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Property Description
Short Sale. Short Sale. Short Sale opportunities have distinct Buyer responsibilities. Please pay close attention. Buyers and Buyer's agents verify schools, room sizes, Leasing Restrictions, Community Memberships, Pets and HOA restrictions along with Community Memberships. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for removing any items left on the property after closing. Note 24 hour Notice needed before booking a showing. This property while a short sale presents a special opportunity. The home is in the highly sought-out Lake Point South! Located in the heart of South Lakeland, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath, pool home provides easy access to everything the area has to offer! This home, built in 1980 boasts character, with some of the original touches left intact with formal living and dining rooms. Truly a great opportunity to live in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Lakeland! If you call the listing Brokerage direct, please be prepared to discuss method of purchase with cash or mortgage and amount of down payment. The Security system will not convey with the sale of the house. Because it is a Short-Sale - REALTOR ETHICS demands the following be included. Year built 1980, deferred maintenance demands house inspection by a professional, general contractor always preferred; Current retail value if in good condition $505,000 minus repairs.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1212 Candlewood Dr
General
- Price: $360,000
- Taxes: $3,834 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: A4652657
- Updated: 4/14/2026
- Added to Site: 335 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1-2 Years
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Interior Features: High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Gunite
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
- Deck/Patio: Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 33813 - Lakeland
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33813 - Lakeland
- Subdivision: LAKE POINT SOUTH PB 68 PGS 1 & 2 LOT 61
- Driving Directions: South on Scott Lake Road; turn Left onto Old Scott Lake Road; Turn Left onto Brighton Way, follow Brighton Way; Turn Left onto Candlewood Drive; Follow Candlewood Drive to the property at 1212 Candlewood Drive - the house is on your left - no sign.
- Direction Faces: South
Community
- Community Name: 33813 - Lakeland
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: LAKE POINT SOUTH ASSOCIATION
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: None
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 2,900
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1980
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.42
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 18,361
- Lot Size: 18361
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Optional
- Tax Amount: $3,834
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Short Sale
- Legal Description: LAKE POINT SOUTH PB 68 PGS 1 & 2 LOT 61
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 24 29 18 285750 000610
- Property ID: 24 29 18 285750 000610
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Schools
Schools serving 1212 Candlewood Dr
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Scott Lake Elementary School, Lakeland, FL 1140 County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813 | PK-5 | 0.5 mi |
Lakeland Highlands Middle School 740 Lake Miriam Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
George W. Jenkins Senior High School 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1212 Candlewood Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/02/2026
Price Reduced
$360,000
-16.08%
MLS
3/11/2026
Price Reduced
$429,000
-8.53%
MLS
7/30/2025
Price Reduced
$469,000
-4.09%
MLS
6/11/2025
Price Reduced
$489,000
-10.93%
MLS
5/18/2025
Listed
$549,000
178.4%
MLS
8/18/1998
Sold
$197,200
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1212 Candlewood Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,834
—
$295,606
3%
2024
$3,834
5%
$287,275
3%
2023
$3,638
1%
$278,908
6%
2021
$3,612
1%
$262,897
-3%
2022
$3,585
-1%
$270,784
4%
2021
$3,612
6%
$259,267
4%
2017
$3,419
—
$248,712
2%
2017
$3,419
1%
$243,596
2%
2016
$3,383
-1%
$238,586
1%
2015
$3,434
-3%
$236,928
-7%
2019
$3,558
5%
$253,438
8%
2014
$3,378
-1%
$235,048
2%
2013
$3,398
—
$231,574
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1212 Candlewood Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813 (MLS# A4652657) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1212 Candlewood Drive is currently listed for $360,000 and was received on May 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1212 Candlewood Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lakeland? You can browse all Lakeland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

