1234 Hammock Shade Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1234 Hammock Shade Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,375 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size	0.345 acres (15,015 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$230,100 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,671 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`24-27-08-161004-000240`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`24-27-08-161004-000240`
Alternative APNs	`082724161004000240` `82724000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,375 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,991 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,945 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1987
Effective Year Built	Effective 1987
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	15,015 sqft (0.345 acres)
Lot Dimensions	130 ft deep x 115 ft wide
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	616 sqft
Porch	Florida Room
Porch Area	838 sqft
Shed	1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1234 HAMMOCK SHADE DR
City	LAKELAND
State	FL
Zip	33809-4653
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	THE OAKS OF LAKELAND PB 78 PGS 30 & 31 LYING IN A PORTION OF SECS 8 & 17 T27 R24 LOT 24
Legal Range	24E
Legal Township	27S
Legal Section	08
Legal Subdivision	OAKS OF LAKELAND THE
Legal Tract	161004
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	LAKELAND
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	12304

Owner

1234 Hammock Shade Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1234 HAMMOCK SHADE DR, LAKELAND, FL 33809-4653
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201837694
Deed Book / Page	10400 / 2289
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Feb 20, 2018
Property Address	1234 HAMMOCK SHADE DR, LAKELAND, FL 33809-4653
Document Number	0104002289
Book / Page	010400 / 002289
Instrument Date	Feb 9, 2018
Instrument	37694
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2018
Title Company	EXECUTIVE TITLE/FLORIDA INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,610.70
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8135 N SOCRUM LOOP RD LAKELAND FL 338094653, LAKELAND, FL 33809-4653

Mortgage

Document Number	104002290
Date	Feb 20, 2018
Book Page	010400/002290
Instrument	37695

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE FIRM
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 19, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1234 Hammock Shade Dr was $2,671 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$253,502 (+2.7%)	$342,844 (-3.59%) Land $60,000 Building $282,844
2025	$2,671.00 Homeowner's exemption	$246,837	$355,597 Land $60,000 Building $295,597
2023	$3,100.00 (+3.61%) Homeowner's exemption	$232,893 (+3%)	$356,909 (+21.82%) Land $58,000 Building $298,909
2022	$2,992.00 Homeowner's exemption	$226,110	$292,984 Land $48,000 Building $244,984

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1234 Hammock Shade Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 20 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	20 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2017)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma

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

Wildfire risk around 1234 Hammock Shade Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 89% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 System	NORTHWEST serves 28,082 people · EPA ID FL6532348
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	21 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20