NO HOA! Charming, Beautiful Spanish Style Home full of character located in one of Lakeland's most desirable areas Shore Acres near Lake Bonny on E Elm Rd. Just about 46 minutes from Disney Springs. Walk into a spacious open floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, all one story. Nice sized front yard, and fenced in back yard. Walk in laundry room, rare wood burning brick fire place for a Florida home. Kitchen has granite counter tops and Stainless Steel fridge. Many upgrades including new wood laminate flooring throughout the home, fresh paint in the interior, touch up paint on the exterior. HVAC 1 year old, New Roof Installed May 2020. Blank canvas for you to customize. . Book a tour today !
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
8,420 sq ftLot Size
$137Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Vivian Gonzalez• OCEAN REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC
Lake Bonny, located between Lake Parker and Downtown Lakeland, is a lakeside and residential Lakeland neighborhood with a shoreline setting and a campus-edge feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Lake Bonny Drive SE and US-98 (Bartow Road) corridor, where boat ramps, small marinas, and local storefronts meet steady commuter traffic. Florida Southern College’s nearby campus and architecture scene adds a cultural undertone to everyday routines. Streets around the water lean toward mid-century ranch homes and practical Florida builds with deep setbacks and mature trees. Lake Bonny Park and the public boat ramp keep the lake as the main backdrop for walks and paddling. Evenings often orbit around local staples like The Joinery and Swan Brewing in the downtown warehouse blocks.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Wood-burning fireplace
Private mailbox
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry
Washer
Dryer
Slab foundation
Flooring
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Exterior features
Asphalt road frontage
Lot dimensions 64 x 135
Lot about 0.19 acres
No waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
One-story
Faces southeast
Parking
Private mailbox (site amenity)
Construction
Stucco construction
Shingle roof
Built on slab
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
HOA & community
No HOA association indicated
Financial info
Homestead exempt
Other
Zoning: RA-3
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
REDUCED! Rare beauty now available! This Spanish bungalow, built in 1930, is your next blank canvass with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living areas, and a fireplace. This home was also outfitted with a new roof in 2020! With parks and lakes within walking-distance, recreational fun couldn't be easier. Conveniently located to downtown, shopping, restaurants and much more! Schedule your showing today!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4704182
Sep 21, 2015
Sold
$109,000
$59/sq ft
Jun 26, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 15, 2015
Relisted
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Jun 15, 2015
Pending
—
Jun 11, 2015
Relisted
—
Jun 5, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 14, 2015
Price Changed
$109,900
$59/sq ft
Mar 5, 2015
Relisted
—
Mar 5, 2015
Price Changed
$119,900
$64/sq ft
Feb 10, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 22, 2015
Listed
$129,900
$70/sq ft
PRICE REDUCED!!! Located in the heart of Central Lakeland in beautiful Shore Acres neighborhood, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath split-plan home boasts brand new hand scraped 12mm flooring, an updated kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, a Jacuzzi tub and a brand new central AC unit. This home also has an indoor utility room, his and hers closets in the master bedroom, a formal dining room and a lot featuring mature trees for shade. With nearly 1900 sqft of living space and a stunning brick fireplace with granite hearth this Spanish style home combines historic charm with modern amenities. There is a floorplan of the property in the photos.
Public Records
Dec 19, 2005
Sold
$78,500
$42/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1987
Sold
$26,000
$14/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1982
Sold
$19,000
$10/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,691 (+0.3%)
$20,166 + $172,174
$192,340
2024
$2,684 (−21.2%)
$20,166 + $172,174
$192,340
2023
$3,405 (+15.7%)
$20,166 + $171,158
$191,324
2022
$2,943 (+8.9%)
$19,324 + $167,482
$186,806
2021
$2,701 (+9.2%)
2020
$2,473 (+8.7%)
2019
$2,276 (+6.2%)
2018
$2,143 (+20.3%)
2017
$1,781 (+6.6%)
$11,536 + $78,978
$90,514
2016
$1,671 (+119.3%)
$11,536 + $78,978
$90,514
2014
$762 (−22.1%)
$10,877 + $34,074
$44,951
2013
$978 (+55.6%)
2012
$629
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,622
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,622
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
242817193000007140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
RA-3
Single-Family District
It is the intent of the single-family districts to provide for single-family detached residential development at a variety of densities and lot sizes that are consistent with the existing and desirable future pattern of development in the city. Provision is made for a variety of residential densities in order to accommodate different residential preferences.; The use restrictions protect single-family detached residential development from the encroachment of incompatible land uses. At the same time, provision is made for a limited number of appropriate non-residential uses which may be established for the convenience of residents while still preserving the overall residential character of the districts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
10/10 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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Historical weather
Lakeland, FL • 33801
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Lakeland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1516 E Elm Rd
$252,004
$2,996 under list price of $255K
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