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3040 HIGHLANDS BY THE LAKE WAY

LAKELAND , FL 33812

MLS#: L4959374

$2,250,000

Status: Pending
Listing number: L4959374
Listing provided by: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
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Last update: 3 days ago
On site: 7 days ago
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HIGHLANDS/LK PH I & II - Residential

Property

Beds

6

Full Baths

5

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

2006

Sq.Footage

5,340

The epitome of Florida lakefront living, this six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom estate in the gated Highlands by the Lake community offers a rare synthesis of architectural grandeur and meticulous modern stewardship. Situated on nearly an acre with direct frontage on Banana Lake, the residence is introduced by an arrival sequence featuring iron Cantera doors that open to soaring 13-to-16-foot ceilings and a magnificent domed dining room. The interior is defined by a sophistication, where pocketing sliding doors and tinted rear windows dissolve the boundaries between the refined living spaces and the verdent lakeside setting. The home’s infrastructure has been rigorously modernized, featuring a 5-HP Trane HVAC system (2025), a secondary upstairs unit with a dedicated dehumidifier (2026), and two new tankless water heaters (2025). New, high-efficiency Pella windows constitute all but 6 windows throughout the home, complemented by whole-home surge protection, whole home Mulligan water filtration system, and an ADT security array consisting of 14 perimeter cameras. The culinary center is a testament to functional luxury, equipped with a gas cooktop, custom all-wood cabinetry, a new garbage disposal (2024), and a stainless-steel utility suite. While the kitchen’s digital hub and the home’s televisions do not convey, the residence is a technological fortress, wired for 7G connectivity with an integrated Sonos surround-sound system and a theater room featuring SONY cinema equipment. The primary wing has been thoughtfully updated with 2023 luxury vinyl flooring, electric privacy curtains, and a primary bath featuring a bidet and "Closets by Design" cabinetry. Additional interior highlights include a Jack-and-Jill suite completely renovated in 2024, new light fixtures throughout, and three distinct garage bays featuring insulated doors, epoxy flooring, a Tesla charger, and significant integrated storage. Outdoor living is elevated by a saltwater Pentair pool—equipped with a 2024 pump and auto-refill system—housed within a cage featuring 2024 lighting and a 2025 screen replacement. The grounds are illuminated by architectural lighting and protected by a "Bug Slayer" system and a transferable septic maintenance subscription. A Trex elevated party deck leads to the water's edge, where a recently improved dock and electric lift provide seamless access to Banana Lake. Residents of this exclusive enclave enjoy not only profound privacy but also a suite of community amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, pickleball, and tennis courts, all positioned strategically within the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Cathedral Ceiling(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    6

  • Bathrooms

    5

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    3

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Other, Dock

  • Parking

    Attached

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Private

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Lake, Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.94

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

Price

  • Sales Price

    $2,250,000

  • Tax Amount

    $863.61

  • Sq. Footage

    5, 340

  • Price/SqFt

    $421

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee

    $1,500

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

  • Total Monthly Fees

    $125

School District

  • Elementary School

    Highland Grove Elem

  • Middle School

    Lakeland Highlands Middl

  • High School

    George Jenkins High

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Tax Lot

    29

  • Water Source

    Public

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The epitome of Florida lakefront living, this six-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom estate in the gated Highlands by the Lake community offers a rare synthesis of architectural grandeur and meticulous modern stewardship. Situated on nearly an acre with direct frontage on Banana Lake, the residence is introduced by an arrival sequence featuring iron Cantera doors that open to soaring 13-to-16-foot ceilings and a magnificent domed dining room. The interior is defined by a sophistication, where pocketing sliding doors and tinted rear windows dissolve the boundaries between the refined living spaces and the verdent lakeside setting. The home’s infrastructure has been rigorously modernized, featuring a 5-HP Trane HVAC system (2025), a secondary upstairs unit with a dedicated dehumidifier (2026), and two new tankless water heaters (2025). New, high-efficiency Pella windows constitute all but 6 windows throughout the home, complemented by whole-home surge protection, whole home Mulligan water filtration system, and an ADT security array consisting of 14 perimeter cameras. The culinary center is a testament to functional luxury, equipped with a gas cooktop, custom all-wood cabinetry, a new garbage disposal (2024), and a stainless-steel utility suite. While the kitchen’s digital hub and the home’s televisions do not convey, the residence is a technological fortress, wired for 7G connectivity with an integrated Sonos surround-sound system and a theater room featuring SONY cinema equipment. The primary wing has been thoughtfully updated with 2023 luxury vinyl flooring, electric privacy curtains, and a primary bath featuring a bidet and "Closets by Design" cabinetry. Additional interior highlights include a Jack-and-Jill suite completely renovated in 2024, new light fixtures throughout, and three distinct garage bays featuring insulated doors, epoxy flooring, a Tesla charger, and significant integrated storage. Outdoor living is elevated by a saltwater Pentair pool—equipped with a 2024 pump and auto-refill system—housed within a cage featuring 2024 lighting and a 2025 screen replacement. The grounds are illuminated by architectural lighting and protected by a "Bug Slayer" system and a transferable septic maintenance subscription. A Trex elevated party deck leads to the water's edge, where a recently improved dock and electric lift provide seamless access to Banana Lake. Residents of this exclusive enclave enjoy not only profound privacy but also a suite of community amenities, including a clubhouse, pool, pickleball, and tennis courts, all positioned strategically within the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando.

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