716 S Franklin Pl Lakeland Florida | Home for Sale
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Lakeland, FL 33815
- 5Beds
- 4.00Total Baths
- 4 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 3,378SqFt
- 1910Year Built
- 0.40Acres
- MLS# L4952762
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market2 months, 13 days
- Area33815 - Lakeland
- CountyPolk
- Subdivision Drane Park Or Hj
Overview
Built in 1910, this stunning home offers over 3300 SqFt of timeless character and charm! Originally constructed on S Florida avenue, this home was later relocated to its current settingdirectly across from a picturesque park in the heart of historic Dixieland, surrounded by quaint brick-paved streets. Nestled on a beautiful .40 acres, the property offers ample space for entertaining, gardening, and more - a rare find in the heart of downtown! PAID OFF SOLAR PANELS help lower electricity bills, a great addition to a large historic home. Entering through the front of the home, a Florida room is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee and is nicely shaded by a large Oak Tree in the front yard. Continuing into the home, a gorgeous stained glass front door opens into a warm and inviting entryway, rich with historic details. One bedroom is conveniently located on the first floor near the entry and has its own en-suite bathroom, a great guest suite or first floor master bedroom. From the entryway move on to the formal parlor and dining rooms, the high ceilings are beautiful and full of character, complemented by the lovely dcor and wood-burning fireplace, this is truly the heart of the home. Near the living room a sun room is being used as an office and also shares the double sided fireplace, with lots of natural light this room has endless possibilities. A well-designed addition on the back of the home adds modern functionality with a casual living area for morning news or movie night, and a HUGE KITCHEN. The spacious kitchen offers tons of cabinet and counter space, granite countertops, and a large pantry! The second floor has three guest bedrooms, and a guest bathroom, as well as the spacious master suite. The master suite features an open concept bathroom with a large dual vanity open to the rest of the room, while the toilet and updated shower are located in a more private setting. The master suite has another connected room that makes for a wonderful walk-in closet, sitting area, nursery, or many other possibilities. From this room take the stairs up with a partially finished attic, perfect for an office or maybe just for climate controlled storage. Near the kitchen, a narrow set of stairs leads to a very rare find in Florida, a partial BASEMENT! This basement features a garage door and could fit a small car, small boat, or lawn equipment. On top of this basement garage, the exterior of the property also features a detached 3-Car garage and a 2-car carport in the front of the home. This is truly one of the most unique and charming homes for sale in Lakeland today! Roof replaced in 2019! Solar Installed 2019! Schedule your private showing today!
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Senior Community: No
Association: ,No,
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 4.00
Fullbaths: 4
Building Info
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: HistoricAntique
Patio: Enclosed
Pool Private: No
Exterior Features: Storage
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $499,900
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Driveway, Guest, Oversized
Attached Garage: No
Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Car Ports: 2
Green / Env Info
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: LivingRoom, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Levels: ThreeOrMore
Spa: No
Laundry Features: LaundryRoom
Interior Features: CeilingFans, HighCeilings, SolidSurfaceCounters, WalkInClosets, Attic, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, SeparateFormalLivingRoom, Loft
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: From S Florida Ave, turn West on Hillcrest St, right on S Franklin, dead end into home.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.4
Lot Sqft: 17,550
Est Lotsize: 130x135
Vegetation: Oak
Lot Desc: CityLot
Misc
Other
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Basement: Partial,CrawlSpace
Property Info
Section: 24
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Construction Materials: VinylSiding
Total Stories: 4
Foundation: Crawlspace
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 10
Sqft Info
Sqft: 3,378
Bulding Area Sqft: 4,128
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 012
Tax Legal Description: DRANES 2ND ADD PB 1 PG 47B BLK 3 S 25 FT OF W1/2 OF LOT 1 & W1/2 OF LOT 5 LESS S 20 FT
Tax Block: 003012
Tax Annual Amount: 3988.16
Tax Book Number: 1/47B
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: ElectricityConnected, SewerConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: No
View: No
Directions
From S Florida Ave, turn West on Hillcrest St, right on S Franklin, dead end into home.This listing courtesy of Watson Realty Corp.
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716 S Franklin Pl, Lakeland, Florida has 5 Beds, 4 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 716 S Franklin Pl, Lakeland, Florida is L4952762.
The price for 716 S Franklin Pl, Lakeland, Florida is $485,000.
The status of 716 S Franklin Pl, Lakeland, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 716 S Franklin Pl, Lakeland, Florida is Drane Park Or Hj.
The home located at 716 S Franklin Pl, Lakeland, Florida was built in 2025.
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