Listing Description
🏡 1068 Sugartree Dr S, Lakeland, FL 33813 Draft Property Overview
✔ Single-Family Pool Home currently not listed for sale
✔ 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • 2,714 sq ft (bedroom count should be verified; some public records show 5 bedrooms)
✔ Approximately 0.33-Acre Lot • 2-Car Garage • Private Pool
✔ Spacious South Lakeland residence located in the established and highly desirable Sugartree neighborhood.
✔ Ideal for families, professionals, or buyers seeking substantial living space, a larger homesite, and private outdoor entertaining.
🌟 Features & Highlights
✔ Expansive 2,714 sq ft floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining.
✔ Four-bedroom configuration per provided property information; some prior marketing lists a fifth bedroom/home office, so verify the final bedroom count.
✔ Three full bathrooms provide excellent convenience for family members and overnight guests.
✔ Large family room featuring vaulted ceilings and French doors opening toward the pool and patio.
✔ Separate living and formal dining areas provide additional entertaining space.
✔ Updated kitchen featuring wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, extensive counter space, and three pantries.
✔ Adjacent breakfast nook overlooks the pool and backyard.
✔ Flexible bedroom or office spaces accommodate working from home, fitness, hobbies, or guests.
✔ Interior laundry room.
✔ Tile and wood flooring.
✔ Walk-in closets, skylights, ceiling fans, and additional storage.
✔ Attached 2-car garage.
🏊 Pool & Outdoor Living
✔ Private gunite swimming pool creates a true Florida indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
✔ Approximately 0.33-acre homesite with roughly 108' × 135' dimensions.
✔ Generous backyard provides room for outdoor dining, grilling, recreation, and entertaining.
✔ French doors connect the family room directly to the outdoor living area.
✔ Fenced yard provides additional privacy and functionality.
✔ Mature landscaping enhances the established residential setting.
📍 Location & Surroundings
✔ Desirable South Lakeland / Lake Miriam area.
✔ Established Sugartree neighborhood characterized by larger homesites and mature landscaping.
✔ Convenient to shopping, restaurants, healthcare, schools, golf, and everyday services.
✔ Easy access to South Florida Avenue, Polk Parkway, and major Lakeland roadways.
✔ Convenient commute to Downtown Lakeland, Bartow, Winter Haven, Plant City, and the I-4 corridor.
⚡ Property & Utilities
✔ Single-family residential property.
✔ Built in 1979.
✔ Block and stucco construction.
✔ Shingle roof.
✔ Central heating and air conditioning.
✔ Energy-efficient windows noted in prior marketing.
✔ Security system.
✔ Inside laundry.
✔ Approximately 14,375 sq ft lot.
🎓 Schools
✔ Carlton Palmore Elementary School nearby.
✔ Lakeland Highlands Middle School nearby.
✔ Lakeland Senior High School nearby.
✔ Verify current attendance boundaries directly with Polk County Public Schools.
💰 Market & Taxes
✔ Currently not listed for sale.
✔ Recent property-tax information indicates approximately $7,322 annually.
📊 Community Snapshot (Sugartree / South Lakeland)
✔ Established South Lakeland residential neighborhood featuring larger homes and generous lots.
✔ Nearby comparable homes generally range from roughly 2,300 to more than 3,000 square feet.
✔ Current nearby automated valuations for similar Sugartree properties generally fall in the mid-$400,000s through upper-$500,000s, depending on size, condition, and amenities.
✔ Pool homes with larger lots remain particularly appealing within the South Lakeland market.
✨ Summary
1068 Sugartree Dr S is a spacious 2,714-square-foot South Lakeland pool home offering 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms according to the provided property information, with prior marketing indicating a possible fifth bedroom or office. The home stands out with its large vaulted family room, granite-and-stainless kitchen, multiple living and dining areas, private gunite pool, fenced backyard, approximately one-third-acre homesite, and attached 2-car garage.
Its combination of substantial interior space, a private pool, a larger lot, established neighborhood character, and a desirable South Lakeland location makes it particularly attractive for families or buyers seeking a traditional Florida home with excellent entertaining space.
🏡 Lakeland Community Overview
Lakeland is one of Central Florida's most established and rapidly growing cities, known for its scenic lakes, attractive neighborhoods, vibrant downtown, and strategic location between Tampa and Orlando.
🏡 Real Estate & Housing
🏠 Single-family homes, executive residences, gated communities, lakefront properties, townhomes, and newer developments.
🌴 South Lakeland is particularly known for established neighborhoods, larger homesites, and mature landscaping.
🌊 Numerous lakes and parks contribute to the area's residential appeal.
💰 Continued population and employment growth support long-term housing demand.
✅ Why People Love Lakeland
✔ Central location between Tampa and Orlando.
✔ Beautiful lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation.
✔ Vibrant downtown with restaurants, shopping, and entertainment.
✔ Strong healthcare, education, logistics, and business sectors.
✔ Attractive housing values compared with many larger Florida metropolitan areas.
🏖️ Lifestyle & Attractions
✔ Bonnet Springs Park.
✔ Lake Hollingsworth.
✔ Lake Mirror and Downtown Lakeland.
✔ Circle B Bar Reserve.
✔ Florida Southern College and its Frank Lloyd Wright architecture.
✔ Numerous golf courses, parks, lakes, and recreational trails.
🚗 Transportation & Accessibility
✔ Convenient access to I-4, Polk Parkway, US-98, and SR-60.
✔ Approximately 35–45 minutes to the Tampa area depending on destination and traffic.
✔ Convenient access to Winter Haven, Bartow, Plant City, and Brandon.
✔ Orlando and its major attractions are accessible via the I-4 corridor.
☀️ Climate & Outdoor Living
✔ Warm Central Florida climate supporting year-round outdoor activities.
✔ Excellent opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, golf, cycling, hiking, and gardening.
✔ Numerous lakes, parks, preserves, and trails support an active outdoor lifestyle.
Lakeland offers an appealing combination of established neighborhoods, housing value, economic growth, outdoor recreation, and Tampa–Orlando accessibility, while 1068 Sugartree Dr S stands out for its substantial floor plan, private pool, larger homesite, and desirable South Lakeland setting.
