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Overview

4 bd3 ba1,789 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1961
Lot7,492 sqft
Living area1,789 sqft
Price / sqft$140

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Ceiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenWalk-in Closet(s)DryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

540 W Columbia St is a 1961-built home in Lancaster Shores, Lake Alfred. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,789 square feet of living space. Listed at $250,000 (about $140/sqft), 167 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Short Sale. PRICE IMPROVEMENT !!! Charming and Well-Maintained! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 1,789 square feet of comfortable living with tile flooring throughout, crown molding, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances The kitchen features a modern stove with a built-in air fryer, and key appliances — including the stove, washer, dryer, and water heater — are just 2.5 years old. The HVAC system is less than 6 years old, offering peace of mind for years to come, and the roof on both the home and the backyard shed was replaced in 2024. The layout is both functional and unique, featuring one bathroom on a septic system and two on city water. The backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing, complete with a built-in park-style grill, a striking 30-foot firepit, a shed, and an additional storage room on the back side of the home. Located just minutes from I-4, you’ll enjoy convenient access to local attractions, shopping, and dining. Don't miss out — schedule your private showing today. This one won’t last!

The essentials

Built
1961
Price / sqft
$140
On market
167 days
Annual tax
$2,242
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
7,492 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1961
7,492 sqft lot
Lot size
1,789 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,616/mo
Down payment (20%)
$50,000
Property taxes
$187/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1961
Lot
7,492 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
167
Ceiling Fans(s)
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
Walk-in Closet(s)
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2024)
$2,242
Parcel #
26-27-32-502800-000161

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
Lancaster Shores
County
Polk
MLS Area
33850 - Lake Alfred
Lot Size
7,492 sqft

Price history

Date
Event
Price
7/20/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6404222
$250,000-3.8%
$140/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6404222
$260,000-1.9%
$145/sqft
4/28/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #O6404222
$265,000
$148/sqft

Neighborhood

540 W Columbia St
Lake Alfred, FL, 33850 · 33850 - Lake Alfred

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List price: $250,000
$250,000
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
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59 of the last 100 home closings in 33850 landed at this number or higher (59%). The median one sat 59 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 167 after a $15,000 cut.

Sample: 100 closed home sales in 33850 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,616/mo
Principal & interest$1,304
Property taxes$187
Insurance$125
Down payment20% · $50,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$250,000

$140 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 3 baths

Size

1,789 sq ft

Time on market

167 days

Year built

1961

Monthly payment

About $1,616/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,242 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 byLOKATIONListing agent: Erica SandersListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# O6404222.

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