$245,000
517 Garden Drive
Lakeland, FL 33813
Listing updated: June 7, 2026 at 11:44 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. SOUTH LAKELAND RENOVATED GEM with Major Recent Upgrades! DON'T LET THE SQUARE FOOTAGE STOP YOU FROM VIEWING THIS HOUSE! This 3-bedroom, 1 bath home offers modern luxury and total peace of mind at an affordable price point. Don't be fooled by the square footage...this home has LOTS OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE with the additional ENCLOSED SCREENED PATIO on the side and FLORIDA ROOM on the back of the house! Enjoy worry-free living with a NEW ROOF INSTALLED IN 2022, a NEW HOT WATER HEATER (2022), and an AC system that has been routinely maintained for peak efficiency since its 2015 installation. Step inside to find a light-filled interior featuring BRAND-NEW LUXURY PLANK FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING in the Living Room and Kitchen, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES and CEILING FANS, and FRESH PAINT inside and out. The refreshed eat-in kitchen is a chef’s delight, boasting NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and a dedicated COFFEE BAR. Relax in the FULLY RENOVATED, ALL NEW BATHROOM or retreat to the spacious, SCREENED BACK PORCH—perfect for entertaining. Car enthusiasts will love the unique 17x23 SCREENED CARPORT with a sliding screen door, plus a large STORAGE SHED in the FENCED backyard. With all-new fixtures and a turnkey finish, this is the perfect maintenance-free retreat! All dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified by interested parties.
Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history90 days on market
- Status: PendingMay 13, 2026
- Listed$269,900Feb 12, 2026
- Price reduced$245,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Pending
- Days on market
- 90
- Subdivision
- Medulla Gardens
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1958
- Living area
- 956 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $256
- Building area
- 1,118 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 7,000 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0480G)
- Annual taxes
- $2,489 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 23-29-01-139200-000430
- Zoning
- RA-3
- MLS #
- L4959275
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 1
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Laundry
- Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Electric, Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Parking features
- Driveway
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Private Yard, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Construction materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Metal, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt, Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 12x14 |
| Kitchen | First | 12x12 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 11x12 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 10x10 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 10x10 |
| Dinette | First | 12x12 |
| Bathroom 1 | First | 5x8 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-02-12
- On market date
- 2026-02-12
- Original list price
- $269,900
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33813 - Lakeland
- Listing AOR
- Lakeland
- Status changed
- 2026-05-13
- Tax legal description
- MEDULLA GARDENS PB 41 PG 47 LOT 43
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
Old Rd 37 to Garden Dr to LEFT on Garden Dr SOUTH.
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