$535,000
5261 Waterwood Drive Bartow, FL 33830
For Sale MLS# TB8446762
3 beds 2 baths 2,237 sq ft Single Family
Details for 5261 Waterwood Drive
MLS# TB8446762
Description for 5261 Waterwood Drive, Bartow, FL, 33830
WOW!!! The opportunity to master your domain. NO CDD, NO HOA, New Roof 2022, New A/C 2025, New Pool Pump 2025. Beautiful pool home on 3/4 of an acre (.74) in the small, quiet, sought-after neighborhood of Waterwood in Bartow, FL. This house sits right on the borderline with Highlands (South Lakeland). As you enter this no-outlet community, you are impressed with the majestic trees embellishing the serene surroundings. It's like getting into another dimension on the shores of Lake Hancock. Away from the crowd, yet near the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. This house offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a 2,237 sq ft split floor plan with dedicated office and dining areas. The open concept allows you to entertain family and friends indoors or out. For those cool winter nights (even in Florida), warm yourself with hot cocoa in front of the wood-burning fireplace for picture-perfect memories. The main living space leads to a very welcoming oversized covered lanai and the enclosed refreshing pool. This area is also accessible from the primary bedroom, the main hallway, or the secondary bathroom. You will love the expansive fenced backyard, a paradise for little ones and pets to play safely, with room for storing your RV, boat, ATV, and other toys for grownups. Boat lovers will enjoy having a public ramp to Lake Hancock less than 3 miles away. And when you're in the mood for a different kind of fun, Walt Disney Parks, Universal Parks, and Downtown Tampa are under a 1-hour drive. Ready for the beaches? The Clearwater to St. Pete Beach corridor is under a 90-minute drive. And the award-winning Siesta Key is under a 2-hour drive. Around the Bartow area, you have access to not one but six walking/biking/hiking scenic trails, including the Fort Fraser Trail, which you can walk to from the house. The all-new Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026 and will be located 15 minutes away from home. Here’s how close you are to: Downtown Lakeland 20 minutes; Downtown Bartow 10 minutes; Highlands, South Lakeland 5 minutes; Watson Clinic 5 minutes; Walmart Bartow & Walmart Mulberry 10 minutes each; Publix 5 minutes; FL-570 Polk Parkway 10 minutes. A few minutes away you also have shopping plazas, restaurants, hardware stores, medical facilities, golf courses, Polk State College, and even an executive airport. All between 5-15 minutes. Oh, don’t miss this great opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and soon you might call this property HOME. Note: This house is also listed for RENT.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 0.74 Acres
Square Feet: 2,237 sq ft
Year Built: 2000
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
Construction: Block,Stucco,Vinyl Siding
Subdivision: Waterwood
Foundation: Slab
County: Polk
School Information
Elementary: Highland City Elem
Middle: Bartow Middle
High: Bartow High
Room Information
Main Floor
Den: 10x15
Bedroom 3: 11x12
Bedroom 2: 11x12
Primary Bedroom: 12x24
Dining Room: 13x11
Kitchen: 13x13
Living Room: 15x20
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Inside, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Appliances: Water Purifier, Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl,Parquet
Fireplaces: Living Room, Wood Burning
Additional Interior Features: Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s), Eat-In Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s), High Ceilings
Utilities
Water: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Other Utilities: Electricity Connected,Municipal Utilities,Phone Available,Underground Utilities,Water Connected
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating: Central, Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Roof: Shingle
Pool: In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Rain Gutters, Balcony, Balcony
Community Features
Community Features: Street Lights
Security Features: Fire Hydrant(s)
Driving Directions
From I-4 take FL-570 Polk Parkway. Take EXIT 10 for US-98 Lakeland/Bartow. Drive South on US-98 towards Bartow for about 4 miles. Turn left onto Boy Scout Ranch Rd/E County Rd 540A. Continue onto Waterwood Dr. The house will be on the RIGHT.
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Tax/Property ID: 24-29-13-282010-000350
Tax Amount: 6105
Tax Year: 2025
A broker reciprocity listing courtesy: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
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