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5718 Custer Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805 Property Records

Polk County property record for 5718 Custer Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,963 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.386 acres (16,801 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$295,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$3,430 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale & Line of Credit
Oct 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-27-20-161700-000140

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-27-20-161700-000140
Alternative APNs
  • 202724161700000140
  • 02724000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,963 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,963 sqft
FlooringConcrete/Cement
Interior WallsWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area16,801 sqft (0.386 acres)
Lot Dimensions168 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area360 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area360 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchUnfinished Open Porch
Porch Area332 sqft
Patio Area170 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Utility Building60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address5718 CUSTER DR
CityLAKELAND
StateFL
Zip33805-8513
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionTEMPLINS RESUB PB 40 PG 12 LOT 14
Legal Range24E
Legal Township27S
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionTEMPLINS RESUBDIVISION
Legal Tract161700
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKELAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3034
Census Tract11502

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 24-27-20-161700-000140

Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5718 CUSTER DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805-8513
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Woman, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 08, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
FIRST SOURCE TITLE
Oct 03, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
ADVANCE TITLE, ADVANTAGE TITLE SERVICES INC
Feb 11, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 07, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 07, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 03, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024132108
Deed Book / Page13145 / 333
Prior Transfer DateMay 31, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000132108
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMay 08, 2026
Property Address5718 CUSTER DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805-8513
Document Number0000110474
Book / Page13990 / 1271
Instrument DateApr 14, 2026
Instrument2026110474
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST SOURCE TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$70.70
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5718 CUSTER DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805-8513

Mortgage

Document Number0000110475,
DateMay 08, 2026
Instrument2026110475
Lender
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueApr 14, 2051
Interest
Rate6.38%
Max Rate-1%

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateOct 03, 2023
Property Address5718 CUSTER DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805-8513
Document Number0000231537
Book / Page12857 / 659
Map ReferenceMB 40 PG 12
Instrument DateSep 19, 2023
Instrument2023231537
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2023
Title CompanyADVANCE TITLE, ADVANTAGE TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,645.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10341 HUNTERS TRL, LAKELAND, FL 33809-1157

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2515 GEORGE WHEELER RD, LAKELAND, FL 33810-0642
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateFeb 11, 2019
Property Address5718 CUSTER DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805-8513
Document Number0107470755
Book / Page010747 / 000755
Instrument DateFeb 04, 2019
Instrument27690
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 22, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.70
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address5718 CUSTER DR LAKELAND FL 338058513, LAKELAND, FL 33805-8513

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,430.00 (-14.46%)$265,318 (+125.25%) Land $16,240 Building $249,078$265,318 (+8.22%) Land $16,240 Building $249,078
2024$4,010.00 (+164.86%)
2023$1,514.00 (+4.34%) Homeowner's exemption$117,790 (+3%)$245,156 (+3.85%) Land $15,680 Building $229,476
2022$1,451.00 Homeowner's exemption$114,359$236,077 Land $12,880 Building $223,197

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 14, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 58 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies58 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2022–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · Hurricane Milton

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 88% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 168 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LAKELAND
serves 193,297 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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