205 W Carter Rd is a 1,334 square foot house on a 0.58 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 05, 2000 for $87,500. Based on Redfin's Lakeland data, we estimate the home's value is $269,715.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$269,715
$182K since sold in October 2000$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 28.1% lower than the average sale price ($375K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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-3
Residential Low-3 District
The purpose of the RL-3 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 10,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Nov 6, 2025 • Active
Re-roof
Tear off and replace the roof with shingles and flat roofing material.
Roofing
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Remove and replace a package heating and air conditioning unit.
HVAC
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,334
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,030
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,334
Building Sq. Ft: 2,030
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG NE COR OF SEC RUN W 842 FT M/L S 1140 FT E 25 FT TO POB RUN S 187.11 FT M/L TO S LINE OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 E 153 FT M/L N 187.43 FT W 153.06 FT TO POB BEING LOT 65 UNRE MOCKINGBIRD HILL LESS MAINT R/W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 696
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 25,112
Legal Lot Number: 65
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.5765
Depth Footage: 187
Front Footage: 153
Zoning Code: R-1
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: 1968
County: Polk County
APN: 232925000000011540
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scott Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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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
7/10 Fire Factor
17% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$257,000 – $311,000
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