1151 Carefree Cove Drive, FL

$425,000

1151 Carefree Cove Drive

Winter Haven, FL 33881

Active
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,734
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
1984
Built
WaterfrontWater accessPrivate pool$245/sqft360° tour
Single Family Residence

Property type

1984

Year built

13,129 sqft

Lot size

$245

Price / sq ft

No HOA

HOA dues

168

Days on market

X

Flood zone

About this home

Looking for a peaceful lakefront pool home or well appointed AibBnB property? This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on Lake Connie in Winter Haven’s northern Chain of Lakes and has been completely renovated to include a brand new roof, 4-ton A/C, luxury vinyl plank flooring, interior / exterior paint, and new water heater all installed in 2025. The interior living area includes new fixtures, new front and rear sliding glass doors. The kitchen features tons of solid wood cabinets, all new stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. It includes both a breakfast area and a picturesque cutout with a stunning view of the pool area and lakefront! The laundry room is also built into the kitchen area and includes a unique custom built porthole window that provides both natural light and views to the Florida room and beyond. The kitchen flows into a large enclosed porch (Florida room) with tons of potential! It can include a second living room space, dining room, and even space for a game room or office area! The Florida room includes additional cabinets and a bar area with a granite countertop. From the Florida room you can access the screened open porch where you can enjoy views of boats cruising the lake, skiers cutting through the water, and bald eagles, ospreys, and herons scooping up fish! The primary bedroom features an en suite bathroom with jetted tub/shower, new vanity & fixtures, as well as a large closet. The 2nd bedroom also includes new ceiling fan and a large closet. The garage has been converted into the 3rd bedroom which is oversized with a very large closet and shiplap feature wall. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with gorgeous subway tile in the showers, new ceramic tile floors and vanities with solid surfaces, as well a new toilets, and exhaust fans. Outside the house has been completely repainted including newly painted concrete from the front to the back of the property. The home features new screen in the pool cage, a brand new pool liner, with new multi-color LED pool light, as well as new light and fan fixtures on the back porch. There is a carport and large outdoor storage closet out front, and also a second driveway to park an extra vehicle or boat. The boathouse, which includes a roll-up door has also been newly painted is wired with electricity and could also function as a workshop. It features new lights, a new side door. The boathouse / workshop is approximately 10x20 feet and has tons of room for all your toys! The property includes its own large dock and a concrete slab along the beach area for launching your own boat. Furnishings in listing are available for separate purchase. As a potential AirBnB, the unit currently sleeps 7 including the pull out couch in the living room, but could potentially sleep 10 with the addition of a second bed in the 3rd bedroom and a second pull out couch in the enclosed porch area.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$2,149
Property taxes$365
Home insurance (est.)$195

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history168 days on market

  1. Status: Active
    Nov 24, 2025
  2. Listed$465,000
    Nov 24, 2025
  3. Price reduced$425,000

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Facts & features

Property type
Residential
Sub type
Single Family Residence
Status
Active
Days on market
168
Subdivision
Carefree Cove
County
Polk
Year built
1984
Living area
1,734 sq ft
Price/sq ft
$245
Building area
1,783 sq ft (Public Records)
Lot size
13,129 sq ft
Lot category
1/4 to less than 1/2
Flood zone
X
Pool
Private pool
Annual taxes
$4,375 (2024)
Parcel #
26-28-08-528800-000140
Zoning
R-1
MLS #
TB8450979

Interior Details

Bedrooms
3
Full bathrooms
2
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior features
Ceiling Fans(s), Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat
Laundry
In Kitchen, Inside
Stories / Levels
One
Direction faces
West

Heating & Cooling

Heating
Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
Central Air

Parking

Carport
Yes

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees
$0/mo
Total annual fees
$0
CDD
No
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Ownership
Fee Simple
Available for lease
No

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features
Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
Construction materials
Stucco
Roof
Built-Up, Metal, Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Private pool
Waterfront
Yes
Water access
Yes
Water view
Yes
Road surface
Paved

Utilities

Sewer
Septic Tank
Water source
Public
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

Community

Pets allowed
Yes

Room Details

RoomLevelDimensions
Primary BedroomFirst12x13
Living RoomFirst18x17
KitchenFirst9x24
Additional BedroomFirst12x12
Additional BedroomFirst17x12
Florida RoomFirst14x31
Bathroom 2First5x8
Balcony/Porch/LanaiFirst20x10

Listing Details

Listing date
2025-11-24
On market date
2025-11-24
Original list price
$465,000
Occupant type
Vacant
MLS area
33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
Listing AOR
Suncoast Tampa
Status changed
2025-11-24
Tax legal description
CAREFREE COVE UNIT 2 PB 45 PG 21 LOT 14

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone X

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

From Lake Alfred Road (Hwy 17) in Water Haven, turn east onto Carefree Cove Dr. Follow Carefree Cove Drive as it turns right and circles toward Lake Conine. 1151 Carefree Cove will be on your right.

Property sale history

Public records

1151 CAREFREE COVE DR, WINTER HAVEN 33881

  • Mar 2025$195,000
  • Jan 2025$120,000

1,783 sq ft · Built 1984 · 0.3014 acres

Sale data from Florida public records (Department of Revenue / county property appraiser). Deemed reliable but not guaranteed; may not reflect current market or MLS status. Not Stellar MLS data.

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