1604 RACHEL LANE, Lakeland, FL, 33805
About This Home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Virtually Staged. Rarely does a property like this become available! Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this beautifully updated pool home sits on an impressive .85-acre lot, offering the perfect blend of privacy, space and convenience. Designed with family living and entertaining in mind, this home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and an inviting floor plan with generous living spaces throughout. The updated kitchen showcases granite countertops, a casual dining area and opens seamlessly to the spacious family room highlighted by a charming wood-burning fireplace. Formal living and dining rooms provide additional space for entertaining and special occasions. Just beyond the French doors, you'll discover a covered 32' x 8' lanai overlooking the caged 15' x 30' inground pool—creating the perfect setting for outdoor dining, weekend cookouts, pool parties, or simply unwinding while enjoying the privacy of your expansive backyard. The home also features updated bathrooms, an inside laundry room, an oversized side-entry garage and outstanding curb appeal with a long, curved driveway providing ample parking for family and guests. Need extra storage or workspace? The detached 16' x 24' steel building with a garage door is ideal for a workshop, hobby space, or securely storing a boat, RV or additional vehicle. Enjoy peace of mind with numerous major improvements, including a new roof and exterior paint (10/2021), updated kitchen and baths (2020 & 2022), water heater (2018), drainfield (2018), pool screen enclosure (10/2022), A/C (4/2025) and rebuilt chimney top (5/2026). Conveniently located less than five minutes from Interstate 4, you'll enjoy an easy commute to Tampa or Orlando while coming home to the quiet surroundings of an established neighborhood. Zoned for highly regarded Wendel Watson Elementary School. Homes offering nearly an acre of land, extensive updates, a caged pool, workshop and exceptional accessibility are a rare opportunity.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1976
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup
Bedroom2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 16x11
Bedroom4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13x10
Family Room
- Level: First
- Area: 323
- Dimensions: 19x17
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s),Eating Space In Kitchen,Living Room/Dining Room Combo,Stone Counters,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Bamboo,Ceramic Tile,Laminate
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
Foyer
- Level: First
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9x6
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Electric
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,213
- Total interior livable area: 2,372 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9x13
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 54
- Dimensions: 9x6
Primary Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 72
- Dimensions: 12x6
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15x13
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 242720000000024490
- Zoning: RE-1
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite,In Ground,Lighting,Screen Enclosure
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: In Ground
Lot
- Lot size: 0.84 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac,In County,Street Dead-End
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Inland Flooding
- Tornado
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,274 | $27,288 |
| Home Insurance * | $439 | $5,268 |
| Property Taxes | $25 | $300 |
| Electricity | $238 | $2,864 |
| Total | $2,976 | $35,712 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Listed for sale | $449,900 |
| 2026-08-05 | Contingent | $449,900 |
| 2026-07-28 | Listed for sale | $449,900 |
| 2018-01-05 | Sold | $263,000 |
| 2017-11-30 | Pending sale | $284,900 |
| 2017-11-15 | Price change | $284,900 |
| 2017-10-30 | Price change | $294,900 |
| 2017-10-05 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
| 2017-08-18 | Sold | $146,200 |
| 2012-07-25 | Sold | $164,900 |
| 2012-04-26 | Listed for sale | $179,900 |
| 2003-09-17 | Sold | $150,500 |
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