Here is a cozy 3 bed 3 bath home outside of town in a peaceful setting. With nearly an acre of land, there is plenty of room to create great outdoor features for your getaway. In addition to the 3 bedrooms there is also an office. The home received a new roof in June of 2015. If you're looking for a home outside of the hustle and bustle, but still minutes away from everything, this is it.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.95 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brian Vogel• LEGACY REAL ESTATE CENTER INC
Bought with Jarrett Benavides• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #K4700855
Redfin Estimate
$230,371
$160K since sold in January 2025$0 since July
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This home's estimate is 15.4% lower than the average sale price ($272K) of 6 comparable homes.
Here is a cozy 3 bed 3 bath home outside of town in a peaceful setting. With nearly an acre of land, there is plenty of room to create great outdoor features for your getaway. In addition to the 3 bedrooms there is also an office. The home received a new roof in June of 2015. If you're looking for a home outside of the hustle and bustle, but still minutes away from everything, this is it.
Public Records
Feb 1, 1986
Sold
$32,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,066 (+94.7%)
$15,728 + $86,919
$102,647
2024
$1,061 (+16.2%)
$15,728 + $86,919
$102,647
2023
$913 (+4.0%)
2022
$878 (−1.4%)
2021
$891 (+2.6%)
2020
$868 (−33.0%)
2019
$1,295 (−1.3%)
$10,486 + $55,011
$65,497
2018
$1,313 (+98.6%)
$10,486 + $51,516
$62,002
2017
$661 (+8.3%)
2016
$610 (+5.2%)
2014
$580 (+0.5%)
2013
$577 (+131.0%)
2012
$250
Tax history for 2801 Shell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,066 (+94.7%)
$15,728 + $86,919
$102,647
2024
$1,061 (+16.2%)
$15,728 + $86,919
$102,647
2023
$913 (+4.0%)
2022
$878 (−1.4%)
2021
$891 (+2.6%)
2020
$868 (−33.0%)
2019
$1,295 (−1.3%)
$10,486 + $55,011
$65,497
2018
$1,313 (+98.6%)
$10,486 + $51,516
$62,002
2017
$661 (+8.3%)
2016
$610 (+5.2%)
2014
$580 (+0.5%)
2013
$577 (+131.0%)
2012
$250
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RS
Residential Suburban District
The purpose of the RS district is to provide areas for suburban-density residential development to promote the proper transition of land from rural to urban uses. The RS district permits single-family dwelling units, family care homes, agricultural support uses, and community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: POINCIANA PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,206
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,230
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 990
Building Sq. Ft: 1,230
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: POINCIANA PARK UNIT 1 PB 15 PG 37 IN SEC 15/22 T29 R27 BLK 3 LOT 26 BEG SW COR RUN NW 254 FT E 145 FT S 236 FT W TO BEG & BEG SE COR OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN W 83.55 FT TO PT ON ELY LINE OF FORMER SCL RR R/W FOR POB RUN NWLY 222.19 FT W 69.96 FT TO C/L OF FORMER R/W SELY 249.1 FT TO PT 25 FT S OF S-LINE SEC 15 E 69.96 FT TO ELY LINE R/W NWLY ALONG E-LINE R/W 26.91 FT TO POB
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 41,412
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 3
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.9507
Depth Footage: 105
Front Footage: 236
Zoning Code: RE-2
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,206
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1946
County: Polk County
APN: 272915864000003260
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Spook Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
2/10
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$219,000 – $265,000
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