LIVE THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE IN BEAUTIFUL SANDPIPER – Make every moment count, and enjoy carefree living in this immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Pride of ownership abounds in this lovely home, tastefully blending classic quality and contemporary design. Bright and open, this well thought out layout offers a spacious living room featuring high ceilings with accent molding, warm wood laminate flooring and recessed lighting…an ideal space for entertaining! The well-equipped kitchen offers shaker style cabinetry, updated counter tops, a lookout window over the sink, closet pantry, a breakfast bar, all appliances and a sunlit dinette. The owner’s suite is spacious and offers a ceiling fan, sliding door to the Florida room, an ensuite bath and a walk-in closet. The guest bedroom features a ceiling fan and is in close proximity to the hall bath. Plenty of storage here with a linen closet, inside laundry and a 1.5 car garage with automatic door opener and beverage fridge. Enjoy views of the shaded backyard from the Florida room, featuring a ceiling fan and sliding windows. Special highlights include updated interior and exterior paint, laminate flooring, updated sinks and toilets in baths, painted driveway, new counter tops in the kitchen, energy efficient New South windows with a transferable lifetime warranty, roof replaced in 2009 with architectural shingles and A/C replaced in 2014. Best of all, this home is being sold furnished and ready for immediate occupancy. Sandpiper Golf and Country Club is a resort style 55+ community offering 2 community pools, clubhouse, restaurant and lounge, shuffleboard, pickleball, tennis courts, a recreation center, 24 hour security and RV/Boat parking optional (for an additional fee). HOA fees include ground maintenance, security, cable, internet and maintenance of all amenities. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, local eateries, and I-4, central to Tampa and Orlando for a quick commute to all the Florida attractions and beaches! Don’t wait…this one will not last long!
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
4,147 sq ftLot Size
$206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Joy Desmond• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Listed by Gary Desmond• COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Contact: 863-687-2233
Bought with Kelley Blackburn• VOGEL REALTY SERVICES, INC.
Great vacation or retirement home located in Sandpiper's Golf and country club. Many amenities that include the Golf Course and swimming pool. 2BR/2BA with enclosed lanai that is 14x08. over sized 1 car garage. Conveniently located. Roof is approximately 3 years old. Inside laundry.
Public Records
Aug 27, 1997
Sold
$75,000
$64/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 1995
Sold
$81,000
$69/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,379 (−2.6%)
$50,000 + $142,614
$192,614
2024
$3,470 (+181.1%)
$50,000 + $142,614
$192,614
2023
$1,234 (+3.9%)
$50,000 + $147,695
$197,695
2022
$1,187 (+1.6%)
2021
$1,169 (+1.4%)
2020
$1,153 (+1.6%)
2019
$1,135 (+2.1%)
2018
$1,112 (+3.0%)
2017
$1,080 (+1.8%)
2016
$1,061 (+120.6%)
2014
$481 (−1.0%)
$27,500 + $67,637
$95,137
2013
$486 (+4.4%)
2012
$466
Tax history for 701 Cockatoo Loop
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,379 (−2.6%)
$50,000 + $142,614
$192,614
2024
$3,470 (+181.1%)
$50,000 + $142,614
$192,614
2023
$1,234 (+3.9%)
$50,000 + $147,695
$197,695
2022
$1,187 (+1.6%)
2021
$1,169 (+1.4%)
2020
$1,153 (+1.6%)
2019
$1,135 (+2.1%)
2018
$1,112 (+3.0%)
2017
$1,080 (+1.8%)
2016
$1,061 (+120.6%)
2014
$481 (−1.0%)
$27,500 + $67,637
$95,137
2013
$486 (+4.4%)
2012
$466
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,147 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,179
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
242719161361000540
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 20x16
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Attic,Breakfast Room Separate,Florida Room,Formal Living Room Separate
Lot Features: City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 385
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Other Exemptions YN: 0
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 151.52
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,187
Tax Year: 2022
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 1
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Family Financial Information
Total Annual Fees: $1,800
Total Monthly Fees: $150
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Yes
HOA Information
Association Name: Beth Porter
Has HOA
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Fee Requirement: Required
Association Approval Required Y/N: 1
Monthly HOA Amount: 150.00
Association Amenities: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Golf Course, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee: $450
Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Security
School Information
Elementary School: Padgett Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Lake Gibson Middle/Junio
High School: Lake Gibson High
Location Information
Directions: From Socrum Loop N, right on Walt Loop Rd, left on Sandpiper Dr, right on Crane Dr, left on Mallard Dr to Cockatoo Loop, home will be on left.
Community Information
Community Features: Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Golf, Pool, Tennis Courts
Senior Community
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,179
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,147 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Polk County
APN: 242719161361000540
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 863-687-2233
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 7
Status Contractual Search Date: 2023-06-15
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 228.92
Green Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Home Information
Living Area: 1179
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 109.53
Building Area Total: 1631
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Lake Gibson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
2/10
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 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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Estimated sale price
$231,000 – $280,000
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