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Overview

4 bd2 ba1,970 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$175/mo
Built2004
Lot6,438 sqft
Living area1,970 sqft
Price / sqft$203
Garage2 car

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About this home

Ceiling Fans(s)Chair RailEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsOpen FloorplanSolid Surface CountersSplit BedroomWalk-in Closet(s)

6838 Shimmering Dr is a 2004-built home in Twin Lakes At Christina Ph 01, Lakeland. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,970 square feet of living space. Listed at $400,000 (about $203/sqft), 95 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $175 monthly.

From the listing

PRICED BELOW APPRAISED VALUE!! LAKEFRONT, gated, private dock, community pool, TRITOON BOAT is included, this is South Lakeland, Florida living at its finest. Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a desirable triple-split floor plan and a bonus Florida room, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the lake. Twin Lakes at Christina offers a clubhouse, community pool, lawn maintenance, and exterior pest control, making everyday living as convenient as it is enjoyable. Step outside to your private dock with electricity and spend your days boating, fishing, or simply relaxing while taking in the peaceful waterfront views. Inside, the thoughtfully updated interior features a custom kitchen with wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a matching granite backsplash, new sink, and updated fixtures. The spacious primary suite offers a stunning all-granite walk-in shower and double vanity with granite countertops, while the guest bath has been beautifully updated with coordinating granite finishes. New luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, and custom granite window sills add elegant finishing touches throughout the home. Major updates include the kitchen and bathrooms remodeled 2025, a 2022 roof, 2022 garage door motor, 2023 irrigation system, 50-gallon water heater, new landscaping, and more, giving you peace of mind for years to come. This one is truly move in ready just waiting for you!

The essentials

Built
2004
Price / sqft
$203
On market
95 days
Annual tax
$2,459
HOA
$175/mo
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
6,438 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 2004
Waterfront
Lake Front
Community pool
Shared amenity
2 car garage
Garage Door Opener
6,438 sqft lot
Lot size

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,666/mo
Down payment (20%)
$80,000
Property taxes
$205/mo
HOA
$175/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2004
Lot
6,438 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Garage Door Opener
Waterfront
Lake Front
Days on Market
95
Ceiling Fans(s)
Chair Rail
Eat-in Kitchen
High Ceilings
Open Floorplan
Solid Surface Counters
Split Bedroom
Walk-in Closet(s)
Lighting
Private Mailbox
Private Yard
Sidewalk
Clubhouse
Gated Community - No Guard
Irrigation-reclaimed Water
Pool
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Scott Lake Elem
Middle
Lakeland Highlands Middl
High
George Jenkins High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$2,459
Parcel #
23-29-24-141892-000270

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Twin Lakes At Christina Ph 01
County
Polk
MLS Area
33813 - Lakeland
Lot Size
6,438 sqft
LandscapedSidewalkPaved
HOA
$175/mo
Natalie Schempp

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/20/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963277
$400,000-3.6%
$203/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963277
$415,000-4.6%
$211/sqft
7/8/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963277
$435,000
$221/sqft

Neighborhood

6838 Shimmering Dr
Lakeland, FL, 33813 · 33813 - Lakeland

Market insights

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List price: $400,000
$397,500 – $400,000
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
133 of the last 259 home closings in 33813 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 24 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 95 after a $35,000 cut.

Sample: 259 closed home sales in 33813 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,666/mo
Principal & interest$2,086
Property taxes$205
Insurance$200
HOA$175
Down payment20% · $80,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$400,000

$203 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,970 sq ft

Time on market

95 days

Year built

2004

Monthly payment

About $2,666/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,459 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $175/mo HOA fee.

HOA fee

$175/mo

Managed by Natalie Schempp.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byBHHS FLORIDA PROPERTIES GROUPListing agent: Ashley MossowListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# L4963277.

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