$499,900
About this home
Thoroughly reimagined for contemporary luxury, this meticulously curated 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage offers an exceptional residential experience in the heart of Central Lakeland. Nestled within the highly coveted Kerneywood neighborhood, this location serves as the ultimate gateway to all things Lakeland. Residents will enjoy a prime location blocks away from top rated schools, Florida Southern College, the Common Ground playground, bike paths, and tennis courts, alongside effortless proximity to Lake Hollingsworth, downtown dining, Publix, and the Polk Parkway. Every square foot of this thoughtful renovation speaks to the discerning homeowner, offering complete peace of mind featuring a recently updated primary suite, replaced roof, updated HVAC systems, as well as a full home security system. The exterior has been exceptionally upgraded this year with new paint and durable Hardie board siding along the gables, soffit, and fascia. A special feature of the home is the primary suite which serves as a true sanctuary, boasting a versatile flex space ideal for an in home office, a private sitting area, or a nursery, completed by a dedicated inside laundry suite positioned perfectly off the main bedroom. Practical infrastructural upgrades include natural gas integration and a dedicated exterior generator plug in. Outside, the grounds are an absolute gardener’s paradise, framed by mature landscaping and punctuated by an expansive pavered patio and backyard lounge designed for quiet morning coffee or weekend entertaining. Everyday convenience is further realized through ample guest parking. Capping off this masterfully designed property is an abundance of organization options, featuring incredible interior storage solutions and multiple detached exterior storage structures. Combining classic character with uncompromising modernity, this Kerneywood home is a rare find.
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRL4962288
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 65
- On market date
- May 29, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.17 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 806
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Student:teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
- District
- POLK
Walkability
Blended score for LAKELAND's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 2, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.