1533 E ELM ROAD, Lakeland, FL 33801

• 4 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,444 sqft

Property Description

LOCATION! CHARACTER! SPACE! 4/2+ Vintage Single Family with Guest House that’s within walking distance to Downtown Lakeland, a park with playground & both Lake Bonney and Lake Parker. The home offers space for a large family, multi-generational living, or rental income to subsidize your mortgage. The main home has a charming covered front porch, large windows, and hardwood floors in the living room, dining room and first floor bedrooms. The kitchen has an original built in for storage and has been partially updated including LVP flooring and updated appliances. The Primary En Suite is located to the rear of the home and features a primary bath with Freestanding Soaking Tub. Bathroom 2 is located off the living room in the hall between Bedrooms 2 and 3. Laundry hookups are located in the mudroom. The mudroom has the side entrance to the home and makes bringing in groceries easy as its next to the kitchen. There is a finished 2nd Floor, the perfect Flex Space for a large 4th bedroom, home office, media room, crafting space or home gym. The 2nd floor has had new LVP and windows installed along with new carpet on the stairs. Over the last 3 years the Sellers have been restoring this home but relocation provides a new owner with the opportunity to finish the interior to their own taste & style and to build equity. Recent improvements include new roofs on both buildings in 2024, Termite Tenting and a transferrable Termite Bond. Extensive repairs include: Exterior Wood Siding, Floor Leveling, Floor Joists, & Pillar supports. Repairs to the first floor hardwood floors. Professional Exterior and Interior Paint Replaced front porch decking. Window replacement in the primary bath. The home has zoned heating and cooling with a combination of mini-splits and window ACs. The chimney has been capped and the fireplace converted to electric use. The Guest House has a spacious functional layout with vaulted ceiling, bathroom with with walk in shower, kitchenette with 220 hookup for range and and new siding and roof. The home is currently livable but ready for your updates on your own schedule. Sold AS-IS. All dimensions are estimated and to be be verified by the Buyer. Sellers are requesting Cash & Conventional Financing offers only.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 20, 2026

Data Last Updated:

July 27, 2026 at 7:24AM

Listing Office:

NUGGET REALTY : 772-249-4705

Listing Agent:

Steven Burnett : 863-529-8670

MLS ID:

L4963578

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)High CeilingsPrimary Bedroom Main Floor
• Rooms: Garage Apartment
• Appliances: DishwasherElectric Water HeaterRangeRefrigerator
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Closet
• Flooring: Luxury VinylTileWood
• A/C: Mini-Split Unit(s)Wall/Window Unit(s)Zoned
• Heating: ElectricDuctless
• Fireplace: ElectricFireplace

Exterior

• General: Storage
• Style: Historic
• Other Structures: Guest HouseStorageWorkshopFront PorchPatioCovered
• Parking: CoveredDrivewayOff StreetOpen

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• General: FrameWood SidingTwoCrawlspacePillar/Post/Pier

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Polk

Lot

• Zoning: RA-3SHORE ACRES PB 7 PG 15 BLK 5 LOT 4124-28-17-193000-005410
• Fencing: Chain Link

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedWater Connected
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple