1561 N Lake Howard DRIVE
WINTER HAVEN, FL, 33881

Price$599,000
Beds5
Baths3
SqFt3,708

Status:Active
Property Type:Residential
School:
*Seller is motivated- Agents bring your buyers! Welcome to 1561 Lake Howard Dr, a piece of history nestled on an oversized corner lot with large fenced back yard in the heart of Winter Haven. The home sits along the picturesque Northern shores of Lake Howard, part of the “Chain of Lakes”, and sought after community of Interlaken. The home offers an impressive 125 feet of LAKE FRONTAGE, ready for the addition of a custom boat dock to provide direct access for you to embrace the quintessential Winter Haven, Florida “Chain Life”.

This 1920 home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms in the main house, with several “bonus” rooms that could easily be used as additional bedrooms or office spaces. The original southern pine and oak floors were refinished to their original beauty in 2023. Some of the additional updated features include NEW WINDOWS in 2017, NEW ROOF in 2018, interior and exterior paint 2018. All of the major components have been addressed, providing you the historic charm with newer modern conveniences.
There is also a studio style guest room/apartment attached to the garage with a private bathroom and separate entrance with a screened in porch.

The home is located within close proximity to top-rated schools, fine dining and shopping in the charming downtown Winter Haven, as well as recreational amenities that surround the area. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Winter Haven’s storied past- schedule your private showing today and start enjoying your very own front porch sunsets.


Listing provided by: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1, Suzie Rudd

Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#: P4930252

Price $599,000
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Baths 3
Lot Size 125 x 130
Lot Size Area 18848
Lot Size Area Units Square Feet
Acres 0.43
Property Type Residential
Sub type Single Family Residence
MLS Sub type Single Family Residence
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior Features French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
Year Built 1920
Subdivision INTERLAKEN ADD
View Water
Roof Shingle
Waterfront Lake Howard
Heating Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Foundation Basement, Crawlspace
Lot Description Corner Lot, Historic District, City Lot, Oversized Lot
Laundry Features Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet
Parking Description Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, On Street
Garage spaces 2
Directions From Hwy 17 heading south, turn right at McDonald’s toward Lake Howard, turn to the right to follow to the north side of the lake. Home is at the corner of 16th St NW and Lake Howard Dr. Parking is on the side of the house or front/side yard.
County Polk
Latitude 28.033092
Longitude -81.745417
Market Area 33881 – Winter Haven / Florence Villa
Address 1561 N Lake Howard DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
Postal Code 33881
City WINTER HAVEN
State FL
Country United States
Listing Office KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Listing Office Phone 863-508-3000
Listing Agent Suzie Rudd
Listing Agent Phone 863-287-7861
Special listing conditions None
Ownership Fee Simple
Terms Cash, Conventional
Virtual Tour URL https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/P4930252
Elementary School Inwood Elem
Middle School Westwood Middle
High School Winter Haven Senior
Days on market 192
MLS Status Active
Listing Date May 3, 2024
Listing Last Modified Nov 24, 2024
Tax ID 262819553673000290
Tax Year 2023
Tax Annual Amount 2761
MLS Area 33881 – Winter Haven / Florence Villa
MLS # P4930252

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