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6845 SHIMMERING DRIVE, Lakeland, FL, 33813

3beds
2baths
1,802sqft
$339,900
$189price/sqft
$2,507/moest. monthly cost
$100,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in the gated community of Twin Lakes in South Lakeland, this custom-built home, lovingly maintained and lived in by the original owner offers 3-bedroom, 2-bath home and 1,788 square feet of comfortable living space with a desirable split floor plan. This home shows exceptionally clean and features no carpet throughout, with updated ceramic tile flooring installed in 2021. The kitchen was remodeled in 2019 and offers ample cabinet space, granite countertops, and an eat-in breakfast bar—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite includes a beautifully remodeled bathroom (2018) with a large, luxurious walk-in shower. Additional updates include a 2017 roof and a 2023 HVAC system, providing peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy relaxing on the screened back porch, ideal for Florida living. This move-in ready home combines thoughtful updates, functionality, and a prime location in a sought-after gated community.

Getting Around

42
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
41
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2004

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Block,Stucco

Other

  • Builder name: Tyler Homes

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Florida
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Electric Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Inside,Laundry Room,Washer Hookup

Balcony Porch Lanai

  • Level: First
  • Area: 160
  • Dimensions: 20x8

Bedroom2

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: First
  • Area: 121
  • Dimensions: 11x11

Bedroom3

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: First
  • Area: 121
  • Dimensions: 11x11

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 300.8
  • Dimensions: 18.8x16

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),High Ceilings,Primary Bedroom Main Floor,Solid Surface Counters,Split Bedroom,Stone Counters,Thermostat,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Door features: Sliding Doors
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,423
  • Total interior livable area: 1,802 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 130.2
  • Dimensions: 9.3x14

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 245.64
  • Dimensions: 13.8x17.8

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: First
  • Area: 238.52
  • Dimensions: 13.4x17.8

Utility Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 38
  • Dimensions: 7.6x5

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features

Details

  • Parcel number: 232924141892000480
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Porch,Rear Porch,Screened
  • Exterior features: Irrigation System,Private Mailbox,Rain Gutters,Sidewalk

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,660 sqft
  • Features: In County,Landscaped,Sidewalk

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Driveway,Garage Door Opener
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Hurricane

FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk County and Florida

Coastal Storm
Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,718$20,616
Home Insurance *$319$3,828
Property Taxes $273$3,276
Electricity $197$2,366
Total$2,507$30,084
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$85,954/yr
40% on housing$75,210/yr
45% on housing$66,853/yr

Florida FAIR Plan Programs

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation [Florida]

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,321,953Commercial: 13,564
Total Premiums$4.60B
Total Exposure$385.82B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$189This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 33813$176
Polk County$134

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 33813$205
Polk County$179

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17Pending sale$339,900
2026-07-20Price change$339,900
2026-05-15Listed for sale$342,500
2026-04-24Listing removed$347,000
2026-03-13Price change$347,000
2026-01-13Price change$349,000
2025-09-12Listed for sale$357,000
2024-07-11Listing removed$375,000
2024-04-03Price change$375,000
2024-02-10Listed for sale$389,000
2003-10-28Sold$25,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentLaura Slocumb
BrokerageREMAX EXPERTS

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