5518 Old Scott Lake Rd is a 4,947 square foot house on a 0.74 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Lakeland data, we estimate the home's value is $933,868.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$933,868
$28K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 56.4% higher than the average sale price ($597K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,297 (+4.8%)
2024
$6,010 (+4.2%)
2023
$5,766 (+1.3%)
2022
$5,690 (−1.0%)
2021
$5,747 (+1.0%)
2020
$5,691
2019
$5,691 (+1.1%)
2018
$5,627 (+3.3%)
2017
$5,446 (+0.6%)
2016
$5,413 (−0.5%)
2014
$5,440 (−0.7%)
2013
$5,478 (+9.3%)
2012
$5,014
Tax history for 5518 Old Scott Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,297 (+4.8%)
2024
$6,010 (+4.2%)
2023
$5,766 (+1.3%)
2022
$5,690 (−1.0%)
2021
$5,747 (+1.0%)
2020
$5,691
2019
$5,691 (+1.1%)
2018
$5,627 (+3.3%)
2017
$5,446 (+0.6%)
2016
$5,413 (−0.5%)
2014
$5,440 (−0.7%)
2013
$5,478 (+9.3%)
2012
$5,014
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RS
Residential Suburban District
The purpose of the RS district is to provide areas for suburban-density residential development to promote the proper transition of land from rural to urban uses. The RS district permits single-family dwelling units, family care homes, agricultural support uses, and community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 9, 2020 • Final
Re-roof
Reroof the main house.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,947
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,972
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,594
Building Sq. Ft: 7,972
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: COMM AT SW COR OF GOVT LOT 2 RUN N 1475 FT E 15 FT FOR POB RUN N 296.10 FT S 76 DEG 50'36"E 90.70 FT N 253.61 FT M/L TO WATERS OF SCOTT LAKE RUN SELY ALONG WATERS OF SCOTT LAKE (BEARING & DISTANCE OF S73 DEG 36'52"E 112.82 FT FOR CLOSURE) RUN S 262.5 0 FT M/L N 76 DEG 50'36"W 186.36 FT S 277.15 FT W 15 FT TO POB LESS THAT PART LYING WITHIN THE FOLL DESC PARCEL: COMM AT SW COR OF GOVT LOT 2 RUN N 1475 FT E 30 FT N 174.15 FT S 70 DEG 27'47"E 57.63 FT TO POB RUN N 54 DEG 33'40"E 68.87 FT N 92 FT S 7 0 DEG 27'47"E 75 FT RUN S TO PT ON LINE BEARING S 70 DEG 27'47"E FROM POB RUN N 70 DEG 27'47"W 135 FT M/L TO POB & LESS THAT PART LYING WITHIN FOLL DESC PROP: COMM SW COR OF US GOV LOT 2 RUN N 1475 FT E 30 FT N00-27-47W 174.15 FT S70-27-47E
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 886
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 32,104
Legal Lot Number: 2
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.737
Depth Footage: 246
Front Footage: 110
County Use Description: RESID LAKEFRONT
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake Front
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,947
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Polk County
APN: 242918000000013040
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scott Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$888,000 – $1.07M
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