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818 Forest Lake Dr is a 1976-built home in Lakeside Hills Estates, Lakeland. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,632 square feet of living space. Listed at $199,000 (about $122/sqft), 20 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $292 monthly.
Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom manufactured home in the desirable 55+ waterfront community of Lakeside Hills Estates! This move-in ready home sits on an owned lot and has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout, blending style with easy, low-maintenance Florida living. The kitchen has been fully renovated with new cabinetry, granite-look countertops, and a striking pressed-tin backsplash, plus stainless steel appliances make this a bright, functional space ready for cooking and entertaining. A charming dining nook with a built-in hutch and a formal dining area with a bay window create additional space to gather, flowing into a spacious living room. A dedicated home office/den with built-in bookshelves offers flexible space for work or hobbies, and the primary suite features updated luxury vinyl plank flooring and an updated en-suite bath with a glass-enclosed shower. Additional highlights include a newer AC system (installed 2025), a permitted 2015 TPO roof-over, new window awnings, and a large covered carport with a decorative stamped-concrete driveway. Out back, an enclosed "Man Cave" bonus room off the carport — with striking herringbone-pattern flooring and its own central air conditioning adds versatile living or entertaining space, and a separate utility/workshop room rounds out the property. Residents of Lakeside Hills Estates enjoy resort-style amenities including a lakefront clubhouse, sparkling community pool, hot tub, fitness center, shuffleboard courts, and a covered boat dock with direct lake access that is perfect for boating, fishing, or simply enjoying Florida's natural beauty. This active 55+ community offers HOA-approved residency in a low-maintenance setting close to Lakeland shopping, dining, and medical facilities. The HOA fee includes water, cable, internet, grounds maintenance, and access to the community amenities Don't miss this move-in ready gem in a truly amenity-rich waterfront community — schedule your showing today!
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Price
$199,000
$122 per sq ft
Beds and baths
2 beds, 2 baths
Size
1,632 sq ft
Time on market
20 days
Year built
1976
Monthly payment
About $1,468/mo
That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $457 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $292/mo HOA fee.
HOA fee
$292/mo
Managed by Nancy McKenna.
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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