Built in 1918 by famous architect Francis Kennard for the telephone tycoon John Ludwig Wilhelm Zietlow. In an era when most people did not have cars, Zietlow built a 6-bedroom home with a two-car garage (and a garage apartment). The design is Craftsman with all of its simple elegance. The main house has maple floors downstairs and heart pine floors upstairs, box-beam ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace. It also includes the original cabinets and cast-iron sink in the kitchen which is a designer’s dream. The details of this home and property are unmatched, surrounded by live oaks and tangerine, grapefruit, lemon and orange trees. This property is a respite from the chaos of today’s world. This house has been home to six generations of the Zietlow family and has never before been sold. It is now available to you and the next generations of your family!
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
3,800
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
242907000000042150
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RL-2
Residential Low-2 District
The purpose of the RL-2 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with smaller lots than the RL-1 districts, a minimum of 15,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Feb 7, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Work on a repipe.
Plumbing
Dec 14, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the existing HVAC system.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 18x20
Parking Features: Driveway, Other, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport Spaces: 0
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, In Garage
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office,Formal Dining Room Separate
# of Rooms: 15
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-in Closet(s)
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County, Near Public Transit
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Lot Size Square Meters: 3602
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 415.28
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,822
Tax Year: 2020
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Scott Lake Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Lakeland Highlands Middl
High School: George Jenkins High
Location Information
Directions: Head South on Florida Avenue, turn Left onto Lake Mariam Dr then turn Right on Scott Lake Road, Home will be on your Right, private driveway.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Polk County
APN: 242907000000042150
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 203
Status Contractual Search Date: 2021-11-19
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 157.91
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Home Information
Living Area: 5060
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 470.09
Building Area Total: 4470
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Basement
Levels: Two
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 22 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$785,000 – $950,000
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