Polk County property record for 1809 Optimist Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,016 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,600 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,157 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-28-28-245700-003160 |
| Primary APN | 24-28-28-245700-003160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 192 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 28 sqft |
| Street Address | 1809 OPTIMIST DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33801-6843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ROYAL OAK MANOR PB 43 PG 12 BLK C LOT 16 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL OAK MANOR |
| Legal Tract | 245700 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11732 |
1809 Optimist Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6136 ANDREA DR, LAKELAND, FL 33813-3701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025145657 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13595 / 102 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034828 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1809 Optimist Dr was $1,157 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $154,415 (+43.26%) Land $24,000 Building $130,415 | $154,415 (+1.24%) Land $24,000 Building $130,415 | |
| 2025 | $1,157.00 | $107,783 | $152,529 Land $24,000 Building $128,529 |
| 2023 | $1,547.00 (+9.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $116,236 (+11.57%) | $156,511 (+16.27%) Land $23,000 Building $133,511 |
| 2022 | $1,412.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,181 | $134,612 Land $19,000 Building $115,612 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1809 Optimist Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 1809 Optimist Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% 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 192 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Tillman Fiber, Verizon.
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