Charming family home with modern amenities in prime location. Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom split-plan home where comfort, style, and functionality come together seamlessly. This move in ready property is designed with attention to detail and offers an inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. Vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace create a warm ad welcoming ambiance throughout the home. The custom-designed kitchen is a true highlight, featuring GE fingerprint-resistant appliances, a gas range with built-in griddle and convection oven, elegant quartz countertops, cabinet lighting, hidden drawers, and a pull-out trash drawer. The spacious pantry provides ample storage, elevating the kitchen's functionality. Freshly painted inside and out, with new luxury vinyl flooring, baseboards, interior doors, and hardware. The AC, AC ductwork, and double-pane windows were replaced in 2021, while the roof was replaced in 2022. Both bathrooms have been fully remodeled with marble countertops, LED bath fans, night lights, and Bluetooth speakers. The home has also been replumbed. The master suite offers a peaceful escape, complete with an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet with a custom-designed closet system. Step through French doors to a fully screened lanai,, featuring bamboo flooring, ideal for entertaining and enjoying outdoor gatherings. The generously sized fully fenced backyard provides privacy and ample room for your RV, boat and toys. PVC fencing with double swing gates on both sides of home ensures durability and low maintenance. No HOA or CDD fees provide you with the freedom to personalize your space. The property is located just minutes from Publix, Lake Gibson public boat ramp, and Sandpiper Golf Course. Home is very close to schools, and offers easy access to I-4, making it an ideal midpoint between Tampa and Orlando. Additional features: an exterior shed provides extra storage, while a pull down ladder in the garage offers convenient additional attic access/storage. This home offers more than just a place to live; it provides a lifestyle. Schedule your showing today and see for yourself why this charming home is the perfect place to create lasting memories. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - make it yours today! SELLER OPEN TO ALL OFFERS Financing: FHA, VA, Conventional and Cash
Sold for $322,000
$322,000
5727 LA SERENA AVENUE, LAKELAND, FL 33809
3beds
1,424sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
8,250 Square Feet Lot
$309,500 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$2,058 Estimated rent
Home value
$309,500
$279,000 - $344,000
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Fully screened lanaiElegant quartz countertopsMarble countertopsVaulted ceilingsWood burning fireplaceCustom-designed kitchenSpacious pantry
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Listed by:
Karen Lotito 727-538-9200,
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC 727-538-9200
Bought with:
Krystal Maddox, 3346392
DALTON WADE INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: TB8344522
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Shower No Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Bathroom 2
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Great room
- Level: First
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x17
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Kitchen, Washer Hookup
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,840
- Total interior livable area: 1,424 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Boat, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 18x22
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Fenced,Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 8,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 110
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 242719161340000430
- Zoning: RA-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LAKE GIBSON HILLS PH 02
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $223,406
- Annual tax amount: $2,143
- Date on market: 1/29/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Sold | $322,000$226/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Pending sale | $322,000$226/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8344522 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $322,000$226/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8344522 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2025 | Pending sale | $322,000$226/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8344522 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2025 | Price change | $322,000-2.3%$226/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8344522 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,500+103.4%$231/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #TB8344522 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2019 | Sold | $162,000+149.2%$114/sqft |
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| 12/27/1994 | Sold | $65,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,919 +82.8% | $223,406 +35.7% |
| 2024 | $2,144 +3% | $164,586 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,082 +3.2% | $159,792 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,017 +0.9% | $155,138 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,999 +1% | $150,619 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,978 -17.5% | $148,539 +25.8% |
| 2019 | $2,396 | $118,098 -2.5% |
| 2018 | $2,396 +11.8% | $121,087 +24.1% |
| 2017 | $2,144 +20.5% | $97,602 +10% |
| 2016 | $1,779 +4.5% | $88,729 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,702 +19.9% | $80,663 +10% |
| 2014 | $1,420 +5.1% | $73,330 +10% |
| 2013 | $1,352 +13.4% | $66,664 +10% |
| 2012 | $1,192 -11.2% | $60,604 -13.8% |
| 2011 | $1,342 -12.2% | $70,276 -10.4% |
| 2010 | $1,529 -31.8% | $78,424 -30.8% |
| 2009 | $2,240 -10.5% | $113,288 -16.4% |
| 2008 | $2,503 | $135,511 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $926 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $835 +4.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $802 +4.7% | $65,096 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $766 +2.7% | $63,570 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $746 | $62,569 |
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Neighborhood: 33809
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edgar L. Padgett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Lake Gibson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Lake Gibson Senior High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Lake Gibson Middle/Junio
- High: Lake Gibson 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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