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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,025 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1962
Lot10,873 sqft
Living area1,025 sqft
Price / sqft$236

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Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenPrivate MailboxRain Barrel/Cistern(s)Rain GuttersDisposalElectric Water HeaterMicrowave

5810 Driftwood Dr is a 1962-built home in Lake Gibson Estate, Lakeland. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,025 square feet of living space. Listed at $242,000 (about $236/sqft), 81 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Price reduction! Welcome home to this beautifully updated, move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence, solidly built and perfectly situated on a fully fenced 0.25-acre lot. This property offers both comfort and functionality, featuring a covered carport for parking and a 16x10 workshop complete with electric and a built-in workbench—ideal for hobbies, storage, or projects. Thoughtfully maintained and extensively updated, this home showcases numerous improvements completed during the current ownership, including a roof (2021), AC/heat pump (2015), and water heater (2018). In May 2026, additional professional upgrades were completed, including new bathroom vanities and hardware, updated plumbing and electrical components, and new ceiling fans throughout. The interior and exterior were freshly and professionally painted in June 2026, including all doors and trim, creating a clean, modern feel. Inside, you’ll find all-new luxury vinyl flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, with durable tile flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. The eat-in kitchen offers a cozy dining space and comes fully equipped with a range, microwave, washer, and a brand-new refrigerator (2026). Conveniently located near North Lakeland employment hubs, including warehousing and medical facilities, as well as Shopping Malls, dining, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy quick access to the Lake Gibson boat ramp for outdoor recreation or playgrounds & sporting events at Lake Parker Park. Tiger town Stadium is also close by to enjoy the Detroit Tigers Spring Training schedules and easy connectivity to I-4 for seamless travel to Clearwater, Tampa or Orlando, where you’ll find world-class entertainment, parks, and beaches. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of updates, location, and value. Schedule your private showing today!

The essentials

Built
1962
Price / sqft
$236
On market
81 days
Annual tax
$995
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
10,873 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1962
0.25 acres
Lot size
1,025 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$1,466/mo
Down payment (20%)
$48,400
Property taxes
$83/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1962
Lot
10,873 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
81
Ceiling Fans(s)
Eat-in Kitchen
Private Mailbox
Rain Barrel/Cistern(s)
Rain Gutters
Disposal
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Padgett Elem
Middle
Lake Gibson Middle/Junio
High
Lake Gibson High

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

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$995
Parcel #
23-27-24-008400-002070

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
Lake Gibson Estate
County
Polk
MLS Area
33809 - Lakeland / Polk City
Lot Size
10,873 sqft
In CountyPaved

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/12/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963711
$242,000-1.2%
$236/sqft
7/22/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #L4963711
$245,000
$239/sqft

Neighborhood

5810 Driftwood Dr
Lakeland, FL, 33809 · 33809 - Lakeland / Polk City

Market insights

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List price: $242,000
$240,000 – $242,000
98.7% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
71 of the last 141 home closings in 33809 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 38 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 81 after a $3,000 cut.

Sample: 141 closed home sales in 33809 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$1,466/mo
Principal & interest$1,262
Property taxes$83
Insurance$121
Down payment20% · $48,400
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$242,000

$236 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,025 sq ft

Time on market

81 days

Year built

1962

Monthly payment

About $1,466/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $995 annual tax bill, insurance.

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 byKELLER WILLIAMS REALTYListing agent: Danielle BuurmaListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# L4963711.

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