5261 Waterwood Dr

$3,250
Price
3
Beds
2,237 Sq. Ft.
$17 / Sq. Ft.
2,237
Sq. Ft.
$17
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautiful pool home on 3/4 of an acre (.74) in the small, quiet, sought-after neighborhood of Waterwood in Bartow, FL. This house sits right on the borderline with Highlands (South Lakeland). As you enter this no-outlet community, you are impressed with the majestic trees embellishing the serene surroundings. It's like getting into another dimension on the shores of Lake Hancock. Away from the crowd, yet near the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. This house offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms...Beautiful pool home on 3/4 of an acre (.74) in the small, quiet, sought-after neighborhood of Waterwood in Bartow, FL. This house sits right on the borderline with Highlands (South Lakeland). As you enter this no-outlet community, you are impressed with the majestic trees embellishing the serene surroundings. It's like getting into another dimension on the shores of Lake Hancock. Away from the crowd, yet near the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. This house offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a 2,237 sq ft split floor plan with dedicated office and dining areas. The open concept allows you to entertain family and friends indoors or out. For those cool winter nights (even in Florida), warm yourself with hot cocoa in front of the wood-burning fireplace for picture-perfect memories. The main living space leads to a very welcoming oversized covered lanai and the enclosed refreshing pool. This area is also accessible from the primary bedroom, the main hallway, or the secondary bathroom. You will love the expansive fenced backyard, a paradise for little ones and pets to play safely, with room for storing your RV, boat, ATV, and other toys for grownups. Boat lovers will enjoy having a public ramp to Lake Hancock less than 3 miles away. And when you're in the mood for a different kind of fun, Walt Disney Parks, Universal Parks, and Downtown Tampa are under a 1-hour drive. Ready for the beaches? The Clearwater to St. Pete Beach corridor is under a 90-minute drive. And the award-winning Siesta Key is under a 2-hour drive. Around the Bartow area, you have access to not one but six walking/biking/hiking scenic trails, including the Fort Fraser Trail, which you can walk to from the house. The all-new Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026 and will be located 15 minutes away from home. Here’s how close you are to: Downtown Lakeland 20 minutes; Downtown Bartow 10 minutes; Highlands, South Lakeland 5 minutes; Watson Clinic 5 minutes; Walmart Bartow & Walmart Mulberry 10 minutes each; Publix 5 minutes; FL-570 Polk Parkway 10 minutes. A few minutes away you also have shopping plazas, restaurants, hardware stores, medical facilities, golf courses, Polk State College, and even an executive airport. All between 5-15 minutes. Oh, don’t miss this great opportunity.
  1. Listed by Jorge Claudio • Brokerage DRE #1010395 • CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
    P: (813)-573-0555 C: (813)-573-0555 JClaudioRealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 5261 Waterwood Drive

Subdivision Name
WATERWOOD
Garage Spaces
2
Waterfront
No
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 11:18 AM

Property Details for 5261 Waterwood Drive

StatusActive
MLS #TB8446933
Days on Market31
Rental Incentives-
Available Date12/01/2025
Lease Term12 Months
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Lease / Single Family Residence
Year Built2000
Lot Size0.74 AC / 32,091 SF
CountyPolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC, Jorge Claudio
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Building Information for 5261 Waterwood Drive

Building/Complex5261 Waterwood DrFloor-Stories-Pet Policy-Pet Policy DetailsYesYear Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.74 AC / 32,091 SF

Property Information for 5261 Waterwood Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3388.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: From I-4 take FL-570 Polk Parkway. Take EXIT 10 for US-98 Lakeland/Bartow. Drive South on US-98 towards Bartow for about 4 miles. Turn left onto Boy Scout Ranch Rd/E County Rd 540A. Continue onto Waterwood Dr. The house will be on the RIGHT.
  • Elementary School: Highland City Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bartow Middle
  • High School: Bartow High
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Long Term YN: true
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 5261
  • Street Name: WATERWOOD
  • Street Suffix: DRIVE
  • State: FL
  • City: BARTOW
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Applicant Fee: $50
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
Virtual Tour
Property
Lot Information
  • Parcel Number: 242913282010000350
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Living Area: 2237
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2000
  • New Construction: No
  • Owner Pays: Sewer, Taxes, Trash Collection
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Phone Available, Public, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors
  • Levels: One
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Screen Enclosure
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Security Deposit: $3,250
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Water Purifier
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Parquet
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 7.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 5261 Waterwood Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8446933

$3,250—
Nov 10, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #TB8446933

—
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8446933

$3,250—
Jul 3, 2025

Rented

MFRMLS #TB8388558

$2,950—
Jun 5, 2025

Pending

MFRMLS #TB8388558

—
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8388558

$2,950—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8446933

$3,250
11/10/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MFRMLS #TB8446933

—
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8446933

$3,250
07/03/2025

Rented

MFRMLS #TB8388558

$2,950
06/05/2025

Pending

MFRMLS #TB8388558

—
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #TB8388558

$2,950

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 5261 Waterwood Drive

This home is within Polk.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Highland City Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bartow Elementary Academy
PublicK to 5

Bartow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Union Academy
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

5261 Waterwood Drive is available for rent in Bartow, FL 33830. This property was listed on November 10, 2025 by CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC, it's currently listed at $3,250. It has been on the market for a total of 31 days and was last rented on July 3, 2025. This listing's school district is Polk. Nearby schools include Highland City Elementary School, Bartow Elementary Academy and Bartow Middle School. 5261 Waterwood Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,237 sqft a property built in 2000.

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Listing Courtesy of CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC, Jorge Claudio

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