Property Description

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, reroof done 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.

Features
: Heat Pump, Central, Electric, Natural Gas
: Central Air
: Exterior Entry
: Vinyl
: Water
: Rear Porch
: Shingle
Additional Details
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Suzanna Rudd
: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Range, Convection Oven, Gas Water Heater
$0
Annually
: Stucco, Wood Frame
1
South
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.
Inwood Elem
: Lighting, Sidewalk, French Doors, Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Private Mailbox
: Wood Burning, Family Room
: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood, Vinyl
: Crawlspace, Basement
2
Winter Haven Senior
: Walk-in Closet(s), Ceiling Fans(s), High Ceilings, Crown Molding, Thermostat
: Inside, Laundry Closet, Gas Dryer Hookup
: Two
MFR255001835
MFR255000256
: Corner Lot, Oversized Lot, City Limits, Historic District
125x130
Westwood Middle
Active
26-28-19-553673-000290
: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, On Street
: Public Sewer
Active
2
INTERLAKEN ADD
$2,761
2023
: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
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: Lake
Map Details
US
Florida
Polk
WINTER HAVEN
LAKE HOWARD
1561
DRIVE
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W82° 15' 16.5''
N28° 1' 59.1''
33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
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$692,000

1561 LAKE HOWARD DRIVE
WINTER HAVEN, Florida

5 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
3,708 Sqft
Listing ID #MFRP4930252
Basic Details
Property Type : Residential
Listing ID : MFRP4930252
Price : $692,000
Bedrooms : 5
Bathrooms : 2
Half Bathrooms : 1
Square Footage : 3,708 Sqft
Year Built : 1920
Lot Size : 18,848 Sqft
Property Sub Type : Single Family Residence
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