Welcome to this beautifully updated pool home in the heart of South Lakeland! Located at 531 Garden Dr S, this move-in ready property features a spacious large addition complete with its own mini split system, offering the perfect flex space for a second living area, office, playroom, or guest retreat. Inside, you’ll find fresh interior and exterior paint, brand new carpet, stylish new countertops, and stainless steel appliances that give the kitchen a modern touch. Step outside to enjoy the newly resurfaced pool and freshly painted pool deck, creating the ideal backyard oasis for relaxing or entertaining. Additional highlights include a 2-car carport, new landscaping, and a desirable location close to shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. This home combines comfort, style, and functionality all ready for its next owner!
Sold for $270,000
$270,000
531 GARDEN DRIVE S, LAKELAND, FL 33813
3beds
1,294sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
7,802 Square Feet Lot
$269,900 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$1,818 Estimated rent
Home value
$269,900
$254,000 - $289,000
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Newly resurfaced poolFreshly painted pool deckBrand new carpetSpacious large additionStylish new countertopsStainless steel appliancesNew landscaping
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Listed by:
Carrissa Henshaw 813-419-3154,
RE/MAX COLLECTIVE 813-438-7841
Bought with:
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STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8513544
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x23
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,366
- Total interior livable area: 1,294 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Other
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 7,802 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 232901139200000400
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: MEDULLA GARDENS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,674
- Annual tax amount: $3,205
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Sold | $270,000+3.9%$209/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Contingent | $259,900$201/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $259,900$201/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+81.1%$201/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Sold | $143,500-2%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2020 | Sold | $146,500$113/sqft |
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| 2/19/2020 | Pending sale | $146,500$113/sqft |
Source: EXP REALTY LLC #L4913660 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Price change | $146,500-2.3%$113/sqft |
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| 2/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $150,000+7.2%$116/sqft |
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| 1/29/2019 | Listing removed | $139,900$108/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Lakeland #L4905540 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $139,900+9.4%$108/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY #L4905540 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2017 | Sold | $127,900+2.4%$99/sqft |
Source: EXIT Realty solds #-5502777469630875173 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2017 | Listed for sale | $124,900+19.1%$97/sqft |
Source: EXIT REALTY OF LAKELAND #L4719486 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2017 | Listing removed | $104,900$81/sqft |
Source: EXIT REALTY OF LAKELAND #L4718420 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2017 | Listed for sale | $104,900+7%$81/sqft |
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| 5/29/2014 | Listing removed | $800-15.8%$1/sqft |
Source: Postlets Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2014 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Exit Realty Of Lakeland #L4648791 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2013 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
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| 4/21/2013 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
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| 3/12/2004 | Sold | $98,000$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,205 +2.7% | $177,674 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $3,122 +5.3% | $168,576 +10% |
| 2023 | $2,966 +12.2% | $153,251 +10% |
| 2022 | $2,645 +10.4% | $139,319 +10% |
| 2021 | $2,396 +119.3% | $126,654 +27.3% |
| 2020 | $1,093 +1.8% | $99,524 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,074 | $97,286 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,074 +2.2% | $95,472 +13.7% |
| 2017 | $1,051 -32.1% | $83,996 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,547 +5.1% | $76,360 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,472 +23.4% | $69,418 +10% |
| 2014 | $1,193 +4.2% | $63,107 +10% |
| 2013 | $1,145 -3.8% | $57,370 -2.8% |
| 2012 | $1,190 -4.1% | $59,035 -6.8% |
| 2011 | $1,241 -16.5% | $63,329 -14.6% |
| 2010 | $1,486 -16.4% | $74,180 -15.3% |
| 2009 | $1,778 -11.7% | $87,540 -17.3% |
| 2008 | $2,012 | $105,882 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $2,031 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | -- | -- |
| 2002 | $1,178 +135.3% | $57,340 +16.1% |
| 2001 | $501 | $49,368 |
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Neighborhood: 33813
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- 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
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