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Property Description
A Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Home with a large screened pool and boathouse for under 500K? Yes! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home sits on Lake Conine and has received a first-class renovation from roof to floors. The beautiful lakefront home features a brand new roof, 4-ton A/C, and water heater all installed in 2025. The interior living area features new luxury vinyl plank, new fixtures, new doors, new blinds, and new paint throughout. The living room is spacious and includes a beautiful blue feature wall which separates the living room and kitchen. The kitchen features tons of solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, and brand new stainless appliances. It includes both a breakfast area and a picturesque cutout with a stunning view of the pool area and lakefront! The laundry room is also built into the kitchen area and includes a unique custom built porthole window that provides both natural light and views to the Florida room and beyond. The kitchen flows into a large enclosed porch (Florida room) with tons of potential! It can include a second living room space, dining room, and even space for a game room or office area! The Florida room includes additional cabinets and a bar area with a granite countertop. From the Florida room you can access the screened open porch where you can enjoy views of boats cruising the lake, skiers cutting through the water, and bald eagles, ospreys, and herons scooping up fish! The primary bedroom features an en suite bathroom with jetted tub/shower, new fixtures and a large closet. The 2nd bedroom also includes new fixtures and a large closet. The garage was converted into the 3rd bedroom which is oversized with a very large closet and shiplap feature wall. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with gorgeous subway tile in the showers, ceramic tile floors, new vanities with solid surfaces, and new toilets, fixtures, and exhaust fans. Outside you'll find new paint, new landscaping, new screen in the pool cage, a brand new pool liner, a new multi-color LED pool light, as well as new light and fan fixtures on the back porch. The carport and large outdoor storage closet have been painted with new exterior doors and new metal panels with new gutters. The home includes a carport and also a second driveway to park an extra vehicle or boat. The boathouse, which includes a roll-up door has been repainted and fitted with new lights, a new side door. It's approximately 10x20 feet and has tons of room for all your toys! The property includes its own large dock and a concrete slab along the beach area for launching your own boat. Furnishings available for separate purchase.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1151 Carefree Cove Dr
General
- Price: $465,000
- Taxes: $4,374 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: TB8450979
- Updated: 11/24/2025
- Added to Site: 55 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Furnishings: Furnished
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Kitchen, Inside
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure, Vinyl
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors, Storage
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch, Scre
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 1
- Carport Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
Location
- Area: 33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
- Subdivision: CAREFREE COVE
- Driving Directions: From Lake Alfred Road (Hwy 17) in Water Haven, turn east onto Carefree Cove Dr. Follow Carefree Cove Drive as it turns right and circles toward Lake Conine. 1151 Carefree Cove will be on your right.
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Community Name: 33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water District: LAKE CONINE
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable TV Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Ranch
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Built-Up, Metal, Shingle
- Windows: Blinds, Low-Emissivity Windows
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,734
- Sq. Ft. Source: Owner
- Year Built: 1984
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Boat House
Lot Features
- Property View: Pool, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 13,129
- Lot Size: 13129
- Lot Dimensions: 70 x 196
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Lake - Chain of Lakes
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: LAKE CONINE
- Water Front Desc.: Lake - Chain of Lakes
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,374.76
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: CAREFREE COVE UNIT 2 PB 45 PG 21 LOT 14
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 262808528800000140
- Property ID: 262808528800000140
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Schools
Schools serving 1151 Carefree Cove Dr
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lake Alfred Elementary School 550 East Cummings Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 | PK-5 | 1.9 mi |
Auburndale Senior High School 1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL 33823 | 9-12 | 3.5 mi |
Westwood Middle School, Winter Haven, FL 3520 Avenue J Northwest, Winter Haven, FL 33881 | 6-8 | 3.3 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 1151 Carefree Cove Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Listed
$465,000
138.46%
MLS
3/05/2025
Sold
$195,000
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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 1151 Carefree Cove Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,375
7%
$280,221
6%
2023
$4,073
331%
$264,562
163%
2021
$946
1%
$100,638
-3%
2022
$937
-1%
$103,657
4%
2021
$946
6%
$99,249
2%
2019
$892
2%
$97,018
2%
2017
$874
—
$95,209
2%
2017
$874
6%
$93,251
2%
2016
$828
-2%
$91,333
1%
2015
$848
163%
$90,698
1%
2014
$322
-61%
$89,978
2%
2013
$836
—
$88,648
—
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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1151 Carefree Cove Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881 (MLS# TB8450979) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1151 Carefree Cove Drive is currently listed for $465,000 and was received on November 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 1151 Carefree Cove Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Winter Haven? You can browse all Winter Haven real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

