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Overview

5 bd8 ba7,767 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1955
Lot52,773 sqft
Living area7,767 sqft
Price / sqft$483
Garage2 car

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Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorPrimarybedroom Upstairs

995 Lake Hollingsworth Dr is a 1955-built home in Casa Bella, Lakeland. Inside you'll find 5 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and 7,767 square feet of living space. Listed at $3,750,000 (about $483/sqft), 49 days on market. Flood zone X* - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Set along the shores of Lake Hollingsworth, this extraordinary 1955 residence blends timeless architecture, thoughtful restoration and resort-style living. Beyond the private gated drive, the three-story concrete-and-brick home offers 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths, and 7,767 square feet of air-conditioned living space. An open, inviting floor plan and primary suites on both the main and upper levels provide exceptional flexibility for family and guests. Positioned 16 feet above Lake Hollingsworth, the home captures spectacular water views—most notably from its striking cantilevered balcony. The current owners completed an extensive restoration in 2014, carefully preserving the home’s original architectural character while creating beautifully updated spaces for modern living. Outdoors, the property feels like a private resort, featuring a pool with tanning ledge, an approximately 730-square-foot cabana, a 360-square-foot trellised sitting area, and an elevated fire pit surrounded by U-shaped seating. Six fire urns positioned along the front and side of the home continue the original design vision of incorporating views of both water and fire throughout the property. The fully enclosed backyard is surrounded by a concrete privacy wall and includes an 800-square-foot, three-car carport in addition to the attached two-car garage. Expansive lake frontage also offers the opportunity to add a private dock, subject to City of Lakeland permitting and approval. Additional highlights include a whole-home natural gas Generac generator, two laundry areas, abundant storage, a game room, media room, home gym and a secure walk-in safe with custom wood-stained cabinetry and storage for up to 61 long guns. Originally commissioned by prominent Lakeland businessman James “Jim” L. Ewell, the home was designed by noted architect A. Wynn Howell, whose architectural training included study under Frank Lloyd Wright. Its distinctive concrete construction reflects Ewell’s connection to the concrete industry, while its specialty tile “Forever Roof” is supported by three layers of plywood. The 2014 restoration was designed by the late architect Ernie Straughn and completed by Thurn Construction, resulting in a rare residence where architectural history, privacy and effortless lakefront living come together.

The essentials

Built
1955
Price / sqft
$483
On market
49 days
Annual tax
$32,853
Flood zone
X* · Low risk
Lot
52,773 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
3 stories · 1955
Waterfront
Lake Front
Private pool
Heated
2 car garage
Circular Driveway
1.21 acres
Lot size

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$24,171/mo
Down payment (20%)
$750,000
Property taxes
$2,738/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1955
Lot
52,773 sqft
Cooling
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Central, Electric, Zoned
Parking
Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Parking Pad
Pool
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water
Waterfront
Lake Front
Days on Market
49
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Primarybedroom Upstairs
Solid Wood Cabinets
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Balcony
Fire Pit
Lighting
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Shower
Private Entrance
Sidewalk
Street Lights
Built-in Oven
Convection Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Gas Water Heater
Ice Maker
Microwave
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Wine Refrigerator
Elementary
Dixieland Elem
Middle
Southwest Middle School
High
Lakeland Senior High

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

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X*
Annual Tax (2025)
$32,853
Parcel #
24-28-30-260000-003210

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
Casa Bella
County
Polk
MLS Area
33803 - Lakeland
Lot Size
52,773 sqft
Corner LotLandscaped

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/10/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #L4964909
$3,750,000
$483/sqft

Neighborhood

995 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL, 33803 · 33803 - Lakeland

Market insights

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List price: $3,750,000
$3.73M – $3.75M
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
92 of the last 161 home closings in 33803 landed at this number or higher (57%). The median one sat 34 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 49.

Sample: 161 closed home sales in 33803 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$24,171/mo
Principal & interest$19,558
Property taxes$2,738
Insurance$1,875
Down payment20% · $750,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$3,750,000

$483 per sq ft

Beds and baths

5 beds, 8 baths

Size

7,767 sq ft

Time on market

49 days

Year built

1955

Monthly payment

About $24,171/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $32,853 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X*

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byKELLER WILLIAMS REALTYListing agent: Kim McKeelListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# L4964909.

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