Polk County property record for 5978 White Tail Loop, Lakeland, FL 33811
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,725 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.329 acres (14,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $158,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,486 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-29-15-141576-004440 |
| Primary APN | 23-29-15-141576-004440 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,229 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,725 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 14,340 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 67 sqft |
| Street Address | 5978 WHITE TAIL LOOP |
|---|---|
| City | LAKELAND |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33811-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SF1 |
| Legal Description | DEER BROOKE SOUTH PB 89 PGS 15 16 & 17 LOT 444 |
| Legal Range | 23E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER BROOKE SOUTH |
| Legal Tract | 141576 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 444 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 11909 |
5978 White Tail Loop is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5978 WHITE TAIL LOOP, LAKELAND, FL 33811-4011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013211967 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9113 / 1193 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000292747 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5978 White Tail Loop was $1,486 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 | $164,515 (+2.7%) | $272,795 (-3.03%) Land $48,000 Building $224,795 | |
| 2025 | $1,486.00 Homeowner's exemption | $160,190 | $281,315 Land $48,000 Building $233,315 |
| 2023 | $1,048.00 (+9.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $151,141 (+3%) | $289,595 (+8.82%) Land $46,000 Building $243,595 |
| 2022 | $959.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,739 | $266,121 Land $44,000 Building $222,121 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5978 White Tail Loop 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 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| 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 5978 White Tail Loop is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 82% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | 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 164 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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