Live where lakefront serenity meets endless opportunity. Nestled beneath grand oaks with 85 feet of direct shoreline on the 76 acre spring-fed, skiable Lake Sears, this beautifully updated home is the ultimate Florida dream—no HOA, no rear neighbors, and no limits. Inside, you’ll find 2 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a sun-soaked Florida Room with panoramic water views that will stop you in your tracks. Updates include a newer roof (2020), 200-amp electrical panel(2020), HVAC 2.5 ton (2022), Water Heater (2022) concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances, and continuous laminate/LVP flooring throughout and carpeting in the guest bedroom. Bonus: the oversized laundry room features a third full bath, perfect for lake life clean-up. Outside, the oversized .62-acre lot offers plenty of space to create your vision—whether that’s a dock, fire pit, garden, or expansion. The detached shed, carport, and extended driveway add even more flexibility. Whether you're an investor seeking STR potential, a retiree ready for the quiet life, or a first-time buyer looking for a unique escape, this home fits every lifestyle. Located minutes from downtown Winter Haven, LEGOLAND, and major routes—yet tucked far enough away to feel like a private retreat. Lake life is calling. Will you answer?
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
118 LAKE SEARS DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
2beds
1,422sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.6 Acres Lot
$340,100 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$1,891 Estimated rent
Home value
$340,100
$306,000 - $378,000
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Panoramic water viewsDirect shorelineOversized laundry roomNewer roofExtended drivewayStainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Melissa Connell 813-478-3180,
SPARROW KEY REALTY INC 813-379-7777
Bought with:
Eric Chastain, 3463318
THE STONES REAL ESTATE FIRM
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4952739
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Florida Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bathroom, Single Vanity, Tub With Shower, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bathroom 2
- Features: Single Vanity, Tub With Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x5
Florida room
- Level: First
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32x9
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x11
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x22
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Solid Wood Cabinets
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,122
- Total interior livable area: 1,422 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Skiing Allowed
- Body of water: LAKE SEARS
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 85 x 260
- Features: In County, Landscaped
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 252825354200000100
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: JAN PHYL VILLAGE UNIT 01
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Winter Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,389
- Annual tax amount: $3,517
- Date on market: 5/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $350,000$246/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4952739 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Pending sale | $350,000$246/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4952739 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $350,000+73.3%$246/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4952739 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2020 | Sold | $202,000-3.5%$142/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2020 | Pending sale | $209,350$147/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY #U8080248 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2020 | Listed for sale | $209,350+82%$147/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS ST PETE REALTY #U8080248 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2018 | Sold | $115,000-8%$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2018 | Pending sale | $125,000$88/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty of Winter Haven #P4900061 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $125,000$88/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY OF WH #P4900061 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,888 +0.5% | $223,389 +3.7% |
| 2024 | $2,873 +3.7% | $215,389 +10% |
| 2023 | $2,770 +17.2% | $195,808 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,365 +5% | $178,007 +9.5% |
| 2021 | $2,252 +22% | $162,574 +23% |
| 2020 | $1,847 +3.4% | $132,152 +6.5% |
| 2019 | $1,787 -19.4% | $124,105 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $2,216 +7.8% | $113,129 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $2,055 +535.7% | $106,315 -2.3% |
| 2016 | $323 | $108,780 +1.3% |
| 2015 | $323 | $107,409 +10.4% |
| 2014 | $323 | $97,330 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $88,482 +3.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $85,822 |
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Neighborhood: 33880
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- 2/10Lake Shipp Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Westwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10Lake Region High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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