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$735,000 Reduced -$24,000
5530 Driftwood Drive
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 

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Price & Status History (on davidshippey.com since Fri, Jan 16th 2026)
  • Original Price: $759,000
  • Current Price: $735,000
  • Price Reduced: $24,000
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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.