696 Caribbean Drive, Lakeland, FL 33803

$280,000
3
BD
2
BA
2,040
SqFt

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Sold Price
$280,000
List Price
$300,000
Status
Sold
Days on Market
392
Closing Date
Oct 10, 2025
MLS#
T3551547
Property Style
Single Family
Year Built
1989
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,040
Lot Size
5,902
Acres
0.14
Total Acreage
0 to less than 1/4
Legal Subdivision Name
Villas By Lake
MLS Area Major
Lakeland

Property Description

FORMER MODEL HOME! Lakefront Living in Lakeland! STORAGE IS ABUNDANT IN THIS HOME! Kitchen Appliances are only 3 years old and oven has Air Fryer/Self Clean features! Wake up every morning to breathtaking views as you enjoy your coffee on the deck overlooking the tranquil lake. This beautiful home offers spacious living areas with a seamless dining and living room combo, perfect for both relaxed living and entertaining. Enjoy this home for years to come with a newer HVAC (2022). The living room features a cozy propane fireplace, setting the perfect ambiance for quiet evenings. Just off the living room, you'll find a versatile bonus flex room—ideal as a hobby area, gym, or home office—the possibilities are endless! The peaceful primary bedroom is a true retreat, complete with a bay window offering stunning water views, multiple closets for ample storage, and a private bath for your comfort. Outdoors, you can unwind on the screened lanai or step out onto the open deck that extends over the water. Whether you're savoring the sunset or casting a line from the dock, this home invites you to relax and embrace the beauty of lakefront living. The community enhances your lifestyle with amenities that include a clubhouse with a gym, room you can rent out for parties, a sparkling pool, shuffleboard, and tennis courts. Plus, the HOA takes care of lawn mowing for you and includes basic cable (and Disney+) and high speed internet, allowing you to enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle. Located in Lakeland, this property is perfectly positioned between Tampa and Orlando, offering endless opportunities for exploration and entertainment, and easy access to the Polk Parkway. Come fall in love with this relaxing view and make it yours today! Property being sold As Is.

Additional Information

Taxes
$4653
Minimum Lease
No Rent
HOA Fee
$945
HOA Payment Schedule
Quarterly
Maintenance Includes
Cable TV, Pool, Internet, Maintenance Grounds
Community Features
Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Property Description
One Story
Interior Layout
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Floor
Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Utilities
Propane, Public
Heating
Central
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Fireplace Description
Wood Burning
Exterior Construction
Block, Brick, Frame
Exterior Features
French Doors
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Pool
Community
Garage Carport
2 Car Garage
Garage Spaces
2
Elementary School
Southwest Elem
Middle School
Southwest Middle School
High School
Kathleen High
Water View
Lake
Water Frontage
Lake Front
Pets
Allowed
Flood Zone Code
X, A
Parcel ID
23-28-36-139032-000010
Legal Description
VILLAS BY-THE-LAKE PB 87 PGS 37 & 38 LOT 1 & INT IN REC AREA & COMMON AREAS

Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN TAMPA. 813-684-9500

Selling Office: HARPER REALTY FL, LLC.

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