Front elevation
View of lake
Aerial view of Lake Bentley
Aerial views
From lake looking back to house
Pool Area
Large pool - fiberglass
Living Room
Living Room
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room view out to pool area
Pool and lanai area
Pool and lanai area
Kitchen with view out to pool area
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom-Southwest corner of home with windows overlooking lake and pool area
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom 2-Southeast corner of house with windows overlooking lake
Bedroom 3 at Northeast corner of home
Bedroom 4 off the Family Room-Northwest corner of home
Bedroom 4
Foyer with view over to Living Room
Dining Room
Primary Bath
Primary Bath with door leading to pool area
Primary Bath
Hall Bath
Backyard
Backyard
Backyard
View out to Lake Bentley
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Lake Bentley
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Street view
2 car garage
Front elevation
41 photos

$247,000

1925 JOHN ARTHUR WAY
LAKELAND, FL 33803
Listed by Andrea Dockery · REMAX EXPERTS
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.1
Living area
1,968 sqft
Year built
1963

About this home

Mid Century Modern LAKEFRONT WITH POOL Fixer-Upper - Cash Investors Only! Discover a rare mid-century modern diamond in the rough nestled on Lake Bentley in the heart of central Lakeland! This 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath POOL home is brimming with potential, offering a unique opportunity for investors. Featuring classic mid century architecture, terrazzo floors in many of the rooms, screened-in pool, and expansive lake views from sliding glass doors in living room and family room, this home is ready to be transformed into a stunning waterfront retreat. The sloping backyard enhances the picturesque setting, making it a dream project for those with vision. Inside laundry room. Newer A/C. 2 car garage with storage closets. Due to the property's current condition, only cash offers will be considered. Sellers are selling the home "as is" and are not in a position to make repairs. Home has been priced at the January 2025 appraised value for a quick sale. Seize this chance to revive a mid-century property! Lake Bentley covers 53 acres, is a private lake, with the associated WBID(s): 1549C. This waterbody is located within: Peace River - Saddle Creek Watershed. Serious cash buyers only. Final sale subject to court approval. Realtors please see Realtor Remarks in MLS.

Highlights

WaterfrontPrivate pool

Property details

MLS #
MFRL4950525
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
SYLVESTER SHORES
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
February 11, 2025
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
0.23 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

ElementaryCharter
MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
0.45 mi away · Grades 0-7
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
146
Student:teacher ratio
18.3:1
District
POLK
Middle
CRYSTAL LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1.16 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
2.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
948
Student:teacher ratio
18.6:1
District
POLK
High
FRESH START COMMUNITY SCHOOL
1.35 mi away · Grades 10-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
100
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
POLK

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$49,400 down
$197,600 loan
Principal & interest$1,282
Property tax (est.)$206
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated February 12, 2025.

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