5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP, LAKELAND, FL, 33810
Active175 days on marketListed Jan 31, 2026MLS #L4959069
About this home
5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Short Sale. CONVENTIONAL OR CASH Only. LISTED AT BANK APPROVED PRICE. BEING SOLD AS-IS. SUB-FLOOR NEEDS REPAIRS. Your country canvas awaits in Lakeland! Imagine starting each day watching the sunrise from your spacious front deck, coffee in hand, and ending it with peaceful sunset views across your own 0.6-acre slice of Florida paradise. This welcoming 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home offers 1,215 sq ft of comfortable living space, but the real magic is what you can create here. Perfect for homesteading dreams where you can bring your chickens, goats, horses, or start that farm you've been planning. Garden enthusiasts will love the endless space for raised beds, fruit trees, or a full-scale food forest. DIY visionaries can move in comfortably now, then refresh the kitchen and bathrooms on your own timeline and budget. Enjoy country tranquility with Lakeland's conveniences just minutes away. The expansive lot gives you room to add a workshop, barn, carport, or whatever supports your lifestyle. This isn't just a house, it's a foundation for the life you want to build. PLEASE NOTE: This is a SHORT SALE, which means we'll work together through the bank approval process. I'm here to guide you every step of the way and help you understand what to expect. Ready to explore whether this property fits your vision? Let's talk about your goals and see if this could be your next chapter.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,215
Sqft
0.6 ac
Lot size
1998
Year built
One
Levels
$183
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,740 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,740/mo
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.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−3.9%
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$183 vs $196
Days on market
175 vs 33 typical
Where $183/sqft sits among the 400 Lakeland actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Weston Chase
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Lakeland. See the full Lakeland guide →
Weston Chase — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,554
Median age
35
Median income
$74,438
Median home value
$196,600
Avg household
4
Households w/ children
275
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lakeland market
$318K → $320K
Lakeland median sold, yr/yr
97.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
194 of 400
Lakeland actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lakeland, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 35% below the LAKELAND 33810 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$225,000
7232 DOVE MEADOW TRAIL · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · $185/sqft · 209 DOM
Sold · May ’26$239,900
6932 DOVE CROSS LOOP · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · $192/sqft · 147 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$233,000
5138 ROCK DOVE TRAIL · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · $187/sqft · 82 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.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,740/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $2,098. 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 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP?+
The listing reports pets: 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 $222,000, this home is listed about 35% below the Lakeland median of $340,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5268 ROCK DOVE LOOP?+
Kathleen Middle School (middle), Kathleen Elementary School (elementary), Kathleen Senior High School (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of SUNSET LIVING REALTY · Tonya Lockamy. MLS #L4959069.
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