$385,000
SOLD FEB 21, 2025

7738 Merrily Way Lakeland, FL 33809

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,261 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

65 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Lincoln Avenue Academy Rated A-
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

This beautiful home is located in the well sought after community Derbyshire. The community is absolutely stunning and this gem of a property is the cherry on top. The home was built in 1990, this marvelous single family home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage. In addition to the garage the property has a long driveway allowing extra parking of needed. The house has plenty of yard space for activities for friends and family. The kitchen overlooks the spacious great room making this home a great place to host events. The house contains two mesmerizing chandeliers, one is located in the dining room that can also be used as an office and another one is located in the front foyer. I have yet to mention one of the most exciting parts of the home. Saving the best for last you must see the in-ground pool with spa. The pool is covered by a lanai and this really brings the home together. Don't miss out on this property, go schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Fleischman

REAL BROKER, LLC Brokerage Phone: 863-577-1234 License #3610175 Listed on: 11/23/2024

REAL BROKER, LLC

Co-Listed By

Corey Ayala

KELLER WILLIAMS LEGACY REALTY Brokerage Phone: 863-577-1234 License #3592844

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Hall

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART License #3357461

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,847

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,261 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Derbyshire/Robert Sullivan Association, Phone Number (863) 858-7707
  • Derbyshire Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,847

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2261
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Building Area Total: 2261
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12998
  • Status: Sold
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MFR272561366
  • Co List Office Phone: 407-855-2222
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 210.05
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 170.28
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Walk-in Closet
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-577-1234
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 210.05

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Sidewalk
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 125
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: Derbyshire/Robert Sullivan
  • Phone: 8638587707
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 125.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 10.42
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 10.42

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 24-27-16-161091-002010
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3847
  • Tax Book Number: 86-19

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2024
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Hu Ying and Cheng Guiwen
Bought by
Demers Matthew Shaun and Demers Johanna
Seller's Agent
Daniel Fleischman
REAL BROKER, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Chris Hall
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
List Price
$416,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,000
-7.45%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$392,057

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,057
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.33%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$375,801
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$16,256

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2021
Sold by
Cheng Guiwen
Bought by
Hu Ying

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1998
Sold by
Jones Kenneth W and Jones Vita P
Bought by
Cheng Guiwen and Hu Ying

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,200
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1995
Sold by
Wickware Henry A and Wickware Nikki H
Bought by
Jones Kenneth W and Jones Vita P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
9.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 1993
Sold by
Wickware Henry A and Wickware Nikki H
Bought by
Society 1St Fed Sav Bk

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$118,500
Interest Rate
7.34%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $385,000 Smart Title
Warranty Deed $385,000 Smart Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $134,000 --
Warranty Deed $130,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 VA
Closed $385,000 VA
Previous Owner $107,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $118,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Sold $385,000 -3.5% $170 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Price Changed $399,000 -0.3% $176 / Sq Ft
01/08/2025 01/08/25 Price Changed $400,000 -1.0% $177 / Sq Ft
01/01/2025 01/01/25 Price Changed $404,000 -0.2% $179 / Sq Ft
12/28/2024 12/28/24 Price Changed $405,000 -2.4% $179 / Sq Ft
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Price Changed $415,000 -0.2% $184 / Sq Ft
11/23/2024 11/23/24 For Sale $416,000 -- $184 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $4,048 $306,198 $44,000 $262,198
2024 $3,847 $299,907 -- --
2023 $3,847 $291,172 $0 $0
2022 $3,737 $282,691 $35,000 $247,691
2021 $3,596 $220,391 $0 $0
2020 $3,288 $200,355 $31,000 $169,355
2018 $3,032 $178,158 $30,000 $148,158
2017 $2,807 $162,451 $0 $0
2016 $2,595 $147,683 $0 $0
2015 $2,189 $144,491 $0 $0
2014 $2,433 $138,001 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: L4949006

Stellar MLS

APN: 24-27-16-161091-002010