Virtually Staged. SOUTH LAKELAND RENOVATED GEM with Major Recent Upgrades! DON'T LET THE SQUARE FOOTAGE STOP YOU FROM VIEWING THIS HOUSE! This 3-bedroom, 1 bath home offers modern luxury and total peace of mind at an affordable price point. Don't be fooled by the square footage...this home has LOTS OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE with the additional ENCLOSED SCREENED PATIO /CARPORT (with car access via sliding screen doors) on the side and FLORIDA ROOM on the back of the house! Enjoy worry-free living with a NEW ROOF INSTALLED IN 2022, a NEW HOT WATER HEATER (2022), and an AC system that has been routinely maintained for peak efficiency since its 2015 installation. Step inside to find a light-filled interior featuring BRAND-NEW LUXURY PLANK FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING in the Living Room and Kitchen, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES and CEILING FANS, and FRESH PAINT inside and out. The refreshed eat-in kitchen is a chef’s delight, boasting NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and a dedicated COFFEE BAR. Relax in the FULLY RENOVATED, ALL NEW BATHROOM or retreat to the spacious, SCREENED BACK PORCH—perfect for entertaining. Car enthusiasts will love the unique 17x23 SCREENED CARPORT with a sliding screen door, plus a large STORAGE SHED in the FENCED backyard. With all-new fixtures and a turnkey finish, this is the perfect maintenance-free retreat! All dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified by interested parties.
Sold for $221,800
$221,800
517 GARDEN DRIVE S, LAKELAND, FL 33813
3beds
956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$221,700 Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$1,528 Estimated rent
Home value
$221,700
$206,000 - $237,000
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Dedicated coffee barLight-filled interiorBrand-new luxury plank flooringRefreshed eat-in kitchenNew stainless steel appliances
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Listed by:
Lynn Cotter 863-214-5588,
VIEWPOINT VALUE REALTY 863-617-7015,
Pat Pearson 908-295-7970,
VIEWPOINT VALUE REALTY
Bought with:
Lisa Matheny, 3444512
ENGEL & VOELKERS LAKELAND
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4959275
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dual Closets
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Bathroom 1
- Features: Tub With Shower
- Level: First
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x8
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,118
- Total interior livable area: 956 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 68 x 100
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 232901139200000430
- Zoning: RA-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: MEDULLA GARDENS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,348
- Annual tax amount: $2,489
- Date on market: 2/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 90 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Sold | $221,800-9.5%$232/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Contingent | $245,000$256/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$256/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $245,000-2%$256/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$261/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900+573.1%$282/sqft |
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| 6/12/2012 | Sold | $40,100+0.3%$42/sqft |
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| 4/15/2012 | Listed for sale | $40,000+296%$42/sqft |
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| 3/5/2012 | Sold | $10,100-92.7%$11/sqft |
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| 11/16/2007 | Sold | $137,900+353.6%$144/sqft |
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| 3/7/2003 | Sold | $30,400$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,489 +5.7% | $137,839 +10% |
| 2024 | $2,355 +5.2% | $125,308 +10% |
| 2023 | $2,239 +13% | $113,916 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,981 +10.7% | $103,560 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,790 +9.7% | $94,145 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,632 +5.4% | $85,586 +7.8% |
| 2019 | $1,548 | $79,414 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $1,548 +7.1% | $75,676 +14.9% |
| 2017 | $1,445 +18% | $65,848 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,224 +5.1% | $59,862 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,165 +24% | $54,420 +10% |
| 2014 | $939 +4.6% | $49,473 +10% |
| 2013 | $898 -4% | $44,975 -3% |
| 2012 | $935 +100.4% | $46,366 -5% |
| 2011 | $467 -17% | $48,817 -15.7% |
| 2010 | $562 -13.8% | $57,899 -16.1% |
| 2009 | $652 -23.8% | $69,035 -18.8% |
| 2008 | $856 | $84,978 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,616 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2003 | $319 +7.4% | $40,895 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $297 +4.6% | $39,937 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $284 | $39,308 |
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Neighborhood: 33813
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Southwest Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Southwest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10George W. Jenkins Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Southwest Elem
- Middle: Southwest Middle School
- 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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- Polk County
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- 517 GARDEN DRIVE S
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