Under contract-accepting backup offers. Charming Bungalow with Classic Character! Built in 1938, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offers the kind of character you just don’t find in newer houses. Inside, you’ll find a welcoming formal living room and dining room, plus a kitchen with plenty of cabinet storage and counter space. Enjoy mornings on the back porch or afternoons in your fenced yard, perfect for pets, gardening, or relaxing in the shade. The one-car garage adds convenience, while still having driveway space. The location makes life easy! Close to Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, local hospitals, supermarkets, and restaurants. Love the outdoors? You’re just a short walk from Interlachen Park and Lake Bonny, where you can get fresh air, enjoy the trails, or go fishing! If you’re looking for a home with history, personality, and a great location, this bungalow is waiting for you. Call us today for a private showing!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (1/10)
$215,000
1730 E Fern Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
2beds
889sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
6,464 Square Feet Lot
$211,000 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced yardBack porchDining room
- 173 days |
- 729 |
- 53 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 01:17pm
Listing Provided by:
Maria Elena Perez 305-409-3319,
MEP REALTY INVESTMENTS LLC 407-992-9155
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6347532
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,368
- Total interior livable area: 889 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,464 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 242817193000022202
- Zoning: RB-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SHORE ACRES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,417
- Annual tax amount: $2,698
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$211,000
$200,000 - $222,000
$1,397/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/4/2026 | Pending sale | $215,000$242/sqft |
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| 1/10/2026 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$242/sqft |
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| 12/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000$253/sqft |
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| 12/12/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$253/sqft |
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| 11/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000$253/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000$253/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $225,000-1.3%$253/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $228,000+16.9%$256/sqft |
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| 9/11/2024 | Listing removed | $1,555$2/sqft |
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| 8/30/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,555$2/sqft |
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| 10/10/2022 | Sold | $195,000-6.7%$219/sqft |
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| 9/19/2022 | Pending sale | $209,000$235/sqft |
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| 8/31/2022 | Price change | $209,000-6.5%$235/sqft |
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| 8/20/2022 | Price change | $223,500-2.6%$251/sqft |
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| 8/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $229,500+595.5%$258/sqft |
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| 6/12/2014 | Sold | $33,000+9.3%$37/sqft |
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| 4/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $30,200-13.5%$34/sqft |
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| 3/27/2014 | Sold | $34,900-67.7%$39/sqft |
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| 8/11/2005 | Sold | $108,000+140%$121/sqft |
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| 3/23/1999 | Sold | $45,000$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,698 +1.3% | $149,417 +2.2% |
| 2023 | $2,664 +41.2% | $146,146 +66.8% |
| 2022 | $1,887 +16.3% | $87,602 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,623 +8.8% | $79,638 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,492 +8.8% | $72,398 +10% |
| 2019 | $1,371 | $65,816 -14.4% |
| 2018 | $1,371 +6.8% | $76,903 +41.4% |
| 2017 | $1,283 +128.3% | $54,394 +143.7% |
| 2016 | $562 | $22,320 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $562 | $22,165 -25.8% |
| 2014 | $562 -2.9% | $29,871 +2.9% |
| 2013 | $579 +1.9% | $29,020 +2.9% |
| 2012 | $569 -4.4% | $28,201 -7.1% |
| 2011 | $595 -22.9% | $30,362 -21.3% |
| 2010 | $771 -46.4% | $38,576 -45.6% |
| 2009 | $1,438 -10.9% | $70,913 -16.6% |
| 2008 | $1,614 | $85,072 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,831 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $986 +5% | -- |
| 2003 | $939 +8.4% | $45,390 +7.6% |
| 2002 | $867 +18.1% | $42,180 +18.1% |
| 2001 | $734 | $35,720 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,307/mo
Principal & interest
$1031
Property taxes
$276
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Lake Bonny
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Philip O'Brien Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Crystal Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10Lakeland Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Philip O’Brien Elementary
- Middle: Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- High: Lakeland Senior High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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