5521 Emerald Ridge Blvd

3,068 Sq. Ft.
$223 / Sq. Ft.
3,068
Sq. Ft.
$223
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rarely available concrete block home with over 3,000 SF of A/C living in HIGHLY sought after Emerald Ridge. Emerald Ridge is a quaint gated community of just 72 single-family homes located in the heart of Lakeland, complete with a community pool. The home features a spacious split floor plan on a .45 acre lot on a Cul-De-Sac Street. The interior of the house presents four bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, three separate living spaces, a dining room, & an open-concept kitchen. The backyard showcases a renovated...Rarely available concrete block home with over 3,000 SF of A/C living in HIGHLY sought after Emerald Ridge. Emerald Ridge is a quaint gated community of just 72 single-family homes located in the heart of Lakeland, complete with a community pool. The home features a spacious split floor plan on a .45 acre lot on a Cul-De-Sac Street. The interior of the house presents four bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, three separate living spaces, a dining room, & an open-concept kitchen. The backyard showcases a renovated pool & spa, with plenty of room for outdoor dining & seating in the larger covered patio.
  1. Listed by Joseph P Schlitt • Douglas Elliman Florida LLC • 772-360-6824
  2. Listed by Joseph Francis O'Neill • Douglas Elliman Florida LLC

Property Details for 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

Subdivision Name
Other
Architectural Style
OneStory
Waterfront
No
Waterfront Features
None
View
Pool
Furnished
Negotiable
Pets Allowed
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 01:03 PM

Property Details for 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

StatusActive
MLS #287939
Days on Market342
Taxes-
HOA Fees$58 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1995
Lot Size-
CountyPolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Florida LLC, Joseph P Schlitt; Douglas Elliman Florida LLC, Joseph Francis O'Neill
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Building Information for 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

Stories1Year Built1995Building Size-Lot Size-

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$3,788 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,449

Property Taxes

$281

HOA Dues

$58

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Property Information for 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Other, Pool
  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Directions: From County Road 540A, head North on Lake & Highlands Road and turn West onto Lake Seward Drive to the community entrance.
  • Postal City: Lakeland
  • Zoning: ,
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: ThreeCarGarage, ThreeOrMoreSpaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Amenities: DuesPaidAnnually
  • Association Fee: $58.00
  • Association Fee Includes: CommonAreas
  • Association Name: Emerald Ridge Property
  • Tax Legal Description: EMERALD RIDGE PB 94 PG 34 - Lot 44
  • Tax Lot: 44
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: QuarterToHalfAcreLot
  • Lot Size Dimensions: .45 acres
  • Lot Size Range: 1/4 to 1/2 Acre
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Living Area: 3,068.00
  • Living Area Range Source: Appraiser
  • Parcel Number: 24-29-17-285356-000440
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete
  • Development Name: OTHER
  • Human Modified: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Property Type: Residential
Utilities
  • Cooling: CentralAir
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: SepticTank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Pool Features: FreeForm, Other, Pool, ScreenEnclosure, Community
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Yes
  • Window Features: SingleHung
Interior Features
  • Appliances: BuiltInOven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, HighCeilings, JettedTub, SplitBedrooms, VaultedCeilings
  • Laundry Features: InUnit
  • Levels: One
  • Rooms Total: 7
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type 1: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 1: 14X13
Room 2
  • Room Type 2: Kitchen
  • Room Dimensions 2: 14x14
Room 3
  • Room Type 3: FamilyRoom
  • Room Dimensions 3: 23x12
Room 4
  • Room Type 4: LivingRoom
  • Room Dimensions 4: 18x16
Room 5
  • Room Type 5: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 5: 12x12
Room 6
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 6: 12x13
Room 7
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Dimensions 7: 17X14
MultiFamily
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Location: 1
Rental Information
Rent Information
  • Restrictions: OtherRestrictions

Property History for 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 5, 2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #J989038

$685,000—
Oct 28, 2025

Price Change

RAIRCMLS #287939

$685,000—
Jul 7, 2025

Price Change

RAIRCMLS #287939

$699,000—
May 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #J989038

$725,000—
May 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

RAIRCMLS #287939

$725,000—
Jul 17, 2004

Sold

MFRMLS #L4554872

$350,000—
Jul 16, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #141691324

$350,000—
Jun 19, 2004

Pending

MFRMLS #L4554872

—
May 7, 2004

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #L4554872

$357,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/05/2025

Price Change

MFRMLS #J989038

$685,000
10/28/2025

Price Change

RAIRCMLS #287939

$685,000
07/07/2025

Price Change

RAIRCMLS #287939

$699,000
05/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #J989038

$725,000
05/09/2025

Listed (Active)

RAIRCMLS #287939

$725,000
07/17/2004

Sold

MFRMLS #L4554872

$350,000
07/16/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #141691324

$350,000
06/19/2004

Pending

MFRMLS #L4554872

—
05/07/2004

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #L4554872

$357,900

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Public Records for 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,368 ($281 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,068 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,068 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,798 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995CountyPOLKAPN242917285356000440

Schools near 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard

This home is within Polk.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Combee Academy of Design and Engineering
PublicPK to 5

Winston Academy of Engineering
PublicPK to 5

Valleyview Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
PublicPK to 8

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5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard is a single family home for sale in Lakeland, FL 33813. This property was listed for sale on May 9, 2025 by Douglas Elliman Florida LLC, it's currently listed at $685,000. It has been on the market for a total of 342 days and was last sold on July 17, 2004. This listing's school district is Polk. Nearby schools include Combee Academy of Design and Engineering, Winston Academy of Engineering and Valleyview Elementary School. 5521 Emerald Ridge Boulevard is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 3,068 sqft single family home built in 1995.

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Listing Courtesy of Douglas Elliman Florida LLC, Joseph P Schlitt; Douglas Elliman Florida LLC, Joseph Francis O'Neill

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