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Lakeland, FL 33811
- 4Beds
- 4.00Total Baths
- 3 Full, 1 HalfBaths
- 4,240SqFt
- 1990Year Built
- 1.67Acres
- MLS# L4961944
- Residential
- SingleFamilyResidence
- Active
- Approx Time on Market13 days
- Area33811 - Lakeland
- CountyPolk
- Subdivision Forestwood
Overview
Welcome to your private slice of paradise in the heart of South Lakeland! This large 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, South Lakeland home comes with a den and a flex room that can be used as an extra bedroom, office or mutli-functional space. The home is nestled on an expansive 1.67-acre lot in a beautifully well maintained neighborhood with NO HOA. The home also comes with a detached 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment or in-law suite with it's own private entrance. This custom-built property offers the perfect blend of space, privacy, functionality, and income-producing potential.The main home features over 3,500 square feet of living space with an inviting open layout, oversized rooms, and soaring vaulted ceilings that create a bright and spacious atmosphere throughout. The large great room flows seamlessly into the custom kitchen complete with neutral granite countertops, an extended breakfast bar, spacious island, gas range, built-in oven, and two oversized pantries featuring custom built-in organizers and pull-out drawers.The spacious primary suite offers beautiful cherry wood flooring, a en-suite bath with raised cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a large walk-in shower, and a walk-in closet with built-in organizers. One of the guest bedrooms includes its own private half bath, while the dedicated home office features a private space with French doors that will allow you to work from home without any interruptions. There is also a versatile bonus room ideal for a gym, media room, playroom, or additional flex space.Step outside and enjoy the peaceful outdoor living areas including a screened deck with hot tub and an additional screened patio overlooking the expansive property. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, and business owners will appreciate the incredible garage and storage capacity including a 2-car attached garage, massive 4-car detached workshop with electric, workbenches, and loft storage, plus an additional 3-car carport.One of the standout features of this property is the detached 1-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance and separate A/C system. Complete with a living room, spacious kitchen, dinette area, bedroom, and full bath, this space offers excellent income-producing potential, multigenerational living options, guest accommodations, or a private home office setup.Opportunities like this are rare in Lakeland offering acreage, privacy, a spacious custom home, incredible storage and workshop space, and an income-producing detached apartment all in one exceptional property.
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Bathroom Info
Total Baths: 4.00
Fullbaths: 3
Building Info
Window Features: Blinds, WindowTreatments
Roof: Shingle
Building Area Source: PublicRecords
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Style: Other
Patio: RearPorch, Patio, Screened
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $799,000
Disclosures: CovenantsRestrictionsDisclosure
Fencing: ChainLink, Vinyl
Garage / Parking
Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Garage, GarageDoorOpener, Oversized, GarageFacesRear, GarageFacesSide, WorkshopInGarage
Attached Garage: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: Yes
Car Ports: 2
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace Desc: FamilyRoom, WoodBurning
Fireplace: Yes
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Levels: One
Spa: Yes
Laundry Features: Inside
Interior Features: CeilingFans, CathedralCeilings, EatInKitchen, HighCeilings, StoneCounters, VaultedCeilings, WalkInClosets, WindowTreatments, SeparateFormalDiningRoom
Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dishwasher, GasWaterHeater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Spa Features: AboveGround, Heated, Sauna
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: Ewell Road to south on Forestwood Drive West , home on left.
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.67
Lot Sqft: 72,600
Est Lotsize: 242.0X300.0
Vegetation: PartiallyWooded
Lot Desc: OutsideCityLimits, OversizedLot, Landscaped
Misc
Other
Other Structures: GuestHouse, Workshop, GarageApartment
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SecuritySystemOwned, SmokeDetectors
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 21
Class Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Property Condition: NewConstruction
Construction Materials: Brick, VinylSiding, WoodFrame
Stories: 1
Foundation: Slab
Human Modified: Yes
Room Info
Total Rooms: 10
Sqft Info
Sqft: 4,240
Bulding Area Sqft: 5,120
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Living Area Source: PublicRecords
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,025
Tax Lot: 50
Tax Legal Description: FORESTWOOD SUBDIVISION PB 82 PGS 25/27 LOTS 50 & 51
Tax Annual Amount: 808.05
Tax Book Number: 0082/0025
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Heating: Central
Water Source: Public
Sewer: SepticTank
Cool System: CentralAir, CeilingFans
Cooling: Yes
Heating: Yes
Utilities: CableAvailable, ElectricityConnected, WaterConnected
Waterfront / Water
Directions
Ewell Road to south on Forestwood Drive West , home on left.This listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty
If you have any questions on 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida, please call David Shippey at 863-521-4517.
MLS# L4961944 located at 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is brought to you by David Shippey REALTOR®
6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida has 4 Beds, 3 Full Bath, and 1 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is L4961944.
The price for 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is $799,000.
The status of 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida is Forestwood.
The home located at 6230 Forestwood Drive, Lakeland, Florida was built in 2026.
MLS# L4958362
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