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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,727 sqft
8918 Scales Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.57 acresLot Size
1969Year Built
$57/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy owning a home in a country setting on over 1 1/2 acres. This 3 bedroom 1 bath home has a fireplace and outdoor shed. There is plenty of space to enjoy to the outdoors and the wooded view in the back yard. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property. "First Time Buyers, complete the HomePath Ready Buyer homeownership course on the Homepath website. Attach certificate to offer and request up to 3% closing cost assistance. Check the HomePath website for more details or ask me. Restrictions apply."Enjoy owning a home in a country setting on over 1 1/2 acres. This 3 bedroom 1 bath home has a fireplace and outdoor shed. There is plenty of space to enjoy to the outdoors and the wooded view in the back yard. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property. "First Time Buyers, complete the HomePath Ready Buyer homeownership course on the Homepath website. Attach certificate to offer and request up to 3% closing cost assistance. Check the HomePath website for more details or ask me. Restrictions apply."
Listing closed: 09/24/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: L4705767

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$309,900

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Lakeland, FL

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Location

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Property Information for 8918 Scales Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,049 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Polk County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: ACREAGE & UNREC
  • Township: 27
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Lot Size: 1.57 AC / 68,559 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2158.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Directions: From Highway 98N and W Socrum Loop turn West on W Socrum Loop then left on Scales Rd. Drive straight to property.
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road, Street Unpaved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Street Number: 8918
  • Street Name: SCALES
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: LAKELAND
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Book Number: P-81
  • Tax Legal Description: BEG SE COR OF W1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 RUN W 274 FT N 110 FT W 25 FT N 110 FT E 274 FT N 220 FT E 25 FT S 440 FT TO POB
  • Tax Year: 2014
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Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 232702000000023060
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: RC
  • Living Area: 1727
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1969
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 23
  • Public Survey Section: 02
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Appliances: None
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Other
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 7.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Property History for 8918 Scales Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557689686

$98,000

-8.1% / yr

Sep 24, 2015

Sold

MFRMLS #L4705767

$98,000
Jul 30, 2015

Pending

MFRMLS #L4705767

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #557689686

$98,000

-8.1% / yr

09/24/2015

Sold

MFRMLS #L4705767

$98,000
07/30/2015

Pending

MFRMLS #L4705767

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8918 Scales Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,389 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,727 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,727 SqFtStories1Lot Size68,559 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1969Year Renovated1969ZoningRCCountyPOLKAPN23-27-02-000000-023060

Schools near 8918 Scales Road

This home is within Polk.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Winston Academy of Engineering
PublicPK to 5

Combee Academy of Design and Engineering
PublicPK to 5

R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rochelle School Of The Arts
PublicPK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 8918 Scales Road, Lakeland, FL 33810
$98,000
3
1,727
68,559
$41,000
165,092
$215,000
4
2
2,332
50,599
$20,000
2,380
120,496
$176,200
3
3,102
34,926
$630,000
4
2
3,468
103,285

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