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$489,500

For Sale - Active
737 Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,323 Square Feet
0.16 Acres Lot
Built in 1925
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jun 13, 2025 at 03:41AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,230
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.7%

Property Description


0.16 Acres Lot
Built in 1925
For Sale - Active
1 Units

Complete restoration by Award Winning McDonough Construction! Come tour this incredible bungalow just steps from Polk Museum and Lake Morton!! This home was taken down to the studs and rebuilt with the highest of quality materials. Insulated floor, roof and walls. New plumbing and electrical from connection point. Rebuilt back end of home to include a ensuite master bath with large walk-in shower and walk-in closet. New gas line and gas water heater. Gas stove, farm house sink, butcher block counter tops. Everything held to the highest historic district building codes. New roof. New front and back porches. Level 4 smooth drywall texture finish. Wood fence, new sod - landscaping and irrigation. All of these improvements allowed Polk County Property Appraisers office to list home as effective year built as 2020 allowing incredible insurance rates. Walk to feed Lakeland's famous swans, enjoy the iconic Mister Fish, stroll the library or browse the stunning museum. Welcome Home.....You Have Arrived to your like brand new bungalow!!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 242819236500004060
  • Lot Size: 7000 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1925

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $648

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: None
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Polk

Listing Details


Listed by:
Dee Chandler-McDonough
S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC
(863) 698-4663

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: L4952529
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,230
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$489,500
Amount financed:
-$391,600
Down payment:
$97,900
Closing costs:
$14,685
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$112,585
Square feet:
1,323
Cost per square foot:
$370
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.51

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$391,600
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$2,556
Property tax:
$54
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,750

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (3%)
3%-$54-$648
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (28%)
28%-$554-$6,648

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,326 $15,912
Mortgage payments:
-$2,556 -$30,672
Cash flow:
$1,230 $14,760