2003 MERLIN, LAKELAND, FL 33803

$485,000 Was $510,000

Beds: 4

Baths: 2 Full / 1 Half

Sq. Ft.: 2,984 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 2005

Lot Size: 0.16 Acres

Garage: 2

Pool: No

DOM: 44

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: 22d8d828e0cc852c6d0f746ae7142199

Subdivision: SYLVESTER SHORES

County: Polk

HOA Fee: N/A

Year Built: 2005

Construction: Stucco

Foundation: Block, Slab

Roof: Shingle

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water Source: Public

Zoning: RA-1

Tax Amount: $5,315.00 (2023)

Date Sold: Jan 31, 2025

Sold Price: $475,000

Listed On: Nov 22, 2024

Description

Make this Christmas unforgettable by celebrating in your dream home! This move-in-ready two-story stunner has everything you’ve been searching for. With 4 oversized bedrooms featuring XL walk-in closets, 2.5 baths, a cozy loft, and a 2-car garage, there’s room for everyone to enjoy. It has gorgeous hardwood and tile floors, crown molding, and vaulted ceilings. The kitchen boasts real wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bright breakfast nook with bar seating. The first-floor master suite offers a private retreat with a jacuzzi tub, a walk-in shower with dual shower heads, dual vanities, and an enormous walk-in closet. Upstairs, you’ll find three more bedrooms, a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, and a versatile loft. Additional features include a screened-in back patio, low-maintenance fenced yard, modern updates like a 2024 AC with a 10-year warranty, a 2022 roof, and a tankless water heater, plus ample storage throughout. Conveniently located in the charming Sylvester Shores community with no HOA or CDD, this home sits on a corner lot just minutes from great dining, Geneva Classical Academy, Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, Downtown Lakeland and LakeSide Village Outdoor Mall, with easy access to HWY 570 and I-4, making Tampa and Orlando just an hour away. Don’t wait—schedule your private showing today and make this the best holiday season yet!

Exterior Features

Sidewalk

Directions

Take US-98 N/Bartow Rd to Lynncrest Rd 5 min (3.4 mi). Head east on FL-570 E , Use the middle lane to take exit 10 for US-98 toward Lakeland/Bartow, Turn left onto US-98 N/Bartow Rd (signs for Southeastern Univ/Lakeland/Downtown Historic Dist), Continue on Lynncrest Rd. Take Sylvester Rd and John Arthur Way to Merlin Way, Turn left onto Lynncrest Rd, Turn left onto Richmond Rd, Turn right onto Sylvester Rd, Turn left onto Sherwood Park, Turn left onto John Arthur Way, Turn right onto Merlin Way, Destination will be on the left

School Information

Elementary: Philip O’Brien Elementary

Middle: Crystal Lake Middle/Jun

High: Lakeland Senior High

Location

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Listing Information

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LPT REALTY

Listing Agent: Lilly Rives, LLC

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Data last updated: January 26, 2026, 2:06 pm UTC

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