PRICE IMPROVEMENT For the love of sunrise and sunset views, Florida waterfront living at 725 Peninsular Dr in Lakeland, Florida can feel like an endless vacation. Welcome to this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage home perfectly positioned on a peninsula street with expansive water views and a tranquil setting. The appeal of natural Florida can be found in the Christina neighborhood where unique homes sit among the mature oak trees, rolling terrain and scenic lake views. Imagine waking up to a breathtaking sunrise over the lake in your backyard every single day. You can feel the gentle lake breeze and hear the sounds of birds singing as you sip your favorite drink from the rocking chair on your screened porch. After taking in the mesmerizing view, you can launch a kayak, a paddleboard or boat with an electric motor from your seawall and private dock to get a closer look at the native wildlife or cast a fishing line in search of the wide mouth bass. Unpaved hiking, mountain bike trails, dog park, skate park, sports fields and golf are all a short drive away. Inside this two story home, the spacious great room features soaring ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace. Triple, pocket sliding glass doors open wide to let the breeze blow in from the screened porch. The galley style kitchen features a bay window with casual dining space for sunset views over the lake across the street at the front of the house. The kitchen’s raised countertop for barstools and great room give you additional space for dining. The downstairs primary bedroom suite provides a relaxing retreat with sunrise lake views, a private bath featuring a soaking tub, separate shower, dual-sink vanity and a generous walk-in closet. A convenient half bath is a few steps down the hall from the great room. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms each with a walk-in closet and door to the shared bathroom which works well for a family or visiting guests. A large laundry room with utility sink, extra storage space and a washer and dryer that stays with the house is located next to the oversized garage. Outside, mature landscaping enhances the home's curb appeal while the irrigation system draws water directly from the lake reducing utility costs. Additional updates to the home include a new HVAC system (2025), exterior repainting (2025), and the home has been re-piped for added peace of mind. Whether you want to be a seasonal or full time resident, this home offers an ideal Florida lifestyle conveniently located near restaurants, grocery and retail shopping, medical, banking, golf, county parks, storage facility with RV parking and more. This home can be your full-time residence or a furnished seasonal getaway that gives you an escape from the snow. Request a showing of this lakefront home today to see the best of Florida living where everyday can feel like a vacation. Lakeland, Florida has been ranked as a fast growing economic hub with strong appeal to business, culture and an active outdoor lifestyle. Centrally located between the Tampa and Orlando International airports, Florida’s east and west coast beaches and Florida’s numerous theme parks, if you have a love for culture and the outdoors, it is time that you give Lakeland a close look.
Christina Woods, located between Florida Avenue S and Lakeland Highlands Road, is a residential and suburban Lakeland Highlands neighborhood with curving cul-de-sacs and mature tree canopy. The neighborhood’s day-to-day energy concentrates around the Florida Ave S & W Pipkin Rd crossroads, where local storefronts and steady commuter traffic set the tempo. Nearby, Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College, Silver Moon Drive-In Theatre, and Born & Bread Bakehouse act as recognizable cultural touchpoints. Streets read as quiet and inward-facing, with single-story homes and screened lanais common. Lakes and pocket parks shape the geography, and the drive toward Lake Hollingsworth frames weekend routines.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Cathedral ceilings
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Living room/dining room combo
Open floorplan
Walk-in closets
Skylights
Window blinds
Inside utility room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Range hood
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Electric water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Electric heating
Heat pump
Central air conditioning
Gas fireplace in living room
Exterior features
Rear screened porch
Sliding glass doors
Lakefront with private access and lake view
Fishing pier access
Seawall (other)
Mature landscaping
Landscaped, level lot
Paved, public-maintained road
Flood zone (flood insurance required)
Home design
Single family residence
Two stories
West-facing
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with 20x23 dimensions
Driveway
Garage door opener
Construction
Block, stucco, vinyl siding, and frame construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Completed condition
Built area approximately 2,720 total; living area approximately 2,002
Active, with contract. Back ups welcomed. Regular resale for this lovely, lakefront home in Woods of Christina. The exterior has been freshly painted (9/2013) on this 3 BR, 2.5 BA home with 2002 sq. ft. and two car garage. Two bedrooms are upstairs with a jack and jill bath. Downstairs has open floor plan. Master bath hosts a garden tub, separate shower, dual sinks, and spacious walk-in closet! Home has amazing views of Lake Clark. out the front and back doors!! Screened porch allows for viewing ofbeautiful sunrises. Small dock for fishing or tying up your small boat. (boat restrictions apply). MUST SEE THIS AMAZING RETREAT!!!
Public Records
Jul 7, 1994
Sold
$39,900
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,377 (+7.6%)
2024
$4,997 (+7.8%)
2023
$4,637 (+15.0%)
2022
$4,032 (+7.7%)
2021
$3,745 (−0.8%)
2020
$3,774 (+1.8%)
$78,000 + $159,954
$237,954
2019
$3,707 (+2.2%)
$74,000 + $165,573
$239,573
2018
$3,626 (+4.6%)
$74,000 + $155,543
$229,543
2017
$3,466 (+7.0%)
$64,000 + $149,119
$213,119
2016
$3,240 (−3.1%)
$64,000 + $149,119
$213,119
2014
$3,345 (+52.9%)
$61,000 + $130,051
$191,051
2013
$2,188 (+21.0%)
2012
$1,808
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6,991 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,002
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,002
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
232924141882000200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RL-1
PUD 71-5
Residential Low-1 District
The purpose of the RL-1 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with larger sized lots, a minimum of 40,000 square feet
Zone overlays
MIXED USE
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Re-roof
Work on a roof.
Roofing
Apr 19, 2018 • Final
Plumbing
Perform plumbing re-piping for a single-family home.
Plumbing
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lakeland, FL • 33813
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
6.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 725 Peninsular Dr
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