803 College Avenue, LAKELAND, FL

$499,000

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3

Beds

2

Baths

1,712

Square feet

0.23

Acres

About 803 College Avenue

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 1,712 square feet of interior living space, along with an additional 371 square feet of covered outdoor living space. This includes an inviting front porch, a romantic side garden veranda, and a spacious rear covered deck that opens to the newly fenced, charming backyard. 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, 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. Presented by seller.

Features of 803 College Avenue

MLS® # O6439435
Price $499,000
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2.00
Full Baths 2
Square Footage 1,712
Acres 0.23
Year Built 1923
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Status Active

Community Information

Address 803 College Avenue
Area Lakeland
Subdivision JOHNSONS T H SUB
City LAKELAND
County Polk
State FL
Zip Code 33801-5508

Amenities

# of Garages 1
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
Appliances Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Gas

Exterior

Exterior Features Sidewalk
Roof Other
Foundation Crawlspace

School Information

Elementary Philip O’Brien Elementary
Middle Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
High Lakeland Senior High

Additional Information

Date Listed September 4th, 2026
Days on Market 4
Zoning RA-4
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeBEYCOME OF FLORIDA LLC

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