$284,500
2925 Dayton Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33884
Listing updated: May 1, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
Discover the charm of this delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the maintenance-free, 55+ gated community of Traditions at Lake Ruby. Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality, this home offers an inviting retreat for relaxed, worry-free living. Upon arrival, you’re welcomed by a spacious covered entrance enhanced with a leaded glass door and transom window. Inside, the eat-in kitchen features 42" maple wood cabinetry, Corian countertops, and a closet pantry for added storage. A breakfast bar and breakfast nook provide ample seating, making the space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious great room showcases triple sliding glass doors that open to the oversized screened-in lanai, seamlessly extending the living space outdoors. The open-concept design also includes a formal dining room and formal living room, both accented with high ceilings and decorative niches that add architectural interest. The primary bedroom suite serves as a luxurious retreat, featuring a sitting area with patio access and dual walk-in closets with overhead luggage shelving for premium storage. The en-suite bathroom is well appointed with a comfort-height double-sink vanity, linen closet, seated walk-in shower, private water closet, and a relaxing garden tub. Outdoor enjoyment is effortless on the generously sized screened-in lanai, offering a serene space to unwind and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Additional amenities include, a Laundry Room with washer, dryer, and utility sink, Honeywell Thermostat & Humidistat, Updated Architectural Shingle Roof 2020, Termite Bond, Paved Driveway & Walk Way, Gutters, Flood lights and Carriage Lighting, and a 2 Car Garage with Garage Door Opener. Residents of Traditions enjoy a plethora of amenities, including a lakefront clubhouse, a dock and boat ramp, a heated swimming pool and spa, a ballroom, billiards, meeting rooms, a library, a computer room, a craft room, a dog park, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a fitness center, an aerobics studio, and much more. With its convenient location near shopping, restaurants, major routes, and Legoland, this home offers an exceptional lifestyle. Monthly HOA fees cover exterior house painting, cable, internet, lawn service, and clubhouse amenities, ensuring a worry-free living experience.
Local Insight
At $135/sqft in a 55+ community with direct water access, this property offers genuine value compared to similar lakefront options around the Chain of Lakes, though you're paying $485 monthly in HOA fees that should cover amenities—worth verifying what's actually included and whether those costs have been rising. The 2006 build on a tight 0.14-acre lot means older systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing) are likely due for attention soon, so factor in inspection costs before assuming this is a turnkey retirement or rental play. If you're seriously considering the bass fishing lifestyle or looking for a low-cost entry into Winter Haven's lake community, the location is solid; if you need walkability or modern construction, you're better served looking at newer builds or moving up the price range.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history133 days on market
- Status: ActiveDec 19, 2025
- Listed$310,000Dec 19, 2025
- Price reduced$284,500
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 133
- Cumulative DOM
- 287
- Subdivision
- Traditions Ph 01
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 2006
- Living area
- 2,109 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $135
- Building area
- 2,906 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 6,151 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0535H)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $2,954 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 26-29-13-687552-002120
- MLS #
- P4937324
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- HOA fee
- $485 / Monthly
- Monthly HOA
- $485/mo
- Total monthly fees
- $485/mo
- Total annual fees
- $5,820
- HOA name
- Leland Management - Dulcy Murchison
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- 7 Months
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- Yes
- Additional lease restrictions
- Buyer/Buyers Agent to verify Lease Restrictions with HOA at 863-324-7722
- Approval process
- Age Verification Form and Photo ID to be submitted to HOA for approval
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Block
- Water access
- Yes
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Senior community
- Yes
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer | First | 5x5 |
| Living Room | First | 12x15 |
| Dining Room | First | 11x12 |
| Kitchen | First | 14x10 |
| Dinette | First | 12x11 |
| Great Room | First | 15x17 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 14x17 |
| Bonus Room | First | 14x9 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 12x12 |
| Laundry | First | 9x6 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 10x22 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 12x11 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 14x10 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-12-19
- On market date
- 2025-12-19
- Original list price
- $310,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33884 - Winter Haven / Cypress Gardens
- Listing AOR
- East Polk
- Status changed
- 2025-12-19
- Tax legal description
- TRADITIONS PHASE 1 PLAT BOOK 131 PGS 47 THRU 54 LOT 212
Flood risk
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
HWY 27, WEST ONTO THOMPSON NURSERY, SOUTH ONTO TRADITIONS BLVD SOUTH (GATE CODE REQUIRED), EAST ONTO DAYTON DRIVE, HOME IS LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE
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