5136 SHEPARD LANE
POLK CITY, FL 33868
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- 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.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Listed | $240,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Location
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