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1026 E Walnut St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1026 E Walnut St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.194 acres (8,446 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$199,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$2,341 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-28-19-218000-001120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-28-19-218000-001120
Alternative APNs
  • 192824218000001120
  • 92824000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,308 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,308 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area8,446 sqft (0.194 acres)
Lot Dimensions131 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area79 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address1026 E WALNUT ST
CityLAKELAND
StateFL
Zip33801-5431
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB1
Legal DescriptionBILTMORE PARK SUB PB 8 PG 41 BLK 1 LOT 12
Legal Range24E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionBILTMORE PARK SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract218000
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKELAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3023
Census Tract10402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Biltmore-Cumberland Historic District
listed 2004 · 201 contributing resources · NRIS 04000565

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1026 E WALNUT ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5431
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 21, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 16, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020196565
Deed Book / Page11382 / 1030
Prior Transfer DateJun 19, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000202709
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateSep 21, 2020
Property Address1026 E WALNUT ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5431
Document Number0113821030
Book / Page011382 / 001030
Instrument DateSep 10, 2020
Instrument196565
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 7, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST INT'L TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,393.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1026 E WALNUT ST LAKELAND FL 338015431, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5431

Mortgage

Document Number113821032
DateSep 21, 2020
Book Page011382/001032
Instrument196566
Lender
NameUSAA
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 20, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityLakeland City
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$182,777 (+2.7%)$217,617 (-8.73%) Land $28,433 Building $189,184
2025$2,341.00 (+6.75%) Homeowner's exemption$177,972 (+5.99%)$238,434 (-6.28%) Land $28,433 Building $210,001
2023$2,193.00 (+3.35%) Homeowner's exemption$167,918 (+3%)$254,400 (+5.89%) Land $27,635 Building $226,765
2022$2,122.00 Homeowner's exemption$163,027$240,245 Land $26,087 Building $214,158

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LAKELAND
serves 193,297 people · EPA ID FL6531014
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Tillman Fiber.

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