1561 N LAKE HOWARD DR Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Winter Haven,FL 33881
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,708 sqft
Price per Sqft $175
Subdivision Interlaken Add
MLS Listing ID P4930252
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Stellar MLS
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $2,761
Lot Size 0.430 Acres
Acres 0.43
Lot Dimensions 125x130
Property 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.
Location
State FL
County Polk
Community Interlaken Add
Zoning R-1A
Rooms
Other Rooms Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Garage Apartment,Inside Utility
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Fans(s),Crown Molding,High Ceilings,Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central,Electric,Heat Pump,Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Vinyl,Wood
Fireplaces Type Family Room,Wood Burning
Fireplace true
Appliance Convection Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Gas Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Feature French Doors,Irrigation System,Lighting,Private Mailbox,Rain Gutters,Sidewalk
Garage Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,On Street
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Vinyl
Utilities Available Cable Connected,Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Public,Sewer Connected,Water Connected
Waterfront true
Waterfront Description Lake
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Yes
Water Access Desc Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
View Water
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Rear Porch
Parking Type Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,On Street
Attached Garage false
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Historic District,City Limits,Oversized Lot
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Basement,Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 1/4 to less than 1/2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Canal/Lake For Irrigation,Public
Structure Type Stucco,Wood Frame
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Inwood Elem
Middle Schools Westwood Middle
High Schools Winter Haven Senior
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Membership Fee Required None
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition None