Landlord's Agent in 2025
Jorge Claudio
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC
(813) 573-0555
60 Total Sales
5261 Waterwood Dr Bartow, FL 33830
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,237
Sq Ft
$231
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Screened Pool
- 0.74 Acre Lot
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Bartow Senior High School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of July 2025Beautiful pool home on 3/4 of an acre (.74) in the small, quiet, sought-after neighborhood of Waterwood in Bartow, FL. This house sits right on the borderline with Highlands (South Lakeland). As you enter this no-outlet community, you are impressed with the majestic trees embellishing the serene surroundings. It's like getting into another dimension on the shores of Lake Hancock. Away from the crowd, yet near the amenities you need for a comfortable lifestyle. This house offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a 2,237 sq ft split floor plan with dedicated office and dining areas. The open concept allows you to entertain family and friends indoors or out. For those cool winter nights (even in Florida), warm yourself with hot cocoa in front of the wood-burning fireplace for picture-perfect memories. The main living space leads to a very welcoming oversized covered lanai and the enclosed refreshing pool. This area is also accessible from the primary bedroom, the main hallway, or the secondary bathroom. You will love the expansive fenced backyard, a paradise for little ones and pets to play safely, with room for storing your RV, boat, ATV, and other toys for grownups. Boat lovers will enjoy having a public ramp to Lake Hancock less than 3 miles away. And when you're in the mood for a different kind of fun, Walt Disney Parks, Universal Parks, and Downtown Tampa are under a 1-hour drive. Ready for the beaches? The Clearwater to St. Pete Beach corridor is under a 90-minute drive. And the award-winning Siesta Key is under a 2-hour drive. Around the Bartow area, you have access to not one but six walking/biking/hiking scenic trails, including the Fort Fraser Trail, which you can walk to from the house. The all-new Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital is scheduled to open in the summer of 2026 and will be located 15 minutes away from home. Here’s how close you are to: Downtown Lakeland 20 minutes; Downtown Bartow 10 minutes; Highlands, South Lakeland 5 minutes; Watson Clinic 5 minutes; Walmart Bartow & Walmart Mulberry 10 minutes each; Publix 5 minutes; FL-570 Polk Parkway 10 minutes. A few minutes away you also have shopping plazas, restaurants, hardware stores, medical facilities, golf courses, Polk State College, and even an executive airport. All between 5-15 minutes. Oh, don’t miss this great opportunity. Schedule your private showing today and soon you might call this property HOME.
Last Agent to Rent the Property
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC Brokerage Phone: 866-580-6402 License #3331576 Listed on: 05/23/2025
Last Renter's Agent
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY INC Brokerage Phone: 866-580-6402 License #3331576 Listed on: 05/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,453
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 0.74 Acre Lot
- North Facing Home
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 2,237 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Crown Molding
- Tray Ceiling
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Sliding Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Den
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Parquet
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
Pool
- Screened Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Fence Around Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Rain Gutters
- Private Mailbox
Schools
- Highland City Elementary School
- Bartow Middle School
- Bartow High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Thermostat
- Underground Utilities
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Purifier
- Septic Tank
- Phone Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Waterwood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Residential Lease
- Security Deposit $2,950
- Property Available on 5/24/25
- The owner pays for sewer, taxes, trash collection
- 12-Month Minimum Lease Term
- Available 7/3/25
- $50 Application Fee
- No Minimum Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 24-29-13-282010-000350
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2022
Closed on
Jun 6, 2022
Sold by
Ruthven Flyte Catherine
Bought by
Forno Victor Manuel and Orellana Beatriz
Seller's Agent
Steven Koleno
BEYCOME OF FLORIDA LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Matheny
DALTON WADE INC
List Price
$515,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,017
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.86%
Original Mortgage
$489,250
Outstanding Balance
$467,523
Interest Rate
5.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$61,204
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 16, 2012
Closed on
Apr 27, 2012
Sold by
Wright Kathleen E and Butler Kathleen E
Bought by
Flyte Catherine Ruthven
Seller's Agent
Karen Myers
CENTURY 21 MYERS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Matt Ruthven CCIM
RUTHVENS, INC.
List Price
$225,900
Sold Price
$225,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%
Original Mortgage
$76,324
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2007
Sold by
Wright Kathleen E and Butler Jay J
Bought by
Wright Kathleen E and Butler Kathleen E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 1999
Sold by
Coker Coker P and Coker Louise
Bought by
Butler Kathleen E and Butler Jay J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forno Victor Manuel | $515,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Flyte Catherine Ruthven | $225,900 | Florida Professional Title I | |
| Wright Kathleen E | -- | Attorney | |
| Butler Kathleen E | $34,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Forno Victor Manuel | $489,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Scaglione Catherine R | $71,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Flyte Catherine Ruthven | $76,324 | |
| Previous Owner | Butler Kathleen E | $25,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Butler Kathleen E | $147,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | Rented | $2,950 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | For Rent | $2,950 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/10/2022 07/10/22 | Sold | $515,000 | 0.0% | $230 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2022 05/20/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2022 05/14/22 | For Sale | $515,000 | +128.0% | $230 / Sq Ft |
| 06/16/2014 06/16/14 | Off Market | $225,900 | -- | -- |
| 04/27/2012 04/27/12 | Sold | $225,900 | 0.0% | $101 / Sq Ft |
| 02/29/2012 02/29/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/16/2012 02/16/12 | For Sale | $225,900 | -- | $101 / Sq Ft |
Source: Stellar MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,453 | $372,187 | $92,000 | $280,187 |
| 2022 | $4,818 | $308,728 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $4,390 | $280,662 | $80,000 | $200,662 |
| 2020 | $4,424 | $282,290 | $76,000 | $206,290 |
| 2018 | $4,199 | $257,798 | $72,000 | $185,798 |
| 2017 | $4,030 | $247,755 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $3,999 | $242,372 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $3,601 | $237,634 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $3,718 | $230,258 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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-
Seller's Agent in 2022
Steven Koleno
BEYCOME OF FLORIDA LLC
(312) 300-6768
5 in this area
11,254 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Lisa Matheny
DALTON WADE INC
(863) 412-6633
17 in this area
170 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2012
Karen Myers
CENTURY 21 MYERS REALTY
(863) 651-4636
1 in this area
131 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Matt Ruthven CCIM
RUTHVENS, INC.
(863) 686-3173
1 Total Sale
Map
Source: Stellar MLS
MLS Number: TB8388558
APN: 24-29-13-282010-000350
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