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
Provided Courtesy of:
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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