Historic Lakeland Apartment Building Sells for $1.55 Million
The 16-unit Wilsonian building recently cleared code violations, signaling a new phase of planned renovations.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Residential
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Lake Morton Holdings LLC has purchased The Wilsonian, a 16-unit historic apartment building at 183 Lake Morton Drive, and an adjoining duplex for $1.55 million. The new owner plans to begin renovations on the 1922 property following its recent return to code compliance.
Why it matters
This sale marks a new chapter for a landmark property that faced significant maintenance hurdles over the last two years. The acquisition and planned upgrades offer a fresh outlook for the historic site following the resolution of $25,400 in code violation fines.
The property includes a 16-unit building at 183 Lake Morton Drive and an adjoining duplex at 120 E. Palmetto St. The sale was finalized at $1.55 million, well below the original $1.9 million list price.
The players
The Wilsonian
A historic 16-unit apartment building in Lakeland built in 1922.
Lake Morton Holdings LLC
The new owner and real estate investment group planning renovations for the property.
Joseph Frederick Lohr Revocable Living Trust
The entity that formerly owned the apartment building and duplex.
The details
The Wilsonian, originally constructed in 1922, required extensive work to address $25,400 in fines accrued between 2024 and 2025. These violations primarily concerned electrical, plumbing, and structural elements including windows and doors. The property reached official compliance in April 2025, clearing the way for the recent change in ownership.
Timeline
1922: The Wilsonian apartment building was constructed.
2024-2025: The property incurred $25,400 in code violation fines.
April 2025: All code violations were brought into compliance.
October 5, 2026: Lake Morton Holdings LLC purchased the property.
October 10, 2026: The sale was publicly announced by the real estate agent.
The Home Front
The sale highlights the market's ongoing appetite for historic multi-family properties that have successfully navigated local code modernization requirements. Such investments often serve as a bellwether for the restoration potential of aging urban housing stocks.
Residents of historic districts should note that clearing municipal code violations is a critical step in preserving the marketability of older properties. Homeowners looking to sell similar older assets should keep records of all compliance repairs to facilitate future transactions.
The takeaway
The sale of this historic property demonstrates how settling past code compliance issues can stabilize an asset for new ownership. If you own an older home, ensure all maintenance documentation is organized, as these records provide essential proof of property health during a sale.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by LkldNow.
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