5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL, 33809
Active79 days on marketListed Jul 23, 2026MLS #L4963711
About this home
5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE
Price reduction! Welcome home to this beautifully updated, move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence, solidly built and perfectly situated on a fully fenced 0.25-acre lot. This property offers both comfort and functionality, featuring a covered carport for parking and a 16x10 workshop complete with electric and a built-in workbench—ideal for hobbies, storage, or projects. Thoughtfully maintained and extensively updated, this home showcases numerous improvements completed during the current ownership, including a roof (2021), AC/heat pump (2015), and water heater (2018). In May 2026, additional professional upgrades were completed, including new bathroom vanities and hardware, updated plumbing and electrical components, and new ceiling fans throughout. The interior and exterior were freshly and professionally painted in June 2026, including all doors and trim, creating a clean, modern feel. Inside, you’ll find all-new luxury vinyl flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, with durable tile flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms. The eat-in kitchen offers a cozy dining space and comes fully equipped with a range, microwave, washer, and a brand-new refrigerator (2026). Conveniently located near North Lakeland employment hubs, including warehousing and medical facilities, as well as Shopping Malls, dining, and everyday conveniences. Enjoy quick access to the Lake Gibson boat ramp for outdoor recreation or playgrounds & sporting events at Lake Parker Park. Tiger town Stadium is also close by to enjoy the Detroit Tigers Spring Training schedules and easy connectivity to I-4 for seamless travel to Clearwater, Tampa or Orlando, where you’ll find world-class entertainment, parks, and beaches. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of updates, location, and value. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,025
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
1962
Year built
Two
Levels
$236
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,775 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,775/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+8.3%
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$236 vs $194
Days on market
79 vs 67 typical
Where $236/sqft sits among the 400 Lakeland actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Gibsonia
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Lakeland. See the full Lakeland guide →
Gibsonia — neighborhood snapshot
Population
4,638
Median age
39
Median income
$68,792
Median home value
$269,302
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
651
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lakeland market
$316K → $322K
Lakeland median sold, yr/yr
97.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
239 of 400
Lakeland actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lakeland, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 20% below the LAKELAND 33809 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’26$55,000
1007 CASSANDRA LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,081 sqft · $51/sqft · 67 DOM
Sold · Sep ’26$81,000
1007 FOREST LAKE DRIVE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · $73/sqft · 498 DOM
Sold · May ’26$184,000
4925 FOXWOOD LAKE DR
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · $167/sqft · 13 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Elizabeth Elliott
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,775/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $995. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lakeland?+
At $242,000, this home is listed about 28% below the Lakeland median of $335,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5810 DRIFTWOOD DRIVE?+
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary (elementary), Lake Gibson Middle School (middle), Lake Gibson Senior High School (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the LAKELAND 33809 market on paper
$242,000 is 20% below the LAKELAND 33809 median of $304,000.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $245,000, now $242,000 — a $3K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY · Danielle Buurma. MLS #L4963711.
IDX information 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. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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