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Active · Single Family

5136 SHEPARD LANE

POLK CITY, FL 33868

Beds
3 beds
Baths
2 baths
Area
1,344 sqft
Single FamilyBuilt 198143,499 sqft lot1-car garageCentralCentral Air$179/sqft12 days on market

About this home

Remodeled in 2017, this wonderful home on a peaceful 1-acre lot is ready for its new owners. The inviting living room welcomes you inside and flows into the kitchen, featuring a spacious dining area, durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, an additional pantry room, and a sink overlooking the screened porch and beautiful backyard. The home is laid out in a split plan, and the spacious primary suite offers a generously sized bathroom and a pass-through closet, creating a comfortable owner's retreat. The other two bedrooms are well-sized and are complemented by a large laundry room and guest bath. Step outside to the spacious screened porch, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind in the evenings while taking in the peaceful country setting. Beyond the porch, you'll find multiple large, beautifully designed paver patio spaces, creating the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, relaxing, or gathering around a fire pit. Another standout feature is the large rebuilt garage, offering exceptional space for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or a workshop. The fully fenced 1-acre property offers endless possibilities with two garden areas, a storage shed, and an abundance of fruit trees, including banana, grapefruit, lemon, lime, peach, avocado, and persimmon, along with aloe plants. Whether you enjoy gardening, need space for pets, or want room for RV or boat parking, this property has it all. Additional updates include roof (2017), windows (2017/2018), water heater (2017), dishwasher (2019), a new A/C system (2023), a newer well pump (approximately 1–2 years old), a water softener, and rain gutters. Conveniently located in Polk County with easy access to both Lakeland and Orlando, this property offers the best of country living without sacrificing convenience. Beautifully updated, meticulously maintained, and ready for its next owner, this is a home you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,344 sqft
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Exterior & lot

Lot size
43,499 sqft (1 ac)
Roof
Shingle
Construction
Frame
Exterior
Rain Gutters

Parking

Garage
1 space
Carport
3 spaces

Financial

Annual tax
$975 (2025)
Price / sqft
$179/sqft

Utilities

Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Electricity Connected

Property

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1981
Subdivision
ACREAGE
County
Polk

Assigned schools

Elementary
Polk City Elem
Middle
Stambaugh Middle
High
Tenoroc Senior

Listing

Status
Active
Days on market
Today
MLS #
MFR801936883
Source
Stellar MLS

Listed by Stacy Wilson · EXIT GLOBAL REALTY

Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Estimate your monthly cost

PITI + HOA
Estimated monthly payment$1,295/mo
Principal & interest
$1,214/mo
Property tax
$81/mo
Home insurance
Left out until you enter a quote

Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.

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Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

DateEventPriceChange
Aug 6, 2026Listed$240,000

Neighbourhood

The schools below come from the MLS record for this home. Walking, transit and cycling figures for POLK CITY, FL are not connected yet, so this page does not show them.

Elementary school
Polk City Elem
Assigned school from the MLS record
Middle school
Stambaugh Middle
Assigned school from the MLS record
High school
Tenoroc Senior
Assigned school from the MLS record

Location

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