Improvements & Renovations – Lakefront Home For Sale

The home at 1545 E. Lake Parker Dr, Lakeland, Florida, has been well maintained and includes the following major improvements & renovations.

1987 Original Construction
Custom built for previous owner, concrete block to the roofline with stucco brick finish
Was the Parade of Homes Showcase that year, wind mitigation roofing support etc.
1999 Pre-purchase
08-13-1999 Seller had Thorpe AC install new Amana unit and air handler $2875
11-30-1999 Seller installed whole house air cleaning system $3050, since removed
2000 Year of Purchase
08-24-2000 Purchased for $150,000, asking price was $165,000
09-19-2000 Allstate alarm system $1019 since disconnected
12-18-2000 first permit issued until 2002 by FWS to remove aquatic weeds $175
2001
1-23-2001 DEP aquatic weed removal and control permit renewed until 1-22-2004
2002
07-08-2002 Hired contractor for shoreline cleanup and muck removal $5700
09-10-2002 Appraised at $222,000 by J.P. Richardson
2003
04-14-2003 New permit obtained for aquatic weed removal and control
2004
05-28-2004 Total replumbing of house by Third Generation Plumbing for $4750
07-17-2004 Market appraisal of $239,400 by Jim Clark of Exit Realty
2005
03-01-2005 Sand added to shoreline under permit from DEP $2500
03-29-2005 New 30 year architectural tab roofing installed by K.L. Smith $7663
Rear yard professionally landscaped, sod, shrubs, trees, groundcovers $5600
Popcorn removed from all ceilings, all rooms painted, trees trimmed $1750
Sodded front yard $750
10-04-2005 Ridge Surveying located and staked the corners of property $125
2006
01-07-2005 Installed Brazilian Rosewood flooring with 50 year warranty $3764
01-16-2006 repainted downstairs rooms with primer and finish coats $1350
01-23-2006 Converted lawn irrigation to automatic with 5 zones $540
02-10-2006 reworked drywall downstairs and upstairs $850
06-09-2006 Brian Dockery market appraisal suggested $377,000
2007
14ft x 26in custom fitted beveled granite kitchen countertop with 4 in splashboard custom cut around new dual basin kitchen sink $9450
6ft 2 in.x 26 in custom fitted granite countertop around stainless sink in breakfast area $4200
10 ft. custom made wax infused 4” hardwood maple countertop with beveled edge $6500
2 each undercounter GE Monogram two drawer refrigerators units $3500
11 custom fitted hard maple lower cabinets with drawer units and nickel pulls $2600
3 custom fitted hard maple lower cabinets in breakfast area $620
Frigidaire Professional series glass top electric stove with self cleaning convection oven $1075
AO Smith Promax high efficiency electric 40 gallon tank water heater installed $675
9 new recessed spotting lights on rheostat in kitchen area $450
2 new recessed spotting lights on rheostat in breakfast area $100
New Bosch high efficiency stainless steel lined dishwasher $575
New nickel plated faucets in kitchen and breakfast area $205
Rewiring for new outlets, stove, lights, 3 refrigerators, dishwasher and disposal $676
New 2 ½ hp double bladed stainless steel garbage disposal $275
Plumbing for sink, disposal, etc. $325
Spanish marble floors in kitchen, breakfast area, hall, baths, closets and entry $6675
New agate window benches in front entry area $325
Stripped popcorn off ceilings in all rooms, primed, painted and added crown molding $2250
2010
01-05-2010 Renewed aquatic weed control permit and sprayed aquatic weeds $250
2016
Planted new shrubs in front, side and rear and mulched $1500
All new windows with double thermopane transferable lifetime warranty $15,000
Replaced upstairs HVAC system inside and out with high efficiency unit $4600
2019
Repaired water line leak near main meter from tree root damage $600
Reroofed rear screen room area and inspected remaining roof areas
2020
Extensive pruning of all large trees in rear of the house $1800
Replaced roof on covered swing set in back yard $300
Pressure washed and painted soffits, fascia, and shutters, patched and painted stucco $3500
Replaced wood on dock as needed $4000
Relocated main water meter and incoming water line to the side of house $2400
Repaired irrigation system manifold and cleaned and cleared sprinkler heads $800
2021
Removed popcorn from ceiling in garage, painted garage walls, ceiling and floor $250
Installed heavy rubber floor mats in garage $1600
2022
Installed crushed concrete on pathway to rear storage shed $800
2023
Renewed aquatic weed control permit shoreline to open water border to border, sprayed $350
New roof with 30 year underlayment and 30 year Owens Corning architectural shingles $16,000
New cedar 2 sided sealed and stained cedar shadow box fence with 2 gates $8500
Lakefront is posted no trespassing to curtail public use.
Regular annual service on HVAC systems $79-$99
Septic tank has been pumped, sump pump was replaced and drain field aerated and checked.
Weekly yard maintenance $120/month, mowing, trimming etc, very reliable crew of 4-5.
NO HOA
Property is zoned for single residential, multi residential or commercial. Good for home office.
Rear of property borders canal. Canal runs to lake. Very secure and private like a moat.
City water, electric and trash collection
The property is located in an unincorporated area next to city limits.

As with all real estate transactions, the buyer must perform their own condition inspection and not rely on the sellers description. Please use our contact form to arrange a viewing.