Front of House - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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Kitchen - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Kitchen - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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Dining Room - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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Foyer - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Foyer - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Primary Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Primary Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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Primary Bathroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Primary Bathroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Primary Bathroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Guest Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Guest Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Guest Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Guest Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Guest Bedroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Guest Bathroom - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Den - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Den - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Laundry Room - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Rear Patio - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Rear Patio - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Rear Patio - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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Back Yard - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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Front Entrance - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Front Entrance - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Clubhouse - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Community Pool - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Community Pool - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Community Pool - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Community Gym - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Clubhouse - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Clubhouse - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Front of Home - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
Front of Home - 8281 LAKE JAMES DR, LAKELAND
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$379,000

8281 LAKE JAMES DR
LAKELAND, FL 33810
Listed by Steven Perkins · CLARK REALTY LLC
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,847 sqft
Year built
2006

About this home

The sellers are willing to replace the existing roof prior to closing! Rare opportunity to own a lakefront home in Lake James, a sought-after gated 55+ community in North Lakeland where every residence was crafted by award winning Ernie White Construction. Ideally located just two homes from the clubhouse and community pool, this property offers exceptional convenience along with a beautiful lakefront setting. The popular Gibson model features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious den, perfect for a home office, hobby room, or flexible guest space. The bright, open-concept floor plan flows into a well-appointed kitchen featuring maple cabinetry, granite countertops, and a large center island that provides plenty of workspace and a natural gathering place for family and friends. Triple sliding glass doors open to a large patio overlooking Lake James, creating a peaceful setting to enjoy morning coffee, entertain guests, or simply relax and take in the water views. The Lake James HOA provides lawn maintenance, Wi-Fi, and cable, allowing you to enjoy a convenient, low-maintenance lifestyle. Lakefront living, quality Ernie White construction, desirable community amenities, and the opportunity for a new roof prior to closing make this a home well worth seeing. Schedule your private showing and discover the lifestyle Lake James has to offer.

Property details

MLS #
MFRL4964229
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
LAKE JAMES PH 01
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
August 13, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.19 acres
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Nearby schools

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).

Elementary
R. CLEM CHURCHWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
0.45 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
763
Student:teacher ratio
17.7:1
District
POLK
Middle
KATHLEEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
2.17 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
762
Student:teacher ratio
17.7:1
District
POLK
High
LAKE GIBSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2.7 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
2,050
Student:teacher ratio
22.5:1
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).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable
Google Places amenity density
23 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks1
Schools1
Transit stops6
Pharmacies0

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in LAKELAND, from live MLS data.

On the market 44 days -- 35 fewer days than LAKELAND's current average of 79 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,722 active listings in LAKELAND right now is $309,900.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,432/mo
$75,800 down
$303,200 loan
Principal & interest$1,967
Property tax (est.)$316
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 9 days ago.

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