5618 SUMMERLAND HILLS DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33812
What's special
Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home in the desirable gated Summerland Hills community of Lakeland. Situated on a spacious corner lot, this exceptional one-story traditional home offers the perfect combination of comfort, elegance, and thoughtful updates, with an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming front porch, landscaping, and fresh exterior paint create an inviting first impression. Inside, you’ll find high ceilings, lots of natural light, a desirable split-bedroom floor plan, and beautiful real hardwood floors throughout the main living areas. The formal living and dining spaces provide an elegant setting for entertaining, highlighted by exquisite sliding glass doors that open to the covered lanai and screened pool area, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. An open and spacious family room with built-in cabinetry, and a comfortable gathering space, that flows naturally into the kitchen and dining nook where there is another sliding door leading to the lanai. The kitchen features white cabinetry, granite countertops, breakfast bar seating, pantry storage, and newer stainless-steel appliances, including a refrigerator and dishwasher installed in 2025. Tray ceilings throughout the home add architectural character and sophistication. The private primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with direct access to the patio, a sitting area, and a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom featuring separate his-and-her vanities, a garden tub with jacuzzi jets, walk-in shower, private water closet, linen closet, and generous his-and-her closets. The three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, hobbies, or a home office. Two bedrooms feature walk-in closets, while the fourth bedroom offers a large closet with elegant French doors and is currently used as an office. The secondary bathroom has been freshly painted and includes convenient access to the pool area. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle year-round in the screened pool enclosure featuring a heated pool with an integrated spa, a large, covered patio perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining, and a beautifully landscaped, fenced backyard offering privacy and relaxation. Major improvements include energy-efficient windows (2021), roof replacement (2021), HVAC system (2020), exterior paint (2024), and updated flooring. Additional features include an interior laundry room, security alarm system, and a spacious three-car garage. Located in the sought-after George Jenkins High School and Valley View school areas, this move-in-ready home offers the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, and convenience within a desirable gated community. Schedule your private showing today and discover why this Summerland Hills pool home is the perfect place to call home.
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Originating MLS: LakelandTravel times
Family Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
Tammy Storie 863-698-6000,
REGAL REAL ESTATE LLC 863-660-7927
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25x18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 361 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x19
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x16
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,608
- Total interior livable area: 2,414 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fiberglass, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.0 x 155.0
- Features: Corner Lot, In County
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 242915283554000220
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Street Lights
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - No Guard
- Security: Gated Community, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: SUMMERLAND HILLS SOUTH
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Gated
- Services included: Private Road
- HOA fee: $50 monthly
- HOA name: A1A Property Management/Steve Allen
- HOA phone: 863-686-3700
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,811
- Annual tax amount: $2,965
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000$222/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4963332 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2026 | Contingent | $535,000$222/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963332 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $535,000+78.3%$222/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963332 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2016 | Sold | $300,000-1.6%$124/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4716359 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $305,000+13%$126/sqft |
Source: S & D REAL ESTATE SERVICE LLC #L4716359 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2013 | Sold | $269,900$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $269,900-27.1%$112/sqft |
Source: Smart Realty of Polk Inc dba Keller Williams Realty #L4643353 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2006 | Sold | $370,000+58.8%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2003 | Sold | $233,000+7.4%$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2001 | Sold | $217,000$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,114 +3.2% | $203,692 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,047 +2.3% | $197,951 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,000 +2.5% | $192,185 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,952 -0.5% | $186,587 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,963 +0.9% | $181,152 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,946 0% | $178,651 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,946 -20.4% | $174,634 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,444 +1.2% | $171,378 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,415 -27.6% | $167,853 -25.6% |
| 2016 | $3,335 -1.4% | $225,577 +1% |
| 2015 | $3,383 -8.3% | $223,270 -1.1% |
| 2014 | $3,691 +54.1% | $225,664 +17.4% |
| 2013 | $2,396 +3.1% | $192,145 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $2,325 -11.7% | $188,933 -8.7% |
| 2011 | $2,633 -12.3% | $206,899 -8.9% |
| 2010 | $3,004 -14.7% | $227,148 -8.2% |
| 2009 | $3,522 -8% | $247,544 -12.1% |
| 2008 | $3,828 | $281,640 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $3,091 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $2,732 +7.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,543 -7.9% | $177,620 -4.9% |
| 2002 | $2,762 +478% | $186,830 +567.3% |
| 2001 | $478 | $28,000 |
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