Just two blocks from Lake Hollingsworth, this restored 1937 craftsman bungalow blends historic character with modern updates and a detached Guest Suite on an oversized 1½-lot homesite. Main residence offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; the third bedroom and bathroom are located in the detached guest suite/ADU. New architectural details including a pitched-roof front porch with solid columns and handcrafted window boxes, enhancing the home's classic curb appeal while remaining true to its original design. Inside, the home's original hardwood flooring has been lovingly restored, and a completely renovated kitchen showcases salvaged heart-of-pine floors that were carefully refinished and reinstalled. A whitewashed beadboard ceiling, exposed wood beams, custom cabinetry with crown molding, granite countertops, new appliances, a pot filler, and a distinctive half-moon island create a space that is as functional as it is beautiful and livable. The home's historic charm continues throughout with original solid wood doors fitted with brass and crystal hardware, high ceilings, elegant crown molding, and two beautifully restored bathrooms featuring original tilework. The original fireplace is capped, but still functional. The primary bath includes a cast-iron soaking tub and an original marble-topped Eastlake vanity paired with a vessel sink. Behind the home, a detached, fully equipped guest suite provides exceptional flexibility as guest quarters, an art studio, home office, home theatre, multigenerational living space, or private retreat. The suite boasts a third bath with toilet and shower. It also contains a kitchenette with refrigerator, sink and cabinetry. Adjacent to the bonus room is a sprawling patio surrounded by fig, avocado and other garden landscaping. Rich in craftsmanship, history, and character, this is a rare opportunity to own one of Lakeland's beautifully restored historic homes just moments from one of the city's most treasured lakes.
Lake Hollingsworth, located between Lake Morton and Florida Southern College, is a lakeside and historic Lakeland neighborhood with a scenic loop trail and a canopy of mature oaks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Lake Hollingsworth Drive at Johnson Avenue, where walkers, cyclists, and porch-lit streets set an unhurried rhythm. Architectural lines lean toward early-20th-century bungalows and mid-century homes, often framed by deep lawns and brick streets. Florida Southern College’s Frank Lloyd Wright architecture adds a design-forward backdrop. Hollis Garden and the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College anchor cultural afternoons nearby. Lake Morton’s promenade and swans extend the outdoor circuit beyond the water’s edge.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Eat-in kitchen
High ceilings
Solid surface counters
Solid wood cabinets
Stone counters
Thermostat
Wood window frames
Wood-burning masonry fireplace in living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Exhaust fan
Freezer
Microwave
Range
Range hood
Refrigerator
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup (electric)
Laundry located inside and in kitchen
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Tile
Wood
Reclaimed wood
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Heat pump
Central air
Exterior features
Patio
Historic district lot
Oversized, paved lot
Mature landscaping with fruit trees and other trees/landscaping
Public maintained asphalt road
Guest house on property
Home design
Single family residence
One-story
South-facing
Residential property
Parking
Covered parking
Driveway
Attached garage with workshop space (17 x 19)
1 garage space
Has carport with 1 carport space
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built area approximately 1990 (living area) / 2310 total building area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable available
Broadband/high-speed internet available
Electricity connected
Water connected
Sewer connected
HOA & community
No HOA association
Street lights in the community
Other
Homestead exempt
Zoned RA-1
Property listed as coming soon previously
Electricity and solar
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* * NOW PRICED AT APPRAISED VALUE * * * Adorable Lake Hollingsworth Home - PRICED TO SELL! Just steps away from Lake Hollingsworth, this 2 br / 2 bath home boasts formal living & dining rooms with large family room, beautiful wood flooring, & TONS of charisma. The bedrooms are spacious, & there is a beautiful fireplace in the formal living room. Huge yard or plenty of room to add on. Newer roof, and 1 year old AC on a lot and a half. Additional guest cottage or office with bathrooms is attached to a 1car garage.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4634836
Aug 7, 2012
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4613078
Jan 16, 2009
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4600073
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4597348
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Public Records
Apr 14, 2003
Sold
$65,000
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 26, 2001
Sold
$65,000
$33/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2001
Sold
$156,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1968
Sold
$18,500
$9/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,246 (+3.2%)
2024
$3,144 (+2.7%)
2023
$3,061 (+2.9%)
2022
$2,974 (+0.7%)
2021
$2,953 (+0.9%)
2020
$2,926 (+0.7%)
2019
$2,906 (+1.4%)
2018
$2,865 (+2.5%)
2017
$2,796 (+1.0%)
2016
$2,768 (+3.4%)
2014
$2,678 (+29.1%)
2013
$2,075 (+24.0%)
2012
$1,674
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
1937
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,702
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,702
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
242830259000001090
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RA-1
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lakeland, FL • 33803
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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