401 Grimes DRIVE, Auburndale, FL 33823

$395,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,956  sqft
Built in 1968

Enjoy water views at your pond front home on almost 1/2 acre! Don’t miss this opportunity to make this your own retreat. Blocks from the tranquil shores of Lake Arietta in Auburndale, this home is on a private pond - enjoy serene views from almost every room in your new home. No HOA means no dues and no extra rules, bring your boat or RV. Brick construction with 2,956 square feet of living space, on almost 1/2 acre, this home has it all - even a separate 2 car garage with room for a workspace. This huge space starts with an impressive entrance and wide staircase. On the main floor you enter into the living and dining areas, with floor to ceiling views of the water and your sprawling yard. The large kitchen is tucked away, with a pantry, island, and space for a dining nook. Primary bedroom is on the first floor, along with a full bath, half bath, and second bedroom that could be your office or nursery. Down the staircase to the first floor - Northerners call this design a “walkout” to the back yard - you will find your game room, family room with fireplace, large bar, and another 2 bedrooms and full bath. This has a private entrance and can be used as an in-law suite. Surrounded by the natural beauty of mature oaks, this residence offers a serene retreat with a touch of Old Florida. Two additional rooms are accessed from outside the porch downstairs, great for storage or a private and quiet home office. They include a shower/mud room area - great after a swim in the pond or after some gardening. Situated minutes from Auburndale's charming downtown area, schools, Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, and the Teco Trails This home is an ode' to the 70s right now, but with your personalized updates you can make it really stand out as the luxury home it was meant to be. The price point reflects need for repairs. Will negotiate buyer credit at closing toward roof, closing costs, prepaids. New legal description for parcel must be approved by county before closing. Survey in progress.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Wet Bar
Rooms:
Attic, Family Room, Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry, Storage Rooms
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry:
In Kitchen, Inside
Flooring:
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Central, Electric
Fireplace:
Fireplace
Disability Feature:
Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Closets, Accessible Common Area, Central Living Area

Exterior

General:
Balcony, Lighting, Sliding Doors
Style:
Contemporary
Parking:
Driveway, Off Street, Open, Oversized, Workshop in Garage

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
General:
Block, Brick, Two, Slab, Stem Wall

Location

Road/Access:
Asphalt
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Polk

Lot

Zoning:
RE-1, Lengthy, see attachment for full legal, 252728000000032150

Utilities

Utilities:
Electricity Connected
Water:
Well
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS

This listing courtesy of:
SEIDE REALTY, Kathleen Seide

About Auburndale, FL

Housing

Number of Units
14,285
Median Home Value
$165,783
Median Rent
$704

28.70% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.55% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.74%
Public Transportation
0.26%
Walk to Work
0.66%
Work from Home
26.37%
Other
0.52%

The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.

People

Population
33,721
Median Age
40.80
Median Household Size
2.88

Education

High School
36.53%
Associate’s Degree
9.16%
Bachelor’s Degree
14.27%
Graduate Degree
5.58%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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