The property you are inquiring about is located in Winter Haven, FL in the Skidmore area of Polk County. Nestled on the southeast shores of the Central Florida Chain of Lakes this home captures your heart! The pride of ownership and recent updates carry this waterfront into current effect life. We have four en suites, four full bathrooms and two guest baths, three gathering areas for living and exterior entertaining including recreational room, exterior family room and super sized 31'x27' great room. Volume ceilings throughout, indoor/outdoor fireplaces, outdoor kitchen, a customized rock waterfall overlooking pool and lake, dock, abundance of porch space - and YES! Those sunsets, breathtaking boat rides for dinner or LEGOLAND fireworks! This will complete all the desires of your heart! Home warranty being offered.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.86 acresLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Renee Butler• BROKERS REALTY OF CENTRAL FLOR
Bought with Renee Butler• BROKERS REALTY OF CENTRAL FLOR
Chain of Lakes Beauty on Little Lake Eloise, nicely landscaped with dock and boat lift. This house recently went through a remodeling with Travertine Marble floors in the kitchen and foyer and wood floors in the living room and dining room. The newkitchen features custom cabinets, granite tops, a prep island with sink, under counter ice maker and wine refrigeration. The 31 x 27 living room has a stone faced fireplace and open beamed cedar cathedral ceiling with multiple sets of French Doors leading to the air conditioned 73 foot porch. The 28 x 20 master bedroom also has a fireplace. The other 2 bedrooms each have a private bathroom, plus a guest half bath in the hall. The oversized side entry garage has a 12 x 11 workshop area with counters and cabinets for that do it yourselfer. There is a stairway leading upstairs with room to grow, in case 5045 Sq Ft just isn't enough room. Skidmore is a gated community just minutes from Legoland Florida, several area golf courses and less than an hour to Disney, other Central Florida attractions, the beaches and Orlando International Airport. HOA Fees are $700.00, annually, but are optional for the lakefront homes.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4608959
Jun 13, 2011
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Aug 1, 1984
Sold
$69,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,137 (−7.8%)
$370,000 + $681,267
$1,051,267
2024
$15,331 (+6.2%)
$370,000 + $681,267
$1,051,267
2023
$14,430 (+11.8%)
2022
$12,902 (+1.6%)
2021
$12,697 (+4.0%)
$300,000 + $609,778
$909,778
2020
$12,203 (−3.4%)
$273,000 + $585,688
$858,688
2019
$12,632 (+1.0%)
$260,000 + $558,751
$818,751
2018
$12,502 (+4.3%)
$260,000 + $565,363
$825,363
2017
$11,987 (+37.0%)
$225,000 + $553,906
$778,906
2016
$8,751 (−2.8%)
$225,000 + $553,906
$778,906
2014
$9,005 (+4.5%)
$127,000 + $412,999
$539,999
2013
$8,617 (+49.2%)
2012
$5,777
Tax history for 57 Skidmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,137 (−7.8%)
$370,000 + $681,267
$1,051,267
2024
$15,331 (+6.2%)
$370,000 + $681,267
$1,051,267
2023
$14,430 (+11.8%)
2022
$12,902 (+1.6%)
2021
$12,697 (+4.0%)
$300,000 + $609,778
$909,778
2020
$12,203 (−3.4%)
$273,000 + $585,688
$858,688
2019
$12,632 (+1.0%)
$260,000 + $558,751
$818,751
2018
$12,502 (+4.3%)
$260,000 + $565,363
$825,363
2017
$11,987 (+37.0%)
$225,000 + $553,906
$778,906
2016
$8,751 (−2.8%)
$225,000 + $553,906
$778,906
2014
$9,005 (+4.5%)
$127,000 + $412,999
$539,999
2013
$8,617 (+49.2%)
2012
$5,777
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.86 Acres
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
5,045
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
262910000000042040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
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.
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Other, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Pool Information
Spa Features: Heated
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Pool Sweep
Has Spa
Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake, Lake
Waterfront Feet Total: 280
Water Frontage Feet Lake: 140
Water Frontage Feet Lake Chain: 140
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Lake,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Dock - Wood,Fishing Pier
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 0
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Zoning: UNK
Land Information
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Total Acreage: 1/2 Acre to 1 Acre
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County
Lot Size Acres: 0.86
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,786
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sprinkler Recycled
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: Optional
Location Information
Directions: Travel SE on Snively Ave toward 6th Eloise St. Turn left onto Eloise Loop Rd & right to stay on Eloise Loop Rd. Take the 2nd left to stay on Eloise Loop Rd & 2nd left onto Skidmore Rd. Property will be on the right.
Community Information
Community Features: Deed Restrictions
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,045
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.86 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Polk County
APN: 262910000000042040
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 59
Status Contractual Search Date: 2016-12-08T00:00:00.000
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 179.82
Home Information
Living Area: 5561
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Owner
Building Area Source: Owner
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Pinewood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
3/10
Denison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.21M – $1.46M
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