1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL, 33805
Active30 days on marketListed Sep 10, 2026MLS #A4703406
About this home
1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE
RENOVATED LAKELAND HOME WITH EXCEPTIONAL FLEXIBLE LIVING & CO-LIVING POTENTIAL! Welcome to 1612 Martin L King Jr Ave, offering over 2,100 square feet of versatile living space with NO HOA and a layout designed for flexibility. Whether you're looking for a spacious primary residence, multi-generational living, a roommate-style setup, home-office space, or a property with potential for a co-living strategy, this home offers possibilities that are difficult to find at this price point. The home features a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances, spacious living areas, updated bathrooms and fixtures, fresh finishes, updated lighting and a functional floor plan offering privacy and multiple flexible-use spaces. Major improvements include electrical updates with newer wiring, main panel and subpanel, newer HVAC equipment, water heater, new roof and additional property updates. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard, screened patio and deck with plenty of space to relax or entertain. For investors and house hackers, the generous floor plan creates an opportunity to explore a co-living or roommate-style rental strategy while maintaining common living areas. For owner-occupants, the same layout provides exceptional flexibility for family, guests, work-from-home space or multi-generational living. Conveniently located in Lakeland with access to major roadways, shopping, employment and I-4 for travel toward Tampa and Orlando. NO HOA • 2,100+ SQ FT • FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN • UPDATED KITCHEN • MULTIPLE BATHROOMS • LARGE YARD • INVESTMENT & CO-LIVING POTENTIAL A property that can adapt to the way you want to live, invest and grow. Buyer and buyer's agent should independently verify property information, permitted uses, occupancy requirements, rental regulations and any intended co-living or investment use. Please note: The living room and primary bedroom photos have been virtually staged for illustrative purposes.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,142
Sqft
0.22 ac
Lot size
1961
Year built
Two
Levels
$131
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,274 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,274/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+1.5%
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$131 vs $194
Days on market
30 vs 67 typical
Where $131/sqft sits among the 400 Lakeland actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Paul A Diggs
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Paul A Diggs — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,078
Median age
35
Median income
$33,040
Median home value
$169,749
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
252
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lakeland market
$316K → $322K
Lakeland median sold, yr/yr
97.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
241 of 400
Lakeland actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lakeland, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 32% above the LAKELAND 33805 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$150,000
911 W 5TH STREET
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,117 sqft · $71/sqft · 1 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$309,000
1206 W LAKE PARKER DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft · $152/sqft · 45 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$268,000
1104 LAKESHORE DRIVE
5 bd · 3 ba · 1,858 sqft · $144/sqft · 70 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Anealya Hammad
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,274/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,097. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lakeland?+
At $279,999, this home is listed about 16% below the Lakeland median of $335,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1612 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVENUE?+
Lake Gibson Middle School (middle), Lake Gibson Senior High School (high), Wendell Watson Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of XCLUSIVE HOMES LLC · Cynthia Fernandez. MLS #A4703406.
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