737 Kensington St Lakeland, FL 33803
Cleveland Heights Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,388
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Bonus Room
- Walk-In Pantry
- Cleveland Court Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Rear Porch
About This Home
As of July 2025IN-TOWN LOCATION! Come see this quaint HISTORIC beauty located on a tree-lined BRICK street less than 5 minutes from LAKE HOLLINGSWORTH. You are going to love this well maintained home situated on a DOUBLE LOT in the heart of central Lakeland. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home has so much to offer... The spacious kitchen has stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets, DINETTE space, and CLOSET PANTRY. The inside laundry room off the kitchen includes additional storage space plus a side entry for your convenience. The cheerful Living Room with tons of NATURAL LIGHT opens to the Dining Room, which makes it great for dinner parties and entertaining. The two bedrooms are generous in size and provide large closets. A few steps down... you will find a BONUS room -perfect for office, exercise or nursery with direct access to a FULL bath. The large .29 acre FENCED backyard includes a nice shed and will allow plenty of space for your BOAT or RV plus room to expand or add a pool.. This home is full of CHARM and CHARACTER. The LOCATION is hard to beat... only MINUTES to multiple parks, playgrounds, dog parks, tennis courts, lakes, downtown, restaurants, and shopping. Make your appointment to see today. *Recent FHA appraisal completed above the list price*
Last Agent to Sell the Property
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 863-687-2233 License #3115321 Listed on: 04/28/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,810
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- North Facing Home
- Fenced
- Street paved with bricks
- Property is zoned RA-3
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,388 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Blinds
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Bonus Room
- Storage Room
- Laundry Room
- Inside Utility
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dinette
- Walk-In Pantry
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- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Rear Porch
Schools
- Cleveland Court Elementary School
- Southwest Middle School
- Lakeland Senior High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Cleveland Heights Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Visit Down Payment Resource Website
- Tax Lot 789
- Assessor Parcel Number 24-28-31-261490-007890
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 25, 2021
Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Modzel Stanley E
Bought by
Carson Taylor D
Seller's Agent
Ginger Quirk
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Megan Jones
DREAM REALTY GROUP
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
4.59%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Outstanding Balance
$199,547
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$95,130
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Marden Austen Graeme and Newberry Sarah Ann
Bought by
Modzel Stanley E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Phillips John Patrick and Phillips Meghan Moore
Bought by
Marden Austen Graeme and Newberry Sarah Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,025
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2014
Sold by
Lane Nancy C and Lane Richard
Bought by
Phillips Meghan Moore and Phillips John Patrick
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,369
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Bayhan David E and Bayhan Carrie F
Bought by
Lane Richard and Lane Nancy C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 11, 2005
Sold by
Bayhan David E
Bought by
Bayhan David E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $230,000 | Smart Title Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $120,000 | Easy Title Company Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $109,000 | Lakeland Title Llc | |
| Warranty Deed | $90,000 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $135,000 | Sunbelt Title Agency | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $218,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $96,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $107,025 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $88,369 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $108,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Sold | $279,000 | 0.0% | $201 / Sq Ft |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/17/2025 05/17/25 | For Sale | $279,000 | 0.0% | $201 / Sq Ft |
| 05/03/2025 05/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/28/2025 04/28/25 | For Sale | $279,000 | +21.3% | $201 / Sq Ft |
| 04/13/2021 04/13/21 | Sold | $230,000 | +4.6% | $173 / Sq Ft |
| 03/01/2021 03/01/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/25/2021 02/25/21 | For Sale | $219,900 | -- | $166 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,733 | $192,525 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,653 | $186,917 | $60,000 | $126,917 |
| 2021 | $2,180 | $115,240 | $54,000 | $61,240 |
| 2020 | $2,099 | $110,071 | $51,000 | $59,071 |
| 2018 | $1,231 | $104,668 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,211 | $103,263 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,191 | $101,139 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $997 | $90,228 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $88,700 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nicole Alvarez
N
Seller's Agent in 2025
Nicole Alvarez
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(863) 687-2233
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Nancy Kahrs
N
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Nancy Kahrs
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(863) 687-2233
59 Total Sales
-
Joyce Velasquez
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Joyce Velasquez
EQUITYPOINT PROPERTIES LLC
(407) 937-8141
8 Total Sales
-
Ginger Quirk
Seller's Agent in 2021
Ginger Quirk
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(863) 430-5111
2 in this area
291 Total Sales
-
Megan Jones
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Megan Jones
DREAM REALTY GROUP
(863) 443-0702
1 in this area
131 Total Sales
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: L4952418
APN: 24-28-31-261490-007890
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