LAKE WAILES TRI-LEVEL BEAUTY! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy lakefront living in this custom home with over 3,800 SF living area infused with many splendid traditional and modern influences throughout. Situated on a huge 100’x432’ lakefront lot, this amazing 4 BD 3½ BA home stands in a highly desirable area, known for its tranquil and convenient, central location. The conventional floor plan provides living areas on the first level, sleeping quarters and bathrooms on the second level; plus, a walk-out lower level with casual living space, storage and utility areas. The home has wonderful mill work and finishes, crown molding, wainscoting, chair rail and built-ins; stunning wood floors and handsome slate tile; and the large windows afford spectacular views of Lake Wailes. The formal living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace, and the formal dining room has picturesque lake view; both rooms link to the spacious eat-in kitchen outfitted with gas cook-top w/stainless exhaust fan, built-in ovens, farmhouse sink, travertine backsplash, granite counter tops and sliding glass doors that give a gracious flow to the screen room. Completing this first level is a den/office, a half-bath and access to the carport. The upstairs owners’ suite offers a screen balcony, walk-in closet and luxury bathroom with clawfoot soaking tub, large tile shower with bench and dual sinks. The additional bedrooms have built-in shelves w/desk, and they share a full bathroom with dual sink vanity. The walkout lower level offers a spacious room that can be used great as a family room, MIL suite, or as a fourth bedroom, it has an adjacent full bathroom, laundry room, plenty of storage area, newly wired for a small kitchenette to be added, and tucked within this lower level is a bomb shelter. New architectural shingle roof, R30 Insulation, and upstairs an energy efficient washer and dryer installed 2025. This amazing home is a short distance to the paved and lighted path around Lake Wailes, to sports fields, parks, shopping and medical facilities. Conveniently located in Central Florida and a short distance to Tampa, Orlando and coastal beaches. Call to schedule your private viewing of this well-maintained beauty!
Sold for $522,000
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$522,000
1041 SUNSET DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853
4beds
3,265sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.99 Acres Lot
$516,900 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$2,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$516,900
$476,000 - $563,000
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Lakefront lotMil suiteScreen balconyGranite counter topsWalkout lower levelSlate tileNew architectural shingle roof
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Listed by:
Erin Floyd 863-412-2286,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 863-294-7541
Bought with:
Amanda Plowden, 3427817
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Erin Floyd, 3212218
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: P4935827
Originating MLS: East Polk
Originating MLS: East Polk
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room, Dining Room, Living Room, Utility Room, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Built-In Shower Bench, Claw Foot Tub, Dual Sinks, Multiple Shower Heads, Tub with Separate Shower Stall, Water Closet/Priv Toilet
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x8
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x4
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30x5
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x11
Den
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Family room
- Features: Built-In Shelving
- Level: Basement
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x12
Foyer
- Level: First
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x6
Kitchen
- Features: Exhaust Fan, Granite Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26x13
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x8
Living room
- Features: Built-In Shelving
- Level: First
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Chute, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Brick/Stone, Luxury Vinyl, Slate, Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Other
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,850
- Total interior livable area: 3,265 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Sailboat Water, Skiing Allowed
- Body of water: LAKE WAILES
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 432
- Features: City Lot, Level, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Details
- Parcel number: 273001881500000220
- Zoning: R-1A
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LAKE WALES HEIGHTS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Wales
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,976
- Annual tax amount: $7,065
- Date on market: 8/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2026 | Sold | $522,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Sold | $522,000-1.5%$160/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Pending sale | $529,900$162/sqft |
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| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $529,900+135.5%$162/sqft |
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| 3/16/2012 | Sold | $225,000-24.9%$69/sqft |
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| 11/16/2011 | Price change | $299,500-9.2%$92/sqft |
Source: The Plantation Inn Realty #K4586411 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2011 | Price change | $330,000-1.5%$101/sqft |
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| 7/13/2011 | Price change | $335,000-4%$103/sqft |
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| 3/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $349,000$107/sqft |
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| 12/3/2010 | Listing removed | $349,000$107/sqft |
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| 7/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $349,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,893 -0.4% | $385,976 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $6,919 +6.8% | $349,757 +10% |
| 2023 | $6,478 +15% | $317,961 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,634 +8.6% | $289,055 +10% |
| 2021 | $5,190 +9.1% | $262,777 +9.9% |
| 2020 | $4,759 +33.6% | $239,161 +10.4% |
| 2019 | $3,562 -3.9% | $216,666 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,708 +0.9% | $212,626 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $3,676 +6.9% | $208,253 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $3,440 -1.2% | $203,970 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $3,480 -17.2% | $202,552 +5.7% |
| 2014 | $4,201 +3.1% | $191,645 +10% |
| 2013 | $4,074 +109.3% | $174,223 +39.9% |
| 2012 | $1,947 +6.8% | $124,571 +2.4% |
| 2011 | $1,823 +3.6% | $121,627 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,759 -2.2% | $119,830 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,798 +7.6% | $116,680 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,671 | $116,563 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $2,204 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $2,039 +2.5% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,989 +6.7% | $101,204 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,865 +2.2% | $98,832 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,825 | $97,276 |
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Neighborhood: 33853
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