MOTIVATED SELLER! This beautiful home is located in the gated community of Skidmore on the Winter Haven Chain of lakes! There are no HOA Fees! This is a 5 bedroom 5 full bathroom and 2 half baths, and almost 5000 sq ft of living space, over sized 2 car garage with extra storage and work space. Large pool with spa and pool bathroom. Beautiful view of Lake Eloise from the large back screened in porch and second bedroom balconies. Plenty of room to add a boat dock. This a great home for large or growing family.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.74 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Brian Cox• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Bought with Amber Rutherford• KELLER WILLIAMS TAMPA PROPERTIES
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4909204
Redfin Estimate
$1,065,145
$280K since sold in April 2022$17K since October
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This home's estimate is 54.6% higher than the average sale price ($689K) of 6 comparable homes.
MOTIVATED SELLER! This beautiful home is located in the gated community of Skidmore on the Winter Haven Chain of lakes! There are no HOA Fees! This is a 5 bedroom 5 full bathroom and 2 half baths, and almost 5000 sq ft of living space, over sized 2 car garage with extra storage and work space. Large pool with spa and pool bathroom. Beautiful view of Lake Eloise from the large back screened in porch and second bedroom balconies. Plenty of room to add a boat dock. This a great home for large or growing family.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4716385
Aug 31, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 31, 2018
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4901833
Aug 6, 2018
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,250 (+3.5%)
2024
$12,801 (+2.7%)
2023
$12,463 (+47.3%)
2022
$8,459 (+0.8%)
2021
$8,389 (+28.2%)
$333,326 + $251,956
$585,282
2020
$6,545
$303,152 + $253,522
$556,674
2019
$6,540 (+1.2%)
2018
$6,464 (+2.5%)
2017
$6,305 (+0.5%)
2016
$6,272 (−0.9%)
2014
$6,327 (−6.3%)
2013
$6,751 (+7.9%)
2012
$6,258
Tax history for 5 Skidmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,250 (+3.5%)
2024
$12,801 (+2.7%)
2023
$12,463 (+47.3%)
2022
$8,459 (+0.8%)
2021
$8,389 (+28.2%)
$333,326 + $251,956
$585,282
2020
$6,545
$303,152 + $253,522
$556,674
2019
$6,540 (+1.2%)
2018
$6,464 (+2.5%)
2017
$6,305 (+0.5%)
2016
$6,272 (−0.9%)
2014
$6,327 (−6.3%)
2013
$6,751 (+7.9%)
2012
$6,258
*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
RL-2
Residential Low-2 District
The purpose of the RL-2 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with smaller lots than the RL-1 districts, a minimum of 15,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Re-roof
Perform a residential reroofing project using shingles.
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
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Hip Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Pool Information
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,396
Gross Sq. Ft: 7,110
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,806
Building Sq. Ft: 7,110
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: BEG 1243.6 FT N & 45 FT W OF SE COR GOVT LOT 3 RUN S 88 DEG W 140.05 FT S 87 DEG 57 MIN W 140.08 FT N 87 DEG 43 MIN W 140.03 FT FOR POB RUN N 76 DEG 34 MIN W 143.95 FT N 205 FT M/L TO LK ELY ALONG LK 140 FT M/L S 263 FT M/L TO POB
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 650
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 32,086
Legal Lot Number: 3
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LAKE REGION
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LAKE REGION
Acres: 0.7366
Depth Footage: 237
Front Footage: 142
County Use Description: RESID LAKEFRONT
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake Front
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LAKE REGION
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,396
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: Polk County
APN: 262910000000041050
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pinewood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Denison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
3/10
Lake Region High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
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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
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Winter Haven, FL • 33884
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 6.6 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.01M – $1.23M
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