3636 DOVETAIL LANE N, LAKELAND, FL, 33812
Active Under Contract17 days on marketListed Oct 6, 2026MLS #L4965593
About this home
3636 DOVETAIL LANE N
Under contract-accepting backup offers. BRING YOUR VISION AND TURN THIS HOUSE INTO THE HOME YOU WANT! Sitting on an oversized 1/3+ acre lot in South Lakeland, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath block home offers something buyers are always looking for: space, flexibility, and opportunity. Even better, there is NO HOA and NO deed restrictions. Inside, you'll find an open great-room layout with recessed lighting and French doors leading to the backyard. The kitchen already features granite countertops, a large center island, wood-tone cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances, giving you a great foundation to work from. The home also offers indoor laundry, a primary bath with walk-in shower, an oversized one-car garage, additional parking pad, and a backyard with plenty of room to create your own outdoor space. Here's where the opportunity gets exciting: don't just buy the house as it sits….RENOVATE IT! With renovation financing, qualified buyers may be able to purchase the home and finance eligible improvements into one loan, giving you the opportunity to update, customize, and create the home you really want while building equity along the way. Whether you're looking for your next home, a renovation project, or an investment opportunity, this South Lakeland property gives you the location, lot size, and potential to make it your own. Cash and renovation financing offers welcome. Why settle for someone else's upgrades when you can create your own? Take a house you like and turn it into a home you LOVE.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,370
Sqft
0.34 ac
Lot size
1986
Year built
One
Levels
$153
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.
$1,846 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
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
$1,846/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.
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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
−8%
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$153 vs $194
Days on market
17 vs 62 typical
Where $153/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 Lakeland
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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LAKELAND 33812 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
14,836
Median age
38.9
Median income
$100,569
Median home value
$335,000
Avg household
3.02
Households w/ children
1,880
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)
237 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 47% below the LAKELAND 33812 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3636 DOVETAIL LANE N
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’26$274,900
3974 LIME TREE LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,365 sqft · $201/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$294,000
4157 SUNNY VIEW DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,324 sqft · $222/sqft · 35 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$295,000
3851 HORIZON HILL DRIVE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,432 sqft · $206/sqft · 8 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
Tommy Trainer
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3636 DOVETAIL LANE N — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3636 DOVETAIL LANE N — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
3636 DOVETAIL LANE N FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3636 DOVETAIL LANE N?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $1,846/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 3636 DOVETAIL LANE N?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,818. 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 $210,000, this home is listed about 36% below the Lakeland median of $330,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3636 DOVETAIL LANE N?+
George W. Jenkins Senior High (high), Highlands Grove Elementary School (elementary), Lakeland Highlands Middle School (middle) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC · Mary Ferry. MLS #L4965593.
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