Polk County property record for 5853 Swallow Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,459 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,250 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,482 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-27-19-161361-001000 |
| Primary APN | 24-27-19-161361-001000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,459 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,459 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 215 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 5853 SWALLOW DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33809-7633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANDPIPER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB PHASE ELEVEN PB 92 PGS 34-35 LOT 100 |
| Legal Range | 24E |
| Legal Township | 27S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDPIPER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB PHASE 11 |
| Legal Phase | 11 |
| Legal Tract | 161361 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 12207 |
5853 Swallow Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5853 SWALLOW DR, LAKELAND, FL 33809-7633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201162327 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8365 / 66 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000162831 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5853 Swallow Dr was $1,482 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $130,919 (+2.7%) | $217,215 (-3.45%) Land $50,000 Building $167,215 | |
| 2025 | $1,482.00 Homeowner's exemption | $127,477 | $224,971 Land $50,000 Building $174,971 |
| 2023 | $1,381.00 (+3.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,276 (+3%) | $224,218 (+15.87%) Land $48,000 Building $176,218 |
| 2022 | $1,331.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,773 | $193,514 Land $40,000 Building $153,514 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5853 Swallow Dr 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 5853 Swallow Dr 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 67% of the US · lower than 92% 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 508 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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