Polk County property record for 1838 E Elm Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $32,100 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-28-17-193000-024340 |
| Primary APN | 24-28-17-193000-024340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,120 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1838 E ELM RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33801-2326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA3 |
| Legal Description | SHORE ACRES PB 7 PG 15 BLK 24 LOT 34 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORE ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 193000 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
1838 E Elm Rd is owned by a company that bought it in May 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 E PINE ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-4967 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201082458 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8143 / 1147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1838 E Elm Rd was $1,657, up 4.5% from the year before.
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 | $75,668 (+1%) | $167,273 (+13.32%) Land $33,690 Building $133,583 | |
| 2025 | $1,657.00 (+4.54%) | $68,789 | $147,609 Land $19,471 Building $128,138 |
| 2024 | $1,585.00 (+4.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,514.00 (+4.56%) | $145,299 (+2.18%) Land $18,660 Building $126,639 | $145,299 (+2.18%) Land $18,660 Building $126,639 |
| 2022 | $1,448.00 | $142,203 Land $15,821 Building $126,382 | $142,203 Land $15,821 Building $126,382 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1838 E Elm Rd 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 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 1838 E Elm Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 246 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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