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#T3540117, Jim Knetsch, Listing Office: LPT REALTY, LLC
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1561 N Lake Howard Dr Winter Haven, FL 33881
$599,000 List price
$7,113
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5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,708 sqft
0.4 acres
$162 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1561 N Lake Howard Dr
Under contract-accepting backup offers. *Seller is motivated- Agents bring your buyers! Welcome to 1561 Lake Howard Dr, a piece of history nestled on an oversized corner lot with large fenced back yard in the heart of Winter Haven. The home sits along the picturesque Northern shores of Lake Howard, part of the "Chain of Lakes", and sought after community of Interlaken. The home offers an impressive 125 feet of LAKE FRONTAGE, ready for the addition of a custom boat dock to provide direct access for you to embrace the quintessential Winter Haven, Florida “Chain Life”. This 1920 home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms in the main house, with several “bonus” rooms that could easily be used as additional bedrooms or office spaces. The original southern pine and oak floors were refinished to their original beauty in 2023. Some of the additional updated features include NEW WINDOWS in 2017, NEW ROOF in 2018, interior and exterior paint 2018. All of the major components have been addressed, providing you the historic charm with newer modern conveniences. There is also a studio style guest room/apartment attached to the garage with a private bathroom and separate entrance with a screened in porch. The home is located within close proximity to top-rated schools, fine dining and shopping in the charming downtown Winter Haven, as well as recreational amenities that surround the area. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Winter Haven’s storied past- schedule your private showing today and start enjoying your very own front porch sunsets.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,708 sqft
Lot size0.43 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, On Street
MLS #P4930252
Garage2 spaces
WaterfrontLake Front
FireplaceFamily Room, Wood Burning
ViewWater
Summary
- MLS Number: P4930252
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
- Office Phone: (863) 508-3000
- Listing Agent: Suzie Rudd
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,380 | $1,419 |
| 2022 | $180,951 | $2,683 |
| 2021 | $175,681 | $2,683 |
| 2020 | $173,255 | $2,626 |
| 2018 | $166,202 | $2,398 |
| 2017 | $162,784 | $2,398 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Inwood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.6 mi
•2200 Avenue G NW
3
Fred Garner Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•2500 Havendale Blvd NW
8
Frank E. Brigham Academy
Public Magnet PK-5
1.9 mi
•601 Avenue C SE
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,693. The majority of Winter Haven, FL residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
51%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
12%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Hiking/backpacking
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Nordstrom Rack
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Chipotle
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Mazda
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Classical
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About 1561 N Lake Howard Dr
This home is located at 1561 N Lake Howard Dr in Winter Haven, FL and zip code 33881. This 3,708 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.43 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $599,000.
Over 12 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Winter Haven, FL. In the same period over 47 listings were sold below the listed price and 15 listings were sold for the listed price. In January 2025 in Winter Haven, FL there were 7.4% more homes for sale than in December. In January 2025 median list price was $300,001 and the average listing age was 72 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.