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Property Description
RENOVATED GEM with Major Recent Upgrades! This 3-bedroom home offers modern luxury and total peace of mind at an affordable price point. Enjoy worry-free living with a NEW ROOF INSTALLED IN 2022, a NEW HOT WATER HEATER (2022), and an AC system that has been routinely maintained for peak efficiency since its 2015 installation. Step inside to find a light-filled interior featuring BRAND-NEW LUXURY PLANK FLOORING, CROWN MOLDING in the Living Room and Kitchen, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES and CEILING FANS, and FRESH PAINT inside and out. The refreshed eat-in kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES and a dedicated COFFEE BAR. Relax in the FULLY RENOVATED, ALL NEW BATHROOM or retreat to the spacious, SCREENED BACK PORCH-perfect for entertaining. Car enthusiasts will love the unique 17x23 SCREENED CARPORT with a sliding screen door, plus a large STORAGE SHED in the FENCED backyard. With all-new fixtures and a turnkey finish, this is the perfect maintenance-free retreat! All dimensions are approximate and should be independently verifed by interested parties.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 517 Garden Dr S
General
- Price: $269,900
- Taxes: $2,489 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: L4959275
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Private Yard, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Po
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway
Location
- Area: 33813 - Lakeland
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33813 - Lakeland
- Subdivision: MEDULLA GARDENS
- Driving Directions: Old Rd 37 to Garden Dr to LEFT on Garden Dr SOUTH.
- Direction Faces: South
School Information
- Elementary School: Southwest Elem
- Middle School: Southwest Middle School
- High School: Lakeland Senior High
Community
- Community Name: 33813 - Lakeland
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 956
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1958
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,000
- Lot Size: 7000
- Lot Dimensions: 68 x 100
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $2,489.33
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: MEDULLA GARDENS PB 41 PG 47 LOT 43
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 232901139200000430
- Property ID: 232901139200000430
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Schools
Schools serving 517 Garden Dr S
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Elementary School 2650 Southwest Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803 | PK-5 | 1.8 mi |
Southwest Middle School, Lakeland, FL 2815 Eden Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33803 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
George W. Jenkins Senior High School 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813 | 9-12 | 3.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 517 Garden Dr S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$269,900
573.07%
MLS
5/30/2012
Sold
$40,100
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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 517 Garden Dr S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,489
6%
$138,348
-3%
2024
$2,355
5%
$142,776
-1%
2023
$2,239
25%
$144,002
50%
2021
$1,790
-10%
$95,762
-19%
2022
$1,981
11%
$117,839
38%
2021
$1,790
35%
$85,586
18%
2017
$1,328
—
$72,433
2%
2017
$1,328
8%
$70,808
11%
2016
$1,224
5%
$64,038
18%
2015
$1,165
-25%
$54,420
-31%
2019
$1,548
58%
$79,414
61%
2014
$978
9%
$49,473
10%
2013
$898
—
$44,975
—
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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517 Garden Drive S, Lakeland, FL 33813 (MLS# L4959275) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 517 Garden Drive S is currently listed for $269,900 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 517 Garden Drive S? 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.

