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Lakeland, FL 33809
- 3Beds
- 2.00Total Baths
- 2 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- 2,632SqFt
- 1971Year Built
- 0.54Acres
- MLS# A4678626
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market4 months, 20 days
- Area33809 - Lakeland / Polk City
- CountyPolk
- Subdivision Gibson Park
Overview
Tucked along the peaceful shores of Lake Gibson, this beautifully updated lakefront home invites you to slow down and enjoy the view. From the moment you arrive, it is clear this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a dedicated office has been lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved, offering timeless charm, modern comfort, and the freedom of no HOA. Inside, natural light fills an open and welcoming floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The great room and dining space come together around a cozy wood burning fireplace, framed by custom built ins, crown molding, and detailed craftsmanship that adds warmth and character throughout the home. Just beyond, the kitchen serves as the heart of the home with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry, and a cheerful breakfast nook overlooking the yard. A spacious interior laundry room with custom storage adds everyday convenience. The primary suite feels like a private retreat, where French doors open to a quiet patio and stunning lake views. The ensuite bath offers a relaxing garden tub, a separate walk in shower, and two generous closets, including a custom California Closet system. Two additional bedrooms, a full guest bath, and a versatile office provide plenty of space for family, guests, or working from home. One of the homes most special spaces is the expansive, air conditioned/heated Florida Room, where walls of windows frame breathtaking lake views and create the perfect place to unwind or entertain year round. The possibilities are endless for this space from home gym, bar, homeschool room, game room your choice is yours. Outside, mature landscaping surrounds the property and is maintained with a lake fed irrigation system. A circular driveway, detached storage building with covered porch, and a private dock with covered boat slip complete the lakefront lifestyle. This home sits on over half an acre lot with plenty of room for an amazing lakefront backyard scape of your dreams. With major updates already completed, including a new roof in September 2024, double pane windows, recessed lighting, and updated plumbing and electrical systems, this move in ready home offers peace of mind along with beauty. Ideally located near shopping, dining, recreation, and easy access to I-4, this is lakefront living at its finest. Schedule your private showing and experience it for yourself.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 2.00
Fullbaths: 2
Building Info
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Patio: RearPorch, Deck, FrontPorch
Exterior Features: Storage
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $759,000
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: CircularDriveway, Driveway
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, CeramicTile, Wood
Levels: One
Laundry Features: Inside
Interior Features: CeilingFans
Appliances: BuiltInOven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: North on Socrum Loop, West on E. Daughtery Rd to West on Lake Gibson Lane to left on Driftwood Drive to 5530 on the left on Lake Gibson.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.54
Lot Sqft: 23,505
Est Lotsize: 100x200
Lot Desc: OversizedLot, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: Sheds, Storage
Special Conditions: None
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 24
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Stories: 1
Total Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 8
Sqft Info
Sqft: 2,632
Bulding Area Sqft: 3,232
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: Estimated
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 7
Tax Legal Description: GIBSON PARK PB 40 PG 8 BLK A LOT 7
Tax Block: A
Tax Annual Amount: 6226.17
Tax Book Number: 40-8
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: PublicSewer
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, SewerConnected, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: LakeFront, LakePrivileges
View: Yes
Water Body Name: LAKE GIBSON
View: Lake, Water
Directions
North on Socrum Loop, West on E. Daughtery Rd to West on Lake Gibson Lane to left on Driftwood Drive to 5530 on the left on Lake Gibson.This listing courtesy of Lpt Realty, Llc
If you have any questions on 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida, please call David Shippey at 863-521-4517.
MLS# A4678626 located at 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is brought to you by David Shippey REALTOR®
5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida has 3 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is A4678626.
The price for 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is $735,000.
The status of 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is Gibson Park.
The home located at 5530 Driftwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida was built in 2026.
MLS# TB8502377
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