Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Winter Haven
Listing Price: $305,000
Description of Property
Location. Location. Location. Your maintenance-free lifestyle awaits! Welcome to Traditions at Lake Ruby, an active 55+ community! Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by a charming front entryway and a glass storm door, leading into a spacious living room with high ceilings. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, plus a den/office, sits on a large corner lot near the beautiful clubhouse and butterfly park. Built in 2006, this wonderfully spacious home offers over 1,700 sq. ft. of living space and has been meticulously maintained. Recent upgrades include new appliances, new AO Smith 50 gallon water heater (2025) , a new A/C (2020), a new roof (2022), fresh interior and exterior paint (2023), and a whole-house water softener. The large kitchen features a sunny breakfast nook for eat-in dining, overlooks the formal dining area, and has easy access to the screened-in lanai—perfect for morning coffee or an afternoon nap. Mature hedges provide additional privacy. The den offers flexible space for a home office or a third bedroom for guests. The hall bathroom features a Safe Step walk-in tub, providing safety, comfort, and convenience for a relaxing bathing experience. The bright and open primary bedroom features sliding doors that lead to the enclosed lanai, as well as a spacious walk-in closet with extra shelving for storage. Additional features of this home include a collapsible flagpole, an irrigation system, driveway pavers, and gutters. The 2-car garage boasts attic stairs, an insulated garage door, and a pull-down screen. Best of all, this home is being offered turn-key and fully furnished. It even includes a brand-new golf cart—perfect for riding around the neighborhood and meeting new friends. For the enthusiast, it also comes with three RC radio-controlled boats, complete with batteries and accessories, perfect for enjoying time on the lake. Additionally, a selection of tools will convey with the home, providing everything you need for maintenance and projects. The monthly HOA fee of $489 covers lawn service (including bush and tree trimming and mulch replacement), exterior painting (in the owner’s choice of color), and cable and Internet—offering significant savings compared to covering these costs out of pocket. Traditions at Lake Ruby is a gated, maintenance-free 55+ community with a wealth of amenities, including a clubhouse, planned community activities, a boat ramp and dock, a heated outdoor swimming pool and spa, a ballroom, billiards, a meeting room, a library, a computer room, a craft room, a dog park, tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, a fitness center, and an aerobics studio. The community is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, hospitals, medical facilities, and Legoland.







































































Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Single Family Residence
City: Winter Haven
County: Polk
Subdivision: Traditions Ph 01
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Ft. Gross: 2,344
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 1,719
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $177
Year built: 2006
Annual Tax: $4,460
HOA Fee: $486 Monthly
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
- Cable TV
- Community Pool
- Internet
- Maintenance Grounds
- Pool Maintenance
- Private Road
- Recreational Facilities
Interior Features:
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- High Ceilings
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Window Treatments
Appliances:
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Softener
Accessibility Features:
Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office, Inside Utility
Ceiling Type:
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: Not specified
Pool Features:
Spa Features:
Water Frontage: Lake
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type: Lake
Water View:
Water Name: LAKE RUBY
Water Extras:
- Assigned Boat Slip
- Boat Ramp - Private
- Skiing Allowed
Exterior & Construction
Architectural Style:
Construction: Block, Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Shingle
- Irrigation System
- Private Mailbox
- Rain Gutters
- Sliding Doors
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway
Floors Total:
Floors in Unit: One
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central
Electric:
Patio & Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Security Features: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures:
View: Garden
Fencing:
Utilities:
- BB/HS Internet Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Community Features:
- Boat Slip
- Dock
- Fishing
- Lake
- Private Boat Ramp
- Water Access
- Clubhouse
- Dog Park
- Fitness Center
- Gated Community - No Guard
- Golf Carts OK
- Pool
- Tennis Court(s)
Association Amenities:
- Basketball Court
- Cable TV
- Clubhouse
- Fence Restrictions
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Pickleball Court(s)
- Pool
- Shuffleboard Court
- Spa/Hot Tub
- Tennis Court(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Lot Size (acres): 0.15
Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,477 square feet
Front Exposure: South
Adjoining Property:
Current Adjacent Use:
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Parcel Number: 262913687552000870
Senior Community: Yes
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Yes
Tax Legal Desc.: TRADITIONS PHASE 1 PLAT BOOK 131 PGS 47 THRU 54 LOT 87
Section: 13
Range: 26
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