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8288 LAKE JAMES DRIVE LAKELAND FL 33810

$425,000
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8288 LAKE JAMES DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33810 - MLS#MFRL4958821 8288 LAKE JAMES DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33810 - MLS#MFRL4958821 8288 LAKE JAMES DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33810 - MLS#MFRL4958821 8288 LAKE JAMES DRIVE, LAKELAND, FL 33810 - MLS#MFRL4958821

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Overview of 8288 Lake James Dr

2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
2 Car Garage
3,316 Square Feet
2,439SF Living Area
Pool:
No
Water
Year Built 2005
Listed For 1 Days

Don't miss this home for sale in Lake James! Discover refined, low-maintenance living in Lake James, a sought-after gated 55+ community featuring exclusively ernie white–built homes known for their quality and craftsmanship. Residents enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with access to a clubhouse, fitness center, heated lakeside pool, walking paths, sidewalks, and a secure gated entrance. This “hollingsworth” model home offers a thoughtfully designed split floor plan with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a dedicated office. From the moment you arrive, the home’s curb appeal stands out with stone accents, an impressive elevation, freshly painted exterior and driveway, and lush landscaping. Inside, a welcoming foyer opens to a beautifully detailed interior showcasing the builder’s signature touches—crown molding, tray ceilings, french doors, and custom built-ins. Stylish tile flooring, plantation shutters, upgraded fixtures, and ceiling fans enhance both form and function throughout the home. Designed with entertaining in mind, the open main living area features soaring ceilings, a formal dining space, and a generous kitchen that overlooks the family room and casual dining area. Large sliding glass doors flood the space with natural light, frame serene water views, and lead to the covered and screened rear porch—an ideal spot to unwind or host guests. The spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat, offering an oversized bedroom, a spa-inspired en-suite bathroom, and an impressive walk-in closet with custom storage. Additional highlights include intercoms, a security system, double-pane windows, an interior laundry room with sink and cabinetry, and a spotless two-car garage with epoxy flooring and built-in shelving. This move-in-ready home has been meticulously maintained and updated, including a new roof (2022), fresh exterior paint (2024), interior paint (2019), and an 18-seer hvac system (2019). Ge profile appliances (2022) and the washer and dryer are included. Enjoy true maintenance-free living with lawn care, landscaping, fertilization, pest control, and basic cable all included, allowing more time for relaxation, community activities, and enjoying the central florida lifestyle. Ideally located in lakeland between tampa and orlando, Lake James offers convenient access to theme parks, beaches, dining, and entertainment. Experience the comfort, convenience, and quality of life waiting for you in Lake James.

This lovely single family home was built in 2005 and features 2 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. This home for sale is 3,316 square feet, with 2,439 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a 2 car garage and does not have a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: From North Florida Ave Head West Onto Banana Road. Left Into Lake James, Right At First Turn Off Of Roundabout, Home Is On The Right.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRL4958821 or any other homes for sale in Lakeland or elsewhere in the Polk County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment

Architecture

Traditional

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central

Flooring

Carpet, Tile

Parking

Garage Door Opener

Lot Size

6639

View

Water view

Construction Materials

Block, Stone, Stucco

Security Features

Gated Community, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)

Interior Features

Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Furnished

Unfurnished

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters, Sliding Doors

Lot Features

In County, Sidewalk, Paved

Builder Name

Ernie White

Patio And Porch Features

Covered, Rear Porch, Screened

Roof

Shingle

Window Features

Blinds, Thermal Windows, Window Treatments

Utilities

Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public

Waterfront Features

Pond

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Zoning

R E S I D E N T I A

Year Built

2005

Pets Allowed

Yes

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$5,032 (2025)

Legal Description

Lake James Phase One Pb 129 Pgs 41-42 Lot 2

Property Type

Single Family Home

HOA Fees

$1,860 /Semi-Annually

Association Fee Includes

Cable T V, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Pest Control, Recreational Facilities

Community Features

Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated Community -No Guard, Pool, Sidewalks

Age Restricted

Yes

Direction Faces

South

MLS Number

MFRL4958821

Universal Property Id

U S-12105-N-232710000829000020-R-N

Days On Market

1

Community Name

Lake James Ph 01

Property Manager

Lake James H O A 863.683.2782

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MLS# MFRL4958821 Listing History

01/27/2026 Listed for sale by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART with MLS# MFRL4958821 with a list price of $425,000.
This listing of 8288 Lake James Dr Lakeland FL 33810 was last updated on 2026-01-28 07:08:13. Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART.
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