Make this Christmas unforgettable by celebrating in your dream home! This move-in-ready two-story stunner has everything you’ve been searching for. With 4 oversized bedrooms featuring XL walk-in closets, 2.5 baths, a cozy loft, and a 2-car garage, there’s room for everyone to enjoy. It has gorgeous hardwood and tile floors, crown molding, and vaulted ceilings. The kitchen boasts real wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bright breakfast nook with bar seating. The first-floor master suite offers a private retreat with a jacuzzi tub, a walk-in shower with dual shower heads, dual vanities, and an enormous walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find three more bedrooms, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a versatile loft. Additional features include a screened-in back patio, low-maintenance fenced yard, modern updates like a 2024 AC with a 10-year warranty, a 2022 roof, and a tankless water heater, plus ample storage throughout. Conveniently located in the charming Sylvester Shores community with no HOA or CDD, this home sits on a corner lot just minutes from great dining, Geneva Classical Academy, Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, Downtown Lakeland and LakeSide Village Outdoor Mall, with easy access to HWY 570 and I-4, making Tampa and Orlando just an hour away. Don’t wait—schedule your private showing today and make this the best holiday season yet!
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
2003 Merlin Way, Lakeland, FL 33803
4beds
2,984sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$448,000 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$2,821 Estimated rent
Home value
$448,000
$403,000 - $497,000
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Low-maintenance fenced yardCozy loftVersatile loftOversized bedroomsFirst-floor master suiteJack-and-jill bathroomVaulted ceilings
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Listing Provided by:
Lilly Rives, LLC 941-600-8363,
LPT REALTY, LLC 877-366-2213
Bought with:
Alma Corrales, 3502459
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: S5116027
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16x16
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13x11
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11x6
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21x19
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12x12
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 6x6
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18x12
Loft
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17x12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, L Dining, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,738
- Total interior livable area: 2,984 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 7,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 242829249800004040
- Zoning: RA-1
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lakeland
- Subdivision: SYLVESTER SHORES
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Sold | $475,000-6.9%$159/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #S5116027 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2025 | Contingent | $510,000$171/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11381392 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Price change | $510,000+5.2%$171/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11381392 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$163/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #S5116027 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2024 | Price change | $485,000-4.9%$163/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #S5116027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $510,000$171/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #S5116027 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2024 | Listing removed | $510,000$171/sqft |
Source:  Exit Realty #W7864419 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $510,000$171/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #W7864419 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2024 | Pending sale | $510,000$171/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #W7864419 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2024 | Price change | $510,000-1.9%$171/sqft |
Source:  HCMLS #2238188 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2024 | Price change | $519,900-1%$174/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #2238188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2024 | Price change | $524,900-0.9%$176/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #2238188 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $529,900+27.7%$178/sqft |
Source: HCMLS #2238188 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2022 | Sold | $415,000+0%$139/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2022 | Pending sale | $414,900$139/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4926629 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2021 | Price change | $414,900-2.4%$139/sqft |
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| 11/27/2021 | Price change | $424,900-3.4%$142/sqft |
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| 11/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $439,900+5.5%$147/sqft |
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| 11/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $417,000+60.4%$140/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2012 | Listing removed | $259,900$87/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX EXPERTS #L4629661 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2012 | Price change | $259,900-3.7%$87/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX EXPERTS #L4629661 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2011 | Price change | $269,900-6.9%$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX EXPERTS #L4629661 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2011 | Listed for sale | $289,900+2951.6%$97/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #L4629661 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2004 | Sold | $9,500+147.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2002 | Sold | $3,842$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,565 +1.9% | $390,113 +1.7% |
| 2024 | $5,460 +2.7% | $383,535 +3% |
| 2023 | $5,315 +177.1% | $372,364 +153.5% |
| 2022 | $1,918 +1.1% | $146,918 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,898 +1.1% | $142,639 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,877 +1.1% | $140,670 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,857 | $137,507 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,857 +1.7% | $134,943 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,827 +4% | $132,167 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,757 -1.1% | $129,449 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,777 +8.9% | $128,549 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,632 -3.9% | $127,529 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,699 +1.7% | $125,644 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,670 -13.8% | $123,544 -11.2% |
| 2011 | $1,939 -40% | $139,163 -31% |
| 2010 | $3,230 -3.1% | $201,759 -1.6% |
| 2009 | $3,334 -25.6% | $205,051 -25.7% |
| 2008 | $4,480 | $276,092 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $5,587 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $280 | -- |
| 2003 | $280 +0.7% | $13,510 |
| 2002 | $278 | $13,510 |
| 2001 | $278 | $13,510 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Lake Bentley
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Philip O'Brien Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Crystal Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Lakeland Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Philip O’Brien Elementary
- Middle: Crystal Lake Middle/Jun
- High: Lakeland Senior High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Florida
- Polk County
- Lakeland
- 33803
- Lake Bentley
- 2003 Merlin Way
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