Polk County property record for 247 Birch Ln, Lakeland, FL 33813
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,261 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.612 acres (26,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,351 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-29-24-141820-000380 |
| Primary APN | 23-29-24-141820-000380 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,261 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,849 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,261 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 26,650 sqft (0.612 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 588 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 616 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 247 BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33813-3562 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PUD |
| Legal Description | CHRISTINA LAKES PB 56 PG 21/23 LOT 38 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTINA LAKES |
| Legal Tract | 141820 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 11835 |
247 Birch Ln is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 BIRCH LN, LAKELAND, FL 33813-3562 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 200871456 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7614 / 541 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000175490 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Birch Ln was $1,351.
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 | $347,876 (+140.32%) Land $66,000 Building $281,876 | $347,876 (-0.41%) Land $66,000 Building $281,876 | |
| 2025 | $1,351.00 Homeowner's exemption | $144,753 | $349,302 Land $66,000 Building $283,302 |
| 2023 | $1,815.00 (+4.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,576 (+3%) | $348,165 (+12.24%) Land $64,000 Building $284,165 |
| 2022 | $1,737.00 Homeowner's exemption | $132,598 | $310,207 Land $60,000 Building $250,207 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Birch Ln 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 247 Birch Ln is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | SOUTHWEST/POLK COUNTY UTILITY serves 39,209 people · EPA ID FL6530852 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 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 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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