Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,311 sqft
1638 Holy Cow Rd, Polk City, FL 33868
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.11 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$151/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Country living in this unique custom built 2 Story Cypress Log Home with full basement creating 3 stories situated on over 4 acres just minutes from I-4. Relax on your open front porch and enjoy the view of a park like setting. Soaring knotty pine ceilings and exposed beams enhance the Living Rm, Den and Dining Rm which all flow as one long, but separate space. The stone faced wood burning fireplace with raised hearth complements the spacious open design. This home features exterior wall through-bolt...Country living in this unique custom built 2 Story Cypress Log Home with full basement creating 3 stories situated on over 4 acres just minutes from I-4. Relax on your open front porch and enjoy the view of a park like setting. Soaring knotty pine ceilings and exposed beams enhance the Living Rm, Den and Dining Rm which all flow as one long, but separate space. The stone faced wood burning fireplace with raised hearth complements the spacious open design. This home features exterior wall through-bolt design, pine floors, Anderson thermal pane windows, custom built thermal pane french doors, metal roof, 2015 heat and air system with heat pump, well tank replaced in 2014 and updated drain field in 2013 for the main septic system. The Master Bedroom boasts a balcony/sun deck and shares a large cedar walk-in closet with the adjoining 2nd Bedroom. Luxury jetted tub, open tile shower and dual sinks define the Master Bath. Peak through open concept allows the 2nd floor bedroom occupants to enjoy the dramatic ceilings and open beams below. Clerestory windows provide an abundance of natural light. The basement offers multiple possibilities including one finished room with dropped acoustical tile ceiling. Exterior access via a doorway to the covered carport area enhances the open unfinished space. A large (40x14) detached workshop storage building adjoins a metal carport cover designed for RV parking with its own septic hookup, Original owner, blueprints and boundary survey available. Sold As Is..
  • Listed by: Richard Eijo 863.333.5161 info@mylakelandhome.com Brokerage DRE #1047100 • S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
Listing closed: 04/02/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: L4906176

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$369,500

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Polk City, FL

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Location

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Property Information for 1638 Holy Cow Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,659 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Polk County
  • Architectural Style: Historical
  • Subdivision Name: I-4 RANCHETTES
  • Township: 26
  • Carport Spaces: 3
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 4.11 AC / 178,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3271.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Directions: I-4, exit #44 Polk City/Auburndale to N on Hwy 559, right at flashing light on CR 557A, follow to last left before overpass, take Y turn on Holy Cow Rd. (I-4 frontage road) pass blue bldg., road turns left, home approx. 1/2 mile on left.
  • Elementary School: Polk City Elem
  • High School: Tenoroc Senior
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 1638
  • Street Name: HOLY COW
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: POLK CITY
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Boat, Covered, RV Carport
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: P-81
  • Tax Legal Description: S 165 FT OF S1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 LESS S 165 FT OF E 294 FT & N 25 FT OF E 394 FT OF S 190 FT OF S1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 BEING PART TRACT 9 OF UNRE I-4 RANCHETTES
  • Tax Year: 2018
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: In County, Zoned for Horses
  • Parcel Number: 252636000000034020
  • Total Acreage: 2 to less than 5
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: A/RRX
  • Living Area: 2311
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1990
  • Flood Zone Code: A
  • Flood Zone Date: 12-20-2000
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12105C0200F
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 25
  • Public Survey Section: 36
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Log
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Slab
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Dining Room Separate, Great Room, Inside Utility, Storage Rooms
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 11.0
  • Water View: No
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows, Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 1638 Holy Cow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 2, 2019

Sold

MFRMLS #L4906176

$350,000—
Mar 29, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642825924

$350,000

+7.3% / yr

Feb 14, 2019

Pending

MFRMLS #L4906176

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/02/2019

Sold

MFRMLS #L4906176

$350,000
03/29/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642825924

$350,000

+7.3% / yr

02/14/2019

Pending

MFRMLS #L4906176

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Public Records for 1638 Holy Cow Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,694 ($308 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,311 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,311 SqFtStories2Lot Size178,840 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1990Year Renovated2012ZoningRCCountyPOLKAPN25-26-36-000000-034020

Schools near 1638 Holy Cow Road

This home is within Polk County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Frank E. Brigham Academy
PublicPK to 5

Polk City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Jewett School Of The Arts
PublicPK to 8

Jere L. Stambaugh Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1638 Holy Cow Road, Polk City, FL 33868
$350,000
4
2,311
178,840
$385,000
4
1,782
206,492
$695,000
3
2,016
88,113
$455,000
3
1,612
433,688
$135,000
5
5
3,865
429,615
–
4
2
4,519
48,508

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