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Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gate Arty• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Contact: 863-577-1234
Bought with Vanessa Armas• LA ROSA REALTY PRESTIGE
Charming home with a large yard, wooden flooring, and spacious rooms. Features an updated kitchen with an open floor plan and a unique design, including a metal roof. Includes a second living space, ideal for an in-law suite or Airbnb.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
great home in the country 3 bedroom 2 bath needs a little TLC with a 1 bedroom mother n law suite no HOA completely fenced in metal roof granite counter tops priced to sell
Public Records
Oct 1, 1994
Sold
$50,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,042 (+9.1%)
2024
$1,873 (+10.5%)
2023
$1,694 (+4.0%)
2022
$1,628 (−0.2%)
2021
$1,632 (+2.6%)
2020
$1,590 (+2.0%)
2019
$1,559 (+2.5%)
2018
$1,520 (−17.7%)
2017
$1,846 (+24.7%)
$15,000 + $85,541
$100,541
2016
$1,481 (+12.1%)
$15,000 + $85,541
$100,541
2014
$1,321 (+8.9%)
2013
$1,213 (+63.6%)
2012
$741
Tax history for 3920 Timberlake Rd E
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,042 (+9.1%)
2024
$1,873 (+10.5%)
2023
$1,694 (+4.0%)
2022
$1,628 (−0.2%)
2021
$1,632 (+2.6%)
2020
$1,590 (+2.0%)
2019
$1,559 (+2.5%)
2018
$1,520 (−17.7%)
2017
$1,846 (+24.7%)
$15,000 + $85,541
$100,541
2016
$1,481 (+12.1%)
$15,000 + $85,541
$100,541
2014
$1,321 (+8.9%)
2013
$1,213 (+63.6%)
2012
$741
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.89 Acres
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
232733000000034004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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.
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Size Dimensions: 196x196
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 3605
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 228.73
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,873
Tax Year: 2024
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Kathleen Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Kathleen Middle
High School: Kathleen High
Location Information
Directions: Head north on Harrelson Rd toward Simms Rd, Turn right onto Chart Prine Rd, Turn right onto Timberlake Rd E, Destination will be on the right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Polk County
APN: 232733000000034004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-577-1234
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 7
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-03-28
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 178.41
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 2158
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 200.48
Building Area Total: 2462
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Kathleen Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
3/10
Kathleen Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
2/10
Kathleen Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$402,000 – $487,000
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