Polk County property record for 1854 E Elm Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,795 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $405 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-28-17-193000-024380 |
| Primary APN | 24-28-17-193000-024380 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,795 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,399 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 459 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1854 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 38 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORE ACRES |
| Legal Tract | 193000 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
1854 E Elm Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1854 E ELM RD, LAKELAND, FL 33801-2326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004231153 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5986 / 1664 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0059960232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 1854 E ELM RD, LAKELAND, FL 33801-2326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000224435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11866/2057 |
| Instrument | 2021224435 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1854 E Elm Rd was $405 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.3% 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 | $48,770 (+2.7%) | $247,144 (+9.91%) Land $34,345 Building $212,799 | |
| 2025 | $405.00 (+6.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,488 | $224,857 Land $19,835 Building $205,022 |
| 2024 | $381.00 (+5.54%) | ||
| 2023 | $361.00 (+6.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,806 (+3%) | $219,437 (+7.97%) Land $19,007 Building $200,430 |
| 2022 | $339.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,501 | $203,234 Land $16,116 Building $187,118 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1854 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 1854 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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