5865 MACAW PLACE, Lakeland, FL 33809

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,427 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to Sandpiper Golf & Country Club, winner of The Ledger Newspaper’s People’s Choice Award for Best Retirement Community in Polk County! This gorgeous, fully updated home is priced to sell and offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and resort-style living. Recent updates include a newer roof (about 4 yrs), HVAC (about 2 yrs), windows, water heater, pavered driveway, granite kitchen countertops, Corian bathroom countertops, screened garage door, and an enclosed lanai. Even better, the home is being sold fully furnished, making it truly move-in ready. Located just one block from the clubhouse, you’ll be right in the heart of all the fun and activities. The $150/month fee covers lawn mowing, three cable TV boxes, and internet, plus access to an incredible array of amenities. Enjoy golf, six lighted pickleball courts, two lighted tennis courts, a large restaurant with bar and golf pro shop, and a main clubhouse featuring a large pool, hot tub, billiards room, gym, card room, and kitchen. There is also a spacious recreation center with ping pong, an additional pool, and tennis courts. Other activities include shuffleboard, cornhole, horseshoes, a library, and so much more. Sandpiper offers an active social lifestyle with weekly BINGO, bus trips, group cruises, dances, special events at the Links Restaurant, and countless clubs and activities to stay as busy as you’d like. Conveniently located in Lakeland, Florida, halfway between Tampa and Orlando, with easy access to Interstate 4. You’re just a short drive to Disney, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Lowry Park Zoo, Hard Rock Casino, and beautiful Gulf beaches. Both Tampa and Orlando airports are within an hour, making travel a breeze. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Come join us at Sandpiper — we live in luxury without breaking the bank, and you can too! Schedule your private showing today.

Listing Status:

Pending

Date Added:

January 23, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 17, 2026 at 2:23PM

Listing Office:

DALTON WADE INC : 888-668-8283

Listing Agent:

Carolyn Christian, LLC : 863-514-6378

MLS ID:

L4958849

Interior

• General: Ceiling Fans(s)Eat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSplit BedroomStone CountersWalk-In Closet(s)Window Treatments
• Rooms: Florida Room
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher
• Laundry: InsideLaundry Room
• Flooring: CarpetCeramic Tile
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Central

Exterior

• General: Rain GuttersSliding Doors
• Other Structures: Front Porch

Construction

• Roofing: Shingle
• Windows: BlindsDouble Pane WindowsWindow Treatments
• General: BlockStuccoOneSlab

Location

• Road/Access: Asphalt
• HOA Amenities: Cable TVCommon Area TaxesPoolEscrow Reserves FundInternetMaintenance GroundsManagementRecreational Facilities450.0Quarterly
• Originating MLS: Stellar MLS
• County: Polk

Lot

• Zoning: SANDPIPER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB PHASE SIXTEEN PB 97 PG 12 LOT 1124-27-19-161365-000110

Utilities

• Utilities: BB/HS Internet AvailableCable ConnectedPublicSewer ConnectedUnderground Utilities
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: Stellar MLS
• Ownership: Fee Simple