7140 S Carter Rd is a 3,506 square foot house on a 1.51 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 13, 2004 for $140,000. Based on Redfin's Lakeland data, we estimate the home's value is $609,487.
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
1.51 acresLot Size
$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$609,487
$469K since sold in July 2004$19K since August
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This home's estimate is 43.6% higher than the average sale price ($425K) 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-1
Residential Low-1 District
The purpose of the RL-1 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with larger sized lots, a minimum of 40,000 square feet
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Jul 20, 2020 • Final
Electric
Install a roof mounted solar electric system with a battery system.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Install a solar pool heating system.
Electrical
Pool and hot tub
Solar
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
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Hip Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,506
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,796
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,718
Building Sq. Ft: 3,796
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: S 165 FT OF S 660 FT OF W 396 FT OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 LESS RD R/W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,740
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 65,745
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 1.5093
Depth Footage: 396
Front Footage: 165
Zoning Code: RE-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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,506
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 1991
County: Polk County
APN: 242930000000013070
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scott Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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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 • 2.3mi
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
7/10 Fire Factor
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 26 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$580,000 – $701,000
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