This beautifully decorated, impeccably maintained two-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits on a spacious corner lot with a view of the canal across the street. Stepping inside, an inviting and bright layout unfolds into a large living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area. To the left, a well-appointed guest bedroom sits adjacent to a full bath, while the primary suite offers a generous walk-in closet and a spacious ensuite bathroom with a dedicated linen closet. To the right of the dining area, the kitchen features room for an eat-in table and leads through a full-size utility room into a attached one-car garage. Out back, a massive 14x28 screened lanai opens up to a private backyard oasis filled with lush flowers, shrubs, trees, an updated white vinyl privacy fence (2024), pavers installed in the area to the right side of the home (2025), and fresh mulch (2026). Additional recent upgrades include a new Carrier A/C unit (2023) and front gutters & downspouts (2025). Located just down the road from this home is Lake Ned's 73-acre lake with a parkcomplete with a boat launch, fishing, playground, and pavilions. Anglers will love fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie (specks), redear sunfish, blue tilapia, nile tilapia, carp, catfish, bowfin, gar and chain pickerel. For more convenience there is nearby shopping, gas stations, churches, grocery stores and restaurants. This aggressively priced home offers an exceptional lifestyle. Note: Washer, dryer, kitchen refrigerator, dining room light fixture, and the outdoor front shed do not convey.
Single-familyProperty Type
1971Year Built
10,663 sq ftLot Size
$202Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tina McDonald• OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC
Garden Grove, located between Cypress Gardens Boulevard and U.S. 27, is a residential and lakeside Cypress Gardens neighborhood with canal-lined streets and mature tree cover. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cypress Gardens Boulevard corridor near the LEGOLAND Florida entrance, where casual eateries, small storefronts, and steady foot traffic set the daily rhythm. Mid-century ranch homes and newer infill sit alongside palms and broad lawns, giving blocks a low-slung, open feel. Chain-of-lakes views and boat ramps shape weekends around the water. Side streets stay quiet, while the main roads carry the town’s energy. The setting reads relaxed and outdoors-oriented, with errands and recreation tied to the boulevard and the lakeshore.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Walk-in closets
Window treatments (blinds)
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room with washer and electric dryer hook-ups
Inside utility room
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Covered, enclosed and screened rear porch
Corner lot
Mature landscaping with trees
Home design
Single-family residence
One story
South-facing
Parking
Driveway
Attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Block construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Built on 1 level
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Cable connected
Water connected
Other
Residential, R-1 zoning
Homestead exempt
Electricity and solar
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If location is everything, then this home has it! Close to shops, and just minutes from Highway 27. Large corner lot with beautifully landscaped backyard. The home has a 3 year old roof, has updated kitchen and baths. The 14' X 28' Lani is great for entertaining or just for relaxation and enjoyment of the beautiful backyard. The extra large inside utility room is a joy and it is just off the updated eat in kitchen with glass doors to the Lani.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #S4853762
Jan 10, 2018
Sold
$145,000
$114/sq ft
Dec 21, 2017
Pending
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Nov 15, 2017
Listed
$147,900
$116/sq ft
This well maintained home is on a large corner lot with beautiful landscaping. All new insulated windows & sliding doors make this home efficient to cool in the summer & warm in the winter. Newer flooring throughout the home with beautiful tile work in the kitchen & baths. New tile on the huge screened-in patio makes it perfect for relaxing in the privacy fenced backyard. Large indoor laundry with tankless water heater for even more energy efficiency. Minutes from LEGOLAND and convenient to shopping and multiple restaurants from casual to fine dining.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4629960
Jul 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jun 10, 2014
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Feb 13, 2008
Sold
$107,500
$84/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$63,900
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,465 (+1.5%)
$37,331 + $166,491
$203,822
2024
$2,429 (+178.3%)
$37,331 + $166,491
$203,822
2023
$873 (+4.0%)
$37,331 + $171,995
$209,326
2022
$839 (−1.3%)
2021
$850 (+2.8%)
2020
$827 (+2.5%)
2019
$807 (−57.5%)
2018
$1,899 (+7.3%)
2017
$1,770 (+9.8%)
$22,399 + $78,184
$100,583
2016
$1,613 (+10.0%)
$22,399 + $78,184
$100,583
2014
$1,467 (+14.5%)
2013
$1,281 (+32.7%)
2012
$966
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
10,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,277
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,277
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
262836663000000736
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
RL-3
Residential Low-3 District
The purpose of the RL-3 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with smaller lots, a minimum of 10,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
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Solar
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Remove and replace a split system on a residential building.
HVAC
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 400 Bayou Rd
$257,837
$163 under list price of $258K
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