5205 Ralston Rd is a 1,490 square foot house on a 1.96 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 12, 1997 for $86,900. Based on Redfin's Lakeland data, we estimate the home's value is $368,398.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
1.96 acresLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$368,398
$281K since sold in June 1997$2,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($385K) 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
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.
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,490
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,934
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,490
Building Sq. Ft: 1,934
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG 86 FT W OF SE COR OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 RUN W 115 FT N 404.4 FT E 115 FT S 404.4 FT TO BEG & S 505.4 FT OF E 86 FT OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 LESS MAINT R/W ON S SIDE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 500
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 85,439
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 1.9614
Zoning Code: RC
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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,490
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 1976
County: Polk County
APN: 232907000000034040
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Southwest Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.1mi
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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
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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$350,000 – $424,000
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