Polk County property record for 481 Byrd St, Lakeland, FL 33809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,089 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-27-24-008300-005020 |
| Primary APN | 23-27-24-008300-005020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,581 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,720 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 531 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 397 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 481 BYRD ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33809-3367 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LAKE GIBSON ESTATES PB 44 PG 25 BLK E LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 27S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE GIBSON ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 8300 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 12209 |
481 Byrd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 BYRD ST, LAKELAND, FL 33809-3367 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200462749 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5723 / 617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Byrd St was $1,089 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 | $127,813 (+2.7%) | $318,514 (-7.31%) Land $50,000 Building $268,514 | |
| 2025 | $1,089.00 Homeowner's exemption | $124,453 | $343,623 Land $50,000 Building $293,623 |
| 2023 | $1,494.00 (+4.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,423 (+3%) | $346,801 (+12.51%) Land $48,000 Building $298,801 |
| 2022 | $1,432.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,003 | $308,229 Land $40,000 Building $268,229 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Byrd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 File median of 21 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 12 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 481 Byrd St 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 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 202 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 |
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