
1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL, 33813
Active4 days on marketListed Oct 6, 2026MLS #L4965566
About this home
1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE
Bring your vision and make this spacious South Lakeland home your own! Offering approximately 3,352 square feet of living space, this 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom traditional style home sits on nearly half an acre and provides an impressive amount of space, a flexible floor plan, and plenty of potential for the buyer ready to take on a renovation project. Inside, you'll find a large family room featuring a fireplace and access to the expansive screened porch overlooking the backyard. The generously sized kitchen offers granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances including a built in double oven, abundant cabinetry, and plenty of room for casual dining. The first floor also includes a formal dining room, bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, half bath, and a spacious indoor laundry room. Two staircases provide access to the second floor, where you'll find an oversized bonus room above the garage complete with a wet bar, dormers, skylights, and a vaulted ceiling, offering excellent possibilities for a game room, media room, home office, or additional living space. The spacious primary suite features a sitting area, en suite bathroom with granite countertops and dual undermount sinks, and generous closet space. Two additional upstairs bedrooms offer plenty of room and ample closet storage. Outside, the large screened porch with brick flooring overlooks a sizable backyard with room to create your own outdoor retreat. The home also features an invisible fence surrounding the front and back yard if you are a pet owner! The home is in need of repairs, flooring replacement, updating, and general TLC throughout, making this a great opportunity for an investor, renovator, or buyer looking for a property they can transform to fit their own style. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and the Polk Parkway, this property offers the space, layout, and potential to become something truly special.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,352
Sqft
0.47 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1989
Year built
Two
Levels
$161
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,195 /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:

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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$4,195/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
+23.7%
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$161 vs $196
Days on market
4 vs 67 typical
Where $161/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 Lakeland
Drive times from this address
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LAKELAND 33813 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
38,112
Median age
39.9
Median income
$96,723
Median home value
$330,100
Avg household
2.72
Households w/ children
5,079
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)
240 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 35% above the LAKELAND 33813 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$735,475
1928 VISTA VIEW DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,609 sqft · $204/sqft · 11 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$465,000
1904 VISTA VIEW DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,612 sqft · $178/sqft · 176 DOM
Sold · May ’26$829,900
5560 EMERALD RIDGE BOULEVARD
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,386 sqft · $245/sqft · 101 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
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,195/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $35/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $35 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,981. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lakeland?+
At $540,000, this home is listed about 61% above the Lakeland median of $335,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1976 VISTA VIEW DRIVE?+
Medulla Elementary School (elementary), Southwest Middle School (middle), George W. Jenkins Senior High (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY · Casandra Vann. MLS #L4965566.
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