$389,000
About this home
Perfectly positioned in Lakeland’s most enchanting historic pocket, 806 Johnson Ave offers a lifestyle of unparalleled charm and walkability. This pristine property sits in a coveted sweet spot on a magical brick road—framed by beautiful Lake Hollingsworth to the south, Lake Morton to the north, and just a short stroll away from the iconic Florida Southern College campus. Leaving your car at home is effortless here; you are minutes from the vibrant energy of Downtown Lakeland, where you can spend Saturday mornings exploring the bustling Farmers Market, local cafes, and thriving community livelihood. This property is completely turn-key, featuring a professional, custom interior and exterior painting refresh that radiates bright, modern appeal while preserving its classic architectural character. Boasting a main home and a fabulous, detached cottage totaling an expansive 1,544+ square feet, this move-in-ready historic compound is anchored by stunning, newly completed professional landscaping. The standalone rear cottage offers exceptional flexibility as an inspiring artist studio, personal gym, or quiet home office. With a little vision, it can easily transform into a spectacular guest suite or an income-producing rental. Live where Lakeland’s rich history meets its bright modern lifestyle.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRA4698291
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- JOHNSONS T H SUB
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 53
- On market date
- June 26, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 115
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 25
- Student:teacher ratio
- 8.3:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
- District
- POLK
Walkability
Blended score for LAKELAND's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in LAKELAND, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.