Bring your horses!! 2.4 ACRES of peace & privacy! Wonderful Country home built by Don Cress features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Large kitchen features a closet pantry, subway tile, wood laminate flooring and a spacious dining area overlooking the back yard area. This is a split bedroom floor plan, with the master bath featuring dual sinks, walk-in shower & closet. The living room has an inviting brick fireplace and a view through glass sliders of the huge property. You'll be able to extend your living area and enjoy Mother Nature on the 23x9 screened lanai, just outside the living room glass sliders. Attached side entrance 2 car garage plus a 24x20 Smithbuilt Workshop (will hold an additional car). 50 gal. hot water heater was replaced 6/2019 and the A/C system is approx. 3 yrs. old. Room for your RV, boat and so much more without deed restrictions or an HOA requirement. Apprx. 1/2 mile to Interstate 4 access, a great find for anyone commuting to the Tampa/Orlando areas.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
2.4 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lorrie Clark• REMAX PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES
Bought with Alicia Golotko• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4911179
Redfin Estimate
$409,770
$154K since sold in June 2020$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 22.8% higher than the average sale price ($334K) of 6 comparable homes.
Bring your horses!! 2.4 ACRES of peace & privacy! Wonderful Country home built by Don Cress features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Large kitchen features a closet pantry, subway tile, wood laminate flooring and a spacious dining area overlooking the back yard area. This is a split bedroom floor plan, with the master bath featuring dual sinks, walk-in shower & closet. The living room has an inviting brick fireplace and a view through glass sliders of the huge property. You'll be able to extend your living area and enjoy Mother Nature on the 23x9 screened lanai, just outside the living room glass sliders. Attached side entrance 2 car garage plus a 24x20 Smithbuilt Workshop (will hold an additional car). 50 gal. hot water heater was replaced 6/2019 and the A/C system is approx. 3 yrs. old. Room for your RV, boat and so much more without deed restrictions or an HOA requirement. Apprx. 1/2 mile to Interstate 4 access, a great find for anyone commuting to the Tampa/Orlando areas.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,522 (+6.3%)
2024
$3,312 (+6.5%)
2023
$3,110 (+3.0%)
2022
$3,020 (−0.7%)
2021
$3,042 (+1.4%)
2020
$3,000 (−10.5%)
2019
$3,351 (+2.4%)
$38,900 + $183,693
$222,593
2018
$3,273 (+87.3%)
$38,900 + $165,140
$204,040
2017
$1,747 (+3.1%)
2016
$1,695 (+1.0%)
2014
$1,679 (−0.4%)
2013
$1,685 (+27.9%)
2012
$1,318
Tax history for 8520 Tomkow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,522 (+6.3%)
2024
$3,312 (+6.5%)
2023
$3,110 (+3.0%)
2022
$3,020 (−0.7%)
2021
$3,042 (+1.4%)
2020
$3,000 (−10.5%)
2019
$3,351 (+2.4%)
$38,900 + $183,693
$222,593
2018
$3,273 (+87.3%)
$38,900 + $165,140
$204,040
2017
$1,747 (+3.1%)
2016
$1,695 (+1.0%)
2014
$1,679 (−0.4%)
2013
$1,685 (+27.9%)
2012
$1,318
*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
A/RR
GREEN SWAMP AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN
Rural Agricultural/Residential District
The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Zone overlays
Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern Overlay
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Feb 7, 2025 • Final
Re-roof
Re-roof a residential building with shingles.
Roofing
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Remove and replace an existing 3 ton heat pump 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
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Hip Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,695
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,414
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,695
Building Sq. Ft: 2,414
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG NW COR OF E1/2 OF W1/2 OF N3/4 OF SEC RUN S 1330 FT E 585.17 FT FOR POB RUN S 150 FT E 697 FT N 150 FT W 697 FT TO POB BEING LOT 4 OF UNREC SUB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 441
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 104,553
Legal Lot Number: 4
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 2.4002
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.: 1,695
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Polk County
APN: 242710000000032090
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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Lake Gibson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi
2/10
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
12% 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
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$390,000 – $472,000
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