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840 E Walnut St, Lakeland, FL 33801 Property Records

Polk County property record for 840 E Walnut St, Lakeland, FL 33801

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,412 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$94,900 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$3,055 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-28-19-226500-000012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-28-19-226500-000012
Alternative APNs
  • 192824226500000012
  • 92824000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,412 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 56 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area80 sqft
PorchUnfinished Open Porch
Porch Area128 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Location & Zoning

Street Address840 E WALNUT ST
CityLAKELAND
StateFL
Zip33801-5457
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMF22
Legal DescriptionSPETH J B FIRST ADD PB 3 PG 33 LOT 1 S1/2
Legal Range24E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionSPETH J B FIRST ADDITION
Legal Tract226500
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKELAND
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract10402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Lake Morton Residential District
listed 1993 · 215 contributing resources · NRIS 93000621

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of June 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address840 E WALNUT ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5457
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 18, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201684246
Deed Book / Page9819 / 1184
Last Transfer DateDec 12, 2023
Transfer Doc0000292601
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateDec 15, 2023
Property Address840 E WALNUT ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5457
Document Number0000292601
Book / Page12942 / 418
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 33
Instrument DateDec 13, 2023
Instrument2023292601
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 1, 2024
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address840 E WALNUT ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5457

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address840 E WALNUT ST, LAKELAND, FL 33801-5457

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,055.00 (+9.58%)$169,391 (+0.03%) Land $28,854 Building $140,537$169,391 (+0.03%) Land $28,854 Building $140,537
2023$2,788.00 (+7.27%)$169,336 (+4.62%) Land $28,213 Building $141,123$169,336 (+4.62%) Land $28,213 Building $141,123
2022$2,599.00$161,858 Land $26,930 Building $134,928$161,858 Land $26,930 Building $134,928

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LAKELAND
serves 193,297 people · EPA ID FL6531014
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Tillman Fiber
Fiber		2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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