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2514 Colonel Ford Dr is a 2004-built home in Benford Heights, Lakeland. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,228 square feet of living space. Listed at $535,000 (about $240/sqft), 5 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $500 annually.
What if your back yard felt like a Florida Vacation every day? Major improvements include a 2025 roof, 2019 HVAC system (serviced July 2026), 2021 water heater, 2021 double-pane windows, and a 2022 vinyl privacy fence. The pool was installed in 2022 and features a variable-speed pump. Your Florida Lifestyle Starts Here! Updated Pool Home with a Private Backyard Retreat Imagine coming home, opening the doors to your screened lanai, and spending your evenings beside your own saltwater pool. Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying a quiet morning coffee, or unwinding after a long day, this beautifully refreshed Florida home is designed for living and entertaining. Inside, you'll find fresh interior paint, new scratch and water-resistant laminate flooring throughout, designer lighting, and ceiling fans with remote controls. Tray ceilings, built-in shelving, and custom details add character, while the wood-burning fireplace creates a warm focal point for relaxing evenings. The primary bedroom also features its own electric fireplace for an extra touch of comfort. The remodeled kitchen brings a fresh, contemporary feel with quartz countertops, New stainless-steel appliances, an updated sink and faucet, and new hardware. The remodeled bathrooms continue the modern look with new vanities, quartz countertops, updated fixtures, mirrors, and toilets. The primary suite is designed to feel like your own private retreat, featuring a sweetheart soaking tub, a large shower, double sinks, and separate his-and-hers closets. Step outside and discover one of this home's standout features: a saltwater swimming pool with a sunshelf and pool umbrella, surrounded by a paved pool deck and a spacious screened lanai. New string lighting creates an inviting atmosphere for evening gatherings, weekend barbecues, and relaxing Florida nights. The large private yard offers room to enjoy the outdoors, while tropical landscaping and fresh mulch complete the setting. Modern updates, a backyard built for enjoyment, and the Florida pool-home lifestyle all waiting for you to make it your own. Schedule your private showing and come experience the possibilities!
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Price
$535,000
$240 per sq ft
Beds and baths
4 beds, 2 baths
Size
2,228 sq ft
Time on market
5 days
Year built
2004
Monthly payment
About $3,408/mo
That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,705 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $500/yr HOA fee.
HOA fee
$500/yr
Managed by Carl Ellis.
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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