1240 Gay Rd is a 2,084 square foot house on a 1.19 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Lakeland data, we estimate the home's value is $320,396.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
$154Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$320,396
$1,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($306K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,631 (+10.8%)
2024
$1,472 (+13.3%)
2023
$1,298 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,238 (+0.2%)
2021
$1,235 (+2.7%)
2020
$1,202 (+3.0%)
2019
$1,167 (+3.3%)
2018
$1,130 (+2.2%)
2017
$1,106 (+4.9%)
2016
$1,054 (+2.1%)
2014
$1,032
2013
$1,033 (+22.0%)
2012
$846
Tax history for 1240 Gay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,631 (+10.8%)
2024
$1,472 (+13.3%)
2023
$1,298 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,238 (+0.2%)
2021
$1,235 (+2.7%)
2020
$1,202 (+3.0%)
2019
$1,167 (+3.3%)
2018
$1,130 (+2.2%)
2017
$1,106 (+4.9%)
2016
$1,054 (+2.1%)
2014
$1,032
2013
$1,033 (+22.0%)
2012
$846
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RL-4
Residential Low-4 District
The purpose of the RL-4 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with smaller lots, a minimum of 6,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 24, 2025 • Final
Re-roof
Tear off and reroof the shingle portion of a two-story residential building.
Replace a garage door with a new one of the same size on a single-family home.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,084
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,376
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,400
Building Sq. Ft: 3,376
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: BEG 101PT25 FT N OF SW COR OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 RUN E 25 FT FOR POB N 101PT25 FT E 504PT41 FT S 101PT25 FT W 504PT41 FT TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 868
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,019
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LKLD MASS
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LKLD MASS
Acres: 1.1942
Depth Footage: 504
Front Footage: 101
Zoning Code: R-3
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/LKLD MASS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,084
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Polk County
APN: 232821000000024120
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Sleepy Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
2/10
Kathleen Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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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
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$305,000 – $369,000
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