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 803 College Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,864
-6%
$368,236
-5%
2024
$6,222
-1%
$387,321
—
2023
$6,289
156%
$387,568
125%
2021
$2,454
-1%
$172,062
-3%
2022
$2,475
1%
$177,224
4%
2021
$2,454
6%
$169,686
4%
2017
$2,316
—
$162,778
2%
2017
$2,316
1%
$159,430
2%
2016
$2,290
-1%
$156,151
1%
2015
$2,316
-4%
$155,066
-7%
2019
$2,410
49%
$165,871
34%
2014
$1,621
—
$123,477
2%
2013
$1,619
—
$121,652
—
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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803 College Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801 (MLS# O6439435) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 803 College Avenue is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on September 04, 2026. Want to learn more about 803 College 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.

