803 College Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 North East
803 College Avenue,Lakeland, FL 33801
$499,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,187 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: steven koleno
Office: beycome of florida llc.
MLS#:O6439435
Source:MFRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$499,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$228.17
About this home
Historic South Lake Morton show place!
Beautiful 1923 Mediterranean Revival home in Lakeland's coveted Historic South Lake Morton District, ideally situated between Lake Morton and Lake Hollingsworth.
Perfectly positioned in Lakeland’s most enchanting historic neighborhoods, 803 College Avenue unlocks a lifestyle of unparalleled charm and walkability along with tranquility. Located just a short stroll away from the iconic Florida Southern College campus, Frank Lloyd Wright visitors center and the very popular Peach House restaurant. Leaving your car at home is effortless here; you are minutes from the vibrant energy of Downtown Lakeland, where you can spend Saturday mornings exploring the bustling Farmers Market, local cafes, and thriving community livelihood.
This pristine turn key property includes 3 spacious bedrooms, 2-full baths, a den/office and a convenient interior mudroom/laundry room. The home provides approximately 1950 square feet of living space, including an inviting front porch, a romantic side garden veranda and a rear spacious covered deck that opens to the newly fenced charming back yard.
Interior square footage is 1687.
Original features include 10ft coffered ceilings, hardwood floors with distinctive herringbone borders, restored original windows, original doors and hardware, picture rail molding, (newly restored) Venetian plaster walls, and a (converted) working gas fireplace. The thoughtfully renovated 2023 kitchen and mudroom/laundry room blends historic charm with modern finishes and convenience, featuring generous quartz countertops, brass fixtures, a custom commercial grade exhaust hood, premium appliances, gas cooktop, convection oven, and reverse-osmosis water filtration system.
Both spacious bathrooms have been tastefully updated while remaining true to the home's original character and charm.
Situated on a beautifully landscaped large corner lot, the property features winding brick pathways, a terracotta fountain, full irrigation system, a detached garage with workshop space, and a carport.
Additional updated features include the electrical system, much of the plumbing and fixtures, full property irrigation system, recent HVAC updates including UV Light System, a 2024 tankless hot water heater, and a 30 year Modified Bitumen roof installed in 2014 and recoated in 2026. Garage was recoated in 2026 as well.
This well built home with Continuous Wall construction provides energy efficiency and the stucco over block structure, provides peace of mind.
*Please note that Polk County property records has several errors to property facts....
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Home facts
- Year built:1923
- Subdivision & Development:JOHNSONS T H SUB
- Listing ID #:O6439435
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 05, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Flooring:Tile
- Kitchen Description:Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Solid Surface Counters, Water Filtration System
- Bedroom Description:High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Basement Description:Crawlspace
- Living area:2,187 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Central
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1923
- Building area:2,187 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.23 Acres
- Construction Materials:Block, Stucco
- Exterior Features:Sidewalk
- Levels:1 Story
Schools
- High school:Lakeland Senior High
- Middle school:Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- Elementary school:Philip OBrien Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Public, Public Sewer, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$499,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$228.17
- Tax amount:$5,864 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System
- Laundry features:Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, Laundry Room, Washer, Washer Hookup
- Amenities:Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat, Window Treatments
- Pool features:Public Pool
Parking
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:1
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