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$399,000

For Sale - Active
2297 Couples Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,895 Square Feet
0.24 Acres Lot
Built in 1998
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Aug 31, 2025 at 06:31PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$484
Cap Rate
4.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.76
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.1%

Property Description


0.24 Acres Lot
Built in 1998
For Sale - Active
1 Units

Desirable South Lakeland – The Colony Club Estates! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home featuring a split open floor plan and a heated gunite swimming pool with a freshly rescreened cage (2024). Roof replaced in 2014. Perfect for entertaining, this home offers both a formal dining room and a cozy eat-in kitchen. Conveniently located just minutes from the Lakeland Highlands Trails, Crews Lake Road, Highway 540, and the Polk Parkway. Move-in ready and waiting for you—schedule your private showing today!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 11
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Pool: Yes

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • Association: Dave Harris
  • HOA Fee: $255/annually

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 242921287005000250
  • Lot Size: 10663 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1998

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,558

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Polk

Listing Details


Listed by:
Carla Meeks
MEEKS REAL ESTATE LLC
(863) 604-9287

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: L4955296
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$484
Cap Rate
4.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.76
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$399,000
Amount financed:
-$319,200
Down payment:
$79,800
Closing costs:
$11,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$91,770
Square feet:
1,895
Cost per square foot:
$211
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.37

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$319,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$2,044
Property tax:
$213
Insurance:
$182
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,439

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,600 $31,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$156 -$1,872
Operating income:
$2,444 $29,328

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$213-$2,558
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$182-$2,184
Property management: (8%)
8%-$208-$2,496
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
HOA fees: (1%)
1%-$21-$252
Total operating expenses: (34%)
34%-$884-$10,610

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,560 $18,720
Mortgage payments:
-$2,044 -$24,528
Cash flow:
$484 $5,808