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1515 Leighton Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33803

$148/sqft·Rugby Estates

4 bd2 ba3,151 sqftSingle Family
Listed by COMPASS FLORIDA LLC· Last updated · MLS# L4964459

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Est. monthly payment
$2,947/mo
Down payment (20%)
$93,000
Property taxes
$289/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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At a glance

Single family
Built 1965
0.37 acres
Lot size
3,151 sqft
Living area

About this home

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1515 Leighton Ave is a 1965-built home in Rugby Estates, Lakeland. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 3,151 square feet of living space. Listed at $465,000 (about $148/sqft), 4 days on market. Flood zone x - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Welcome to 1515 Leighton Avenue, where classic Lakeland character, an oversized lot, and an incredibly convenient location come together. Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street with NO HOA and no flood zone, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on more than one-third of an acre and offers the space, flexibility, and charm that can be difficult to find this close to the heart of Lakeland. Step inside to a freshly updated interior featuring new interior paint throughout and beautifully resurfaced and sealed original terrazzo flooring, preserving the home's mid-century character while giving the space a fresh, clean feel. New windows bring in abundant natural light and energy efficiency, while a vintage fireplace and built-in bookshelves add the kind of architectural personality you simply don't find in every home. The versatile floor plan provides plenty of room to spread out, with a formal living room and dining room, separate family room, and a large sunroom that offers even more space for entertaining, relaxing, working from home, or creating a playroom or hobby area. One of the home's most unique features is the oversized laundry and pantry area, complete with built-in storage and enough additional room for a workshop, craft or sewing area, hobby space, or exceptional household storage. Outside, the more than one-third-acre homesite provides generous front and back yards with plenty of room to garden, entertain, play, or simply enjoy the extra outdoor space. With no HOA, you'll also have added flexibility to make the property work for your lifestyle. And the location is hard to beat. Publix is right around the corner, with Downtown Lakeland, Lake Hollingsworth, local parks, schools, medical facilities, shopping, dining, and entertainment all conveniently accessible. Quick access to the Polk Parkway makes traveling throughout Central Florida even easier. If you've been searching for a 4-bedroom home in Lakeland with no HOA, a large lot, mid-century character, terrazzo floors, and convenient access to Downtown Lakeland, 1515 Leighton Avenue delivers a combination of location, space, character, and recent improvements that deserves to be seen in person.

The essentials

Built
1965
Price / sqft
$148
On market
5 days
Annual tax
$3,470
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
16,200 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

Location

1515 Leighton Ave
Lakeland, FL, 33803·33803 - Lakeland
Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1965
Lot
16,200 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Covered, Driveway
Days on Market
5
Thermostat
Lighting
Built-in Oven
Dishwasher
Dryer
Range
Washer

Elementary

Philip O’Brien Elementary

Middle

Crystal Lake Middle/Jun

High

Lakeland Senior High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on fileFlood Zone x

Annual Tax (2025)

$3,470

Parcel #

24-28-29-253900-002030

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision

Rugby Estates

County

Polk

MLS Area

33803 - Lakeland

Lot Size

16,200 sqft

Date
Event
Price
9/6/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #L4964459
$465,000
$148/sqft
Est. monthly payment$2,947/mo
Principal & interest$2,425
Property taxes$289
Insurance$233
Down payment20% · $93,000
Interest rate6.80%
Loan term

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List price: $465,000
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64 of the last 116 home closings in 33803 landed at this number or higher (55%). The median one sat 34 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 5.

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