
6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL, 33813
Active15 days on marketListed Jul 24, 2026MLS #TB8532667
About this home
6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE
Luxury Custom Pool Home | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 3-Car Garage | Gated Community Welcome to this stunning custom-built luxury home offering modern design, premium finishes, and resort-style outdoor living in one of Lakeland's most desirable gated communities. This beautifully designed home features an open-concept floor plan with soaring ceilings, exposed wood beams, oversized sliding glass doors, and abundant natural light throughout. The gourmet kitchen boasts quartz countertops, a large island, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, and ample storage perfect for entertaining or everyday living. The spacious primary suite offers private access to the lanai and features a spa-inspired bathroom with dual vanities, an oversized walk-in shower with dual shower heads, designer fixtures, and a large walk-in closet. Step outside to your private screened lanai featuring a covered outdoor living area with wood ceiling accents, ceiling fans, and a resort-style saltwater pool perfect for enjoying Florida's year-round outdoor lifestyle. The fully fenced backyard overlooks a peaceful retention area, providing added privacy with no rear neighbors. Additional Features 4 spacious bedrooms 2 full bathrooms 3-car garage Open split-bedroom floor plan Tile flooring throughout the entire home Large laundry room High-end finishes throughout Screen-enclosed saltwater pool and covered lanai Professionally landscaped yard Lawn maintenance included Pool maintenance included Routine pest control included Conveniently located just minutes from Orlando Health Lakeland Highlands Hospital, Lakeside Village, Publix, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and major highways with easy access to Tampa and Orlando. Tenant is responsible for electricity, water, sewer, trash, internet/cable, and renter's insurance. Owner provides lawn maintenance, pool maintenance, and routine pest control. Minimum 12-month lease. No smoking. Small pets considered with owner approval. Background, credit, income, and rental history verification required. Tenant is responsible for: electricity, water, sewer, trash/garbage, internet/cable, and renter's insurance. Owner provides: professional lawn maintenance, pool maintenance, and routine pest control. Minimum lease term: 12 months. Security deposit: One month's rent (subject to application qualifications). No smoking or vaping inside the home. Background, credit, income, and rental history verification required. Income requirement: Monthly household income of at least 3x the monthly rent. Application required for all occupants age 18 and older. Tenant responsible for maintaining pool water level between scheduled maintenance visits. Tenant responsible for replacing HVAC air filters during the lease (typically every 2 3 months).
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,216
Sqft
0.34 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2024
Year built
One
Levels
$2
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$198 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$198/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Lakeland actives
$2 vs $194
Days on market
15 vs 43 typical
Where $2/sqft sits among the 400 Lakeland actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lakeland
Drive times from this address
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LAKELAND 33813 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
38,112
Median age
39.9
Median income
$96,723
Median home value
$330,100
Avg household
2.72
Households w/ children
5,079
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lakeland market
$316K → $316K
Lakeland median sold, yr/yr
97.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
200 of 400
Lakeland actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lakeland, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the LAKELAND 33813 median. See the full Lakeland market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$299,690
2156 ALBATROSS NEST DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,174 sqft · $138/sqft · 10 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$313,240
2132 ALBATROSS NEST DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,174 sqft · $144/sqft · 12 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$301,340
2117 ALBATROSS NEST DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,174 sqft · $139/sqft · 0 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

Your agent
Lacie Springstead
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE — start here.

Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $198/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Are pets allowed at 6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lakeland?+
At $5,300, this home is listed about 98% below the Lakeland median of $339,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 6980 BENTRIDGE DRIVE?+
Medulla Elementary School (elementary), Southwest Middle School (middle), George W. Jenkins Senior High (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of DEAN & DEWITT PROPERTIES · Kyle Wheeler. MLS #TB8532667.
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