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#L4953326, Gwen Clark, Listing office: CLARK REALTY LLC
$279,000 List price
737 Kensington St Lakeland, FL 33803
$3,313
Closing credit¹
2 beds
2 full
1,388 sqft
0.3 acres
$201 / sqft
House
Property details
About 737 Kensington St
IN-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*
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,388 sqft
Lot size0.29 Acres
Year built1947
MLS #L4952418
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Interior: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Private Pool: No
- Exterior: Other
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $279,000
- Price/SqFt: $201
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,733
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: City Lot, Bricked Street
- Directions: E on Edgewood to S on Cleveland Heights to W on Kensington
- Year Built: 1947
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,388 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.29 Acres
- MLS Number: L4952418
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
- Office Phone: (863) 687-2233
- Listing Agent: Nicole Alvarez
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2021 | Home Sold | $230,000 |
| Aug 01, 2018 | Home Sold | $120,000 |
| Jun 19, 2015 | Home Sold | $109,000 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | Home Sold | $90,000 |
| Sep 08, 2005 | Home Sold | $135,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $192,525 | $2,733 |
| 2022 | $186,917 | $2,653 |
| 2021 | $115,240 | $2,653 |
| 2020 | $110,071 | $2,099 |
| 2018 | $104,668 | $1,210 |
| 2017 | $103,263 | $1,210 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•328 E Edgewood Dr
6
Southwest Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•2650 Southwest Ave
4
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•3725 Cleveland Heights Blvd
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 $47,805. The most common annual income of people living in Lakeland, FL is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
51%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Horse Races
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Sam's Club
Stein Mart
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Oldsmobile
Buick
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 737 Kensington St
The listing price of 737 Kensington St property is $279,000.
The property 737 Kensington St is a house located in Lakeland, Florida, 33803.
Active Listing: 737 Kensington St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 737 Kensington St are: Cleveland Court Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Southwest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Carlton Palmore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Mckeel Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Rosabelle W. Blake Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lakeland Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Polk Grad Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Fresh Start Community School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,733 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 21, 2021 for $230,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 737 Kensington St has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 737 Kensington St is 1,388 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 737 Kensington St is 1947.
This home is located at 737 Kensington St in Lakeland, FL and zip code 33803 in the Edgewood neighborhood. This 1,388 square foot home, which was built in 1947, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,000.
While more than 39 listings in Lakeland, FL in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 64 listings sold at asking price, and more than 152 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Lakeland, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 1.2%. Listings spent 55 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $324,997 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.