$649,000
For Sale

1561 N LAKE HOWARD DRIVE

Winter Haven, FL 33881
3970 sqft | 5 beds | 2.5 baths | 0.43 acres | #P4930252
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Type:Purchase
Structure:House
Zone:Residential

Description

*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.

  • Interior Details
      • InteriorCeiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Beds & Baths
      • Bathrooms2.5
      • Bedrooms5
      • Full Baths2
      • Half Baths1
  • Property Details
      • Exterior MaterialsFrench Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
      • Lot DescriptionCorner Lot, Historic District, City Limits, Oversized Lot
      • ViewWater
      • Stories2
    • Measurements
      • Acres0.43
      • Square Feet3970
    • Parking
      • Parking Spaces2
  • Construction Details
      • BasementExterior Entry
      • Property TypePurchase
    • Condition
      • Year Built1920
    • Material information
      • FoundationBasement, Crawlspace
  • Utilities / Energy Details
      • Utility FeaturesCable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
      • Utility SourceCanal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
      • Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
  • Community and Neighborhood Details
      • SubdivisionINTERLAKEN ADD
    • Location
      • High SchoolWinter Haven Senior
      • Middle SchoolWestwood Middle
      • Elementary SchoolInwood Elem
      • CountyPolk
  • Financial Details
      • Original List Price$692,000
      • Taxes Annual$2,761
      • Days on Market (Cumulative)128
  • Other
      • MLS #P4930252

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