Welcome to Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, winner of The Ledger Newspaper’s People’s Choice Award for Best Retirement Community in Polk County! This gorgeous, fully updated home is priced to sell and offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and resort-style living. Recent updates include a newer roof (about 4 yrs), HVAC (about 2 yrs), windows, water heater, pavered driveway, granite kitchen countertops, Corian bathroom countertops, screened garage door, and an enclosed lanai. Even better, the home is being sold fully furnished, making it truly move-in ready. Located just one block from the clubhouse, you’ll be right in the heart of all the fun and activities. The $150/month fee covers lawn mowing, three cable TV boxes, and internet, plus access to an incredible array of amenities. Enjoy golf, six lighted pickleball courts, two lighted tennis courts, a large restaurant with bar and golf pro shop, and a main clubhouse featuring a large pool, hot tub, billiards room, gym, card room, and kitchen. There is also a spacious recreation center with ping pong, an additional pool, and tennis courts. Other activities include shuffleboard, cornhole, horseshoes, a library, and so much more. Sandpiper offers an active social lifestyle with weekly BINGO, bus trips, group cruises, dances, special events at the Links Restaurant, and countless clubs and activities to stay as busy as you’d like. Conveniently located in Lakeland, Florida, halfway between Tampa and Orlando, with easy access to Interstate 4. You’re just a short drive to Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Hard Rock Casino, and beautiful Gulf beaches. Both Tampa and Orlando airports are within an hour, making travel a breeze. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Come join us at Sandpiper — we live in luxury without breaking the bank, and you can too! Schedule your private showing today.
Sold for $279,000
$279,000
5865 Macaw Pl, Lakeland, FL 33809
2beds
1,427sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
5,702 Square Feet Lot
$276,300 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$1,843 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,300
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Fully updated homeEnclosed lanaiScreened garage doorNewer roofCorian bathroom countertopsGranite kitchen countertopsPavered driveway
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Listed by:
Carolyn Christian, LLC 863-514-6378,
DALTON WADE INC 888-668-8283,
Glenn Fogg 904-364-8301,
DALTON WADE INC
Bought with:
Aurelia Gonzalez, 3171995
AT YOUR SERVICE REALTY, LLC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4958849
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Originating MLS: Suncoast Tampa
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Florida Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Shower No Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 174 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14.5
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 16.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x1.5
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 207 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x23
Dinette
- Level: First
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry, Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x21
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,181
- Total interior livable area: 1,427 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 21x22
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 5,702 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 242719161365000110
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Pool, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: SANDPIPER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PH 16
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Reserve Fund, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Manager, Pool Maintenance, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $150 monthly
- HOA name: Donnalee Perez
- HOA phone: 863-859-0761
Location
- Region: Lakeland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $236,720
- Annual tax amount: $4,152
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2026 | Sold | $279,000$196/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4958849 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Contingent | $279,000$196/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11636419 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2026 | Pending sale | $279,000$196/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #L4958849 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,000+69.1%$196/sqft |
Source: My State MLS #11636419 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2008 | Sold | $165,000+48%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/1999 | Sold | $111,500-11.2%$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/1996 | Sold | $125,600$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,152 +0% | $236,720 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $4,152 +6.6% | $233,847 +10% |
| 2023 | $3,893 +11.4% | $212,588 +10% |
| 2022 | $3,494 +7.8% | $193,262 +10% |
| 2021 | $3,241 +8.8% | $175,693 +10% |
| 2020 | $2,979 +8.1% | $159,721 +10% |
| 2019 | $2,757 | $145,201 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $2,757 +3.7% | $138,743 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $2,659 +11.4% | $131,980 +7.7% |
| 2016 | $2,386 +3% | $122,534 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,316 +12.3% | $116,735 +3.8% |
| 2014 | $2,063 -6.1% | $112,456 -0.3% |
| 2013 | $2,196 +2.5% | $112,825 +3.6% |
| 2012 | $2,142 -10% | $108,906 -12.6% |
| 2011 | $2,378 -3.9% | $124,562 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $2,475 -7.8% | $126,926 -6.5% |
| 2009 | $2,685 -10.8% | $135,783 -16.7% |
| 2008 | $3,012 | $163,037 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,511 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $1,390 +3.6% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,342 +4.1% | $92,061 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,289 +2.2% | $89,903 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,261 | $88,487 |
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Neighborhood: 33809
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- 4/10Edgar L. Padgett Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
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- 5865 Macaw Pl
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