David Ramirez
$100,000$169,9002 bd2 ba2,166 sqft$46 /sqft$1,270 /mo all-in ↓

727 FOREST LAKE, LAKELAND,, FL, 33809

Active690 days on marketListed Sep 7, 2024MLS #L4947300

Priced 70% below the LAKELAND, 33809 medianReduced $70KMobile HomeLAKESIDE HILLS ESTATES

About this home

727 FOREST LAKE

Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this triple wide home has over 2100 sq feet of living area. As you step inside, you'll immediately notice the spacious living room and large dining space with beautiful built=in cabinetry, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Enclose back patio with blinds. Kitchen has eating for 2, with 2 pantries. Master bath has a shower, hall bathroom has a tub with shower and closet. Washer and dryer go in the utility room off carport. Community has lots of activities: pool parties, Karaoke, cards, painting, ceramics, dinner dances just to name a few. Location is great for shopping, restaurant, medical facilities and highways. Lakeside Hills Estates is a resident owned and operated 55+ community located 1 mile north of I-4 off highway 98, in central Florida, between Orlando and Tampa. Community is a no rental park. Seller will put new roof funds will be escrowed at closing and roof put on right after closing.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

2

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2,166

Sqft

0.12 ac

Lot size

1976

Year built

One

Levels

$46

Per sqft

Partially55+ communityPets allowed

Inside

FlooringCarpet · Laminate
AppliancesDishwasher · Electric Water Heater · Range · Refrigerator
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Eating Space In Kitchen · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Walk-In Closet(s) · Window Treatments
LaundryElectric Dryer Hookup · Outside · Washer Hookup
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingElectric
FurnishedPartially

Outside & construction

RoofOther
ConstructionOther
FoundationCrawlspace
FacesSouth
ExteriorAwning(s) · Private Mailbox · Sidewalk

Community & fees

HOA fee$292/mo
Taxes (2024)$2,227/yr
PetsCats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
CommunityDock · Fishing · Lake · Public Boat Ramp · Water Access · Association Recreation - Owned · Buyer Approval Required · Clubhouse · Deed Restrictions · Fitness Center · Golf Carts OK · Handicap Modified · Pool · Sidewalks · Special Community Restrictions · Tennis Court(s) · Wheelchair Access

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Phone Available · Public · Street Lights · Underground Utilities
WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.

$1,270 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$589
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$44
Property tax — 2024 actual bill$186
HOA fee — from the listing$292
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $3,500Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $3,500
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$1,270/mo

Principal & interest$589
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$44
Property taxes (actual bill)$186
HOA / condo fee$292
Est. insurance$160

Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Where it sits

Inside Lakeland,

Map of 727 FOREST LAKE

Drive times from this address

Downtown Tampa38 min
Walt Disney World40 min
Tampa Int’l Airport (TPA)49 min
Universal Orlando50 min
Downtown Orlando56 min
Orlando Int’l Airport (MCO)61 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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LAKELAND, 33809 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

30,498

Median age

42.6

Median income

$67,112

Median home value

$248,700

Avg household

2.58

Households w/ children

3,738

For the school run

Polk County School District

ElementaryEdgar L. Padgett Elementary★★★★
MiddleLake Gibson Middle School★★★★
HighLake Gibson Senior High School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Lakeland, market

$180K$180K

Lakeland, median sold, yr/yr

This home is listed 70% below the LAKELAND, 33809 median. See the full Lakeland, market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

CurrentPrice reduced to $100,000 $70K
Sep 7, 2024Listed at $169,900 · 690 days on market since
1976Built · LAKESIDE HILLS ESTATES

Reality check

What actually sold near 727 FOREST LAKE

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

510 CASSANDRA LANESold · Aug ’25

$167,000

510 CASSANDRA LANE · same community

3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · $110/sqft · 2 DOM

1011 ELIZABETH LANESold · Jul ’26

$155,000

1011 ELIZABETH LANE · same community

2 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · $108/sqft · 121 DOM

814 FOREST LAKE DRIVESold · Mar ’26

$120,000

814 FOREST LAKE DRIVE · same community

2 bd · 1 ba · 1,269 sqft · $95/sqft · 311 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

David Ramirez

Your agent

David Ramirez

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 727 FOREST LAKE — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 727 FOREST LAKE — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

727 FOREST LAKE FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 727 FOREST LAKE?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,270/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $292/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

How much are the HOA fees at 727 FOREST LAKE?+

The association fee works out to $292 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.

What are the property taxes on 727 FOREST LAKE?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $2,227. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

Are pets allowed at 727 FOREST LAKE?+

The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.

How does the price compare to other homes in Lakeland,?+

At $100,000, this home is priced right at the Lakeland, median.

Which schools are assigned to 727 FOREST LAKE?+

Edgar L. Padgett Elementary (elementary), Lake Gibson Middle School (middle), Lake Gibson Senior High School (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

Listing courtesy of SUPERIOR PROPERTY MGMT & SALES · Jeri Jackson. MLS #L4947300.

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