511 GLENDALE STREET, LAKELAND, FL, 33803
Active299 days on marketListed Dec 23, 2025MLS #S5140600
About this home
511 GLENDALE STREET
Short Sale. Ideally located on a charming brick-paved street near Cleveland Heights and just minutes from the highly desirable Lake Hollingsworth, this exceptional Lakeland pool home offers the perfect blend of character, privacy, and modern upgrades, with easy access to shopping, dining, and the Polk Parkway. Inside, the spacious living room features original hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and custom built-ins, creating a warm and inviting setting for everyday living and gatherings. The formal dining room highlights beautiful wood beams and continues the rich flooring, while the kitchen adds character with updated tile flooring and a charming bonus space ideal for a coffee station or bistro area. The main level includes the primary bedroom with a recently fully remodeled master bathroom, a second bedroom, and a guest bathroom, while a spiral staircase leads to a private third bedroom upstairs with a walk-in closet and half bath, perfect for guests or flexible living. Outdoor living is a standout feature with a newly installed vinyl (PVC) fenced patio, a re-screened pool patio ideal for year-round enjoyment, and a serene pool and paver area designed for entertaining and relaxation. Additional highlights include a large enclosed patio with a built-in wet bar, workshop and laundry space, ample storage, a fully fenced yard (2025), and major updates such as a metal roof (2020), AC unit (2017), water heater (2022), pool resurfacing (2022), and exterior paint. This truly one-of-a-kind home delivers lifestyle, location, and value in one remarkable property.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,481
Sqft
0.33 ac
Lot size
1930
Year built
Two
Levels
$215
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.
$2,576 /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
$2,576/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
−18.6%
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$215 vs $193
Days on market
299 vs 60 typical
Where $215/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 Cleveland Heights
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Cleveland Heights — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,072
Median age
37
Median income
$62,629
Median home value
$213,952
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
213
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)
224 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 9% above the LAKELAND 33803 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 511 GLENDALE STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$230,000
622 JAMAICA CIRCLE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,487 sqft · $155/sqft · 283 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$286,000
600 CARIBBEAN DRIVE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,467 sqft · $195/sqft · 236 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$271,000
3609 CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BOULEVARD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft · $177/sqft · 82 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
Chad Creech
President, Commercial and Development Services · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 511 GLENDALE STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 511 GLENDALE STREET — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
511 GLENDALE STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 511 GLENDALE STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,576/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 511 GLENDALE STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $4,758. 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 $319,000, this home is listed about 4% below the Lakeland median of $331,450. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 511 GLENDALE STREET?+
Carlton Palmore Elementary School (elementary), Southwest Middle School (middle), Lakeland Senior High School (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
02Time on market is leverage
299 days on market against a Lakeland median of 60 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $408,000, now $319,000 — a $89K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS LEGACY REALTY · Maria Santacruz. MLS #S5140600.
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