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$163,318$213 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $169,000 on Jun 16, 2025

653 W THOMAS ST

LAKELAND, FL 33805
2
Beds
1
Baths
768 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,744 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$163K
$146K low$181K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,000 · Jun 16, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,032 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$101,863 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,836
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,027
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$100,401
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,863

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2015
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 108 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.4 mi
H
Lake Gibson Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 mi
M
Lake Gibsons Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33805These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.240
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,287
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,129 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,957
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,791
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

653 W Thomas St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Paul A. Diggs
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Paul A. Diggs
  • Older than 90% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Lakeland 33805

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$99K$487K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Lakeland 33805.

How it measures up in Lakeland 33805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lakeland 33805.

Estimated value$163,318
CheaperTypical $223,978Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,344 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size2,744 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 653 W Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePaul A. DiggsLakeland 33805Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,31843% of homes22% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21394% of homes92% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²11% of homes6% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,744 ft²4% of homes4% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than195954% of homes28% of homes10% of homes

About 653 W Thomas St

How much is 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL is $163,318 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $145,928 to $180,708. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL last sell?

653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL last sold on Jun 16, 2025 for $169,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL?

653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 768 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL built?

653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL?

653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL is assigned to Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lake Gibson Senior High School (high), rated D; Lake Gibsons Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL compare to other homes in Lakeland 33805?

Among the 6,667 homes in Lakeland 33805, it is worth more than 22% of them ($163,318 against a typical $223,978), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($213 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 6% of them (768 ft² against a typical 1,344 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,744 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1959 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 9% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 653 W Thomas St, Lakeland, FL was $1,032. The county assessed it at $101,863.

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