228 HILLCREST DRIVE, DUNDEE, FL, 33838
Active57 days on marketListed May 27, 2026MLS #P4938818
About this home
228 HILLCREST DRIVE
Beautiful 4BR/2BA pet friendly home for rent in Estates of Vista del Lago, Dundee. This spacious property offers an open living area, bright kitchen, private primary suite with walk in closet, and three additional bedrooms. Enjoy a large backyard, two car garage, & living just minutes from US 27, shopping, and local schools. Pets welcome! Some breed restrictions apply—please ask for details. Move in ready and perfect for comfortable Florida living.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,928
Sqft
0.15 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2022
Year built
One
Levels
$1
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$175 /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
$175/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Vista Del Lago, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$1,999/mo median
Live Dundee rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Vista Del Lago
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Vista Del Lago is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
DUNDEE 33838 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
5,431
Median age
32.6
Median income
$44,514
Median home value
$230,100
Avg household
2.93
Households w/ children
740
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Dundee market
$315K → $310K
Dundee median sold, yr/yr
98.6%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Dundee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the DUNDEE 33838 median. See the full Dundee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
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 228 HILLCREST DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 228 HILLCREST DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
228 HILLCREST DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 228 HILLCREST DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $175/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Can 228 HILLCREST DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Vista Del Lago, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 228 HILLCREST DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Monthly Pet Fee, Pet Deposit, Size Limit. 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 Dundee?+
At $2,075, this home is listed about 99% below the Dundee median of $299,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 228 HILLCREST DRIVE?+
Sandhill Elementary School (elementary), Haines City Senior High School (high), Shelley S. Boone Middle School (middle) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the DUNDEE 33838 market on paper
$2,075 is 99% below the DUNDEE 33838 median of $265,000, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Dundee average of $169.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Vista Del Lago is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $2,150, now $2,075 — a $75 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Listing courtesy of GARRISON PROPERTY SERVICES LLC · Raven Mundy. MLS #P4938818.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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