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5530 Driftwood Drive

LAKELAND, FL 33809

3 beds
2 baths
2,224 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$370 per sqft
1971 build
– on site

Lakefront living at its finest! This phenomenal home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 additional bonus rooms currently used as the office and a window-lined “Florida” room. Sitting on over half an acre, with unrestricted views of the beautiful Lake Gibson in North Lakeland, it comes fully equipped with a private dock with covered boat slip and electric boat lift. This updated home has been meticulously maintained with a new roof installed in September of 2024, updated double pane windows, and new plumbing and electrical systems redone. This open concept home offers gorgeous views from nearly every living space blending the perfect combination of flow and functionality. The large living space includes a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-in shelving. The spacious kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, gorgeous wood cabinetry and room for an eat-in kitchen in addition to the dining room space. It also has a separate dry bar area perfect for entertaining. The Florida room is complete with 3 sets of double French doors, and 33 feet of window-lined lakefront views. The French doors give you the flexibility to extend the main living space, or close off the room to be a dedicated bonus room. This room overlooks a large covered back porch. The private office space also has lake views and French doors leading to the back porch. The back porch overlooks a large manicured backyard with mature landscaping that’s equipped with an irrigation system that pumps water from the lake.The primary bedroom boasts gorgeous lake views through the French doors leading to a private patio area, and an en-suite bathroom with separate soaker tub, and walk-in shower, as well as 2 spacious closets.This home is located in North Lakeland with access to shops and dining, and convenient proximity to I-4.This home is positioned so perfectly, you won’t know where to sit to watch the sun set over the lake each day. Schedule your private showing today.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 17, 2025 •

MLS# L4952363 —

The Building

Year Built:

1971
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

One
Stories Total:

1
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Building Area Total:

3232
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Dry Bar
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2224
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

Driving N on scrum loop turn left on daughtery then left onto lake Gibson ln then right on driftwood
Latitude:

28.114722
Longitude:

-81.960941
Coordinates:

-81.960941, 28.114722

The Property

Parcel Number:

232724008800001070
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres:

0.54
Lot Size Area:

23505
Lot Size SqFt:

23505
Lot Size Dimensions:

100 x 200
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/2 to less than 1
Zoning:

R-1
Direction Faces:

North
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Other
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

X-AE
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

7
Tax Block:

A
Tax Legal Description:

GIBSON PARK PB 40 PG 8 BLK A LOT 7
Tax Book Number:

40-8
Tax Annual Amount:

$2,292.24

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/L4952363
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

GIBSON PARK
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

Lake
Waterview:

true
Water Access:

Lake
Water Access:

true
Water Extras:

Boat Ramp - Private
Waterfront:

true
Waterfront Features:

Lake Front
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$824,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,417
Taxes	$191
Insurance	$226
Utilities	$180 See report
Total	$5,014/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/14/25 May 14, 2025	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$824,900	-2.5%
4/22/25 Apr 22, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$845,999
1/16/25 Jan 16, 2025	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS

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This house located in Gibsonia, FL 33809 is currently for sale for $824,900. 5530 Driftwood Drive is a 2,224 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 30 days. 5530 Driftwood Drive is in the Gibsonia neighborhood of LAKELAND and has a WalkScore® of 8, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Rochelle School Of The Arts, Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School, Lake Gibson Senior High School, Lawton Chiles Middle Academy, Combee Academy Of Design And Engineering, Winston Academy Of Engineering, Lincoln Avenue Academy, Lake Gibson Middle School, and Rosabelle W. Blake Academy.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.