Polk County property record for 1537 E Elm Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,138 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,301 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-28-17-193000-005011 |
| Primary APN | 24-28-17-193000-005011 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,639 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,138 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 149 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 587 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1537 E ELM RD |
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| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33801-2319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Description | SHORE ACRES PB 7 PG 15 BLK 5 LOTS 1 2 LESS E 115 FT & 3 LESS E 115 FT & 42 & LESS BEG NWLY COR OF LOT 1 RUN ELY ALONG N BOUNDARY 15 FT TO POB CONT ELY 10 FT SWLY ALONG A CURVE 71.57 FT NWLY 71 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORE ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 193000 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
1537 E Elm Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1532 E ELM RD, LAKELAND, FL 33801-2320 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006142227 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6813 / 1004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1537 E Elm Rd was $3,301.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Lakeland City |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $166,843 (+1%) | $279,748 (+8.2%) Land $48,713 Building $231,035 | |
| 2025 | $3,301.00 | $151,675 | $258,543 Land $31,013 Building $227,530 |
| 2023 | $2,979.00 (+6.2%) | $253,665 (+4.38%) Land $29,699 Building $223,966 | $253,665 (+4.38%) Land $29,699 Building $223,966 |
| 2022 | $2,805.00 | $243,015 Land $25,204 Building $217,811 | $243,015 Land $25,204 Building $217,811 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1537 E Elm Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 risk around 1537 E Elm Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LAKELAND serves 193,297 people · EPA ID FL6531014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 280 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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