Polk County property record for 215 Tower Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,571 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (46,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-27-12-000000-012180 |
| Primary APN | 23-27-12-000000-012180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,571 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,571 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 46,130 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 307 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 252 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 215 TOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33809-5247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RE2 |
| Legal Description | BEG NW COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 RUN S 17.4 FT E 473.13 FT S 307.5 FT TO POB CONT S 307.5 FT E 150 FT N 307.5 FT W 150 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 27S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENTWOOD LANE |
| Legal Tract | 000000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 12203 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 TOWER RD, LAKELAND, FL 33809-5247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013151232 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9036 / 316 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000250246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 215 TOWER RD, LAKELAND, FL 33809-5247 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 TOWER RD, LAKELAND, FL 33809-5247 |
| Document Number | 0000293191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12943/64 |
| Instrument | 2023293191 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 215 TOWER RD, LAKELAND, FL 33809-5247 |
| Document Number | 0113591625 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 215 TOWER RD LAKELAND FL 338095247, LAKELAND, FL 33809-5247 |
| Document Number | 0113591625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011359/001625 |
| Instrument | 181348 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2045 |
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 | $137,848 (+2.7%) | $271,062 (-9.36%) Land $23,490 Building $247,572 | |
| 2025 | $1,215.00 (-28.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,224 (+5.99%) | $299,067 (+14.43%) Land $23,490 Building $275,577 |
| 2023 | $1,697.00 (+4.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $126,642 (+3%) | $261,348 (+8.19%) Land $22,620 Building $238,728 |
| 2022 | $1,631.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,953 | $241,562 Land $19,140 Building $222,422 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 57% of the US · lower than 69% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 221 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 |
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