This SMARTLY UPDATED POOL HOME offers a marvelous theme for Florida living! The floor plan provides 3 BD/ 2½ bath, an open concept living area that flows to the screen lanai overlooking the sparkling pool and private backyard. Located in a desirable (No HOA) neighborhood near city parks, sports fields, walking/biking paths and lake. The impressive interior boasts up-to-date style with its modern kitchen, bathrooms, texture & paint, lighting, doors and floors. A wood burning fireplace and built-in entertainment center enhance the atmosphere of living/dining combo and the beautiful kitchen. Quartz countertops and railroad tiled wall grace the kitchen that offers a lengthy island, light cabinetry and stainless appliances. A half-bath stands convenient to the living area. The wood-grain flooring and fashionable color scheme throughout the home lead to the master suite that offers a walk-in closet and full en suite bathroom. The additional bedrooms share the second full bathroom with a bathtub and single-sink vanity. Relax and enjoy entertaining on the screen lanai or take a dip in the pool of the privately fenced backyard with lovely landscaping and attractive paver bricked decking and patio. Major upgrades include: New Water Heater (2025), New Kit. Range, Pool Pump, Interior Doors & Hardware (2024) and fresh interior paint(‘24-’25), New Roof, Soffit, Fascia & Gutters (2019). This lovely residence is sure to impress and is situated on a .32 acre landscaped lot, close to all shopping, schools, medical facilities, Bok Tower, and the historic downtown area. Central Florida location with easy commute to Tampa, Orlando and either coastline to visit a sunny beach!
Sold for $303,500
$303,500
1144 Cephia St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
3beds
1,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.32 Acres Lot
$296,600 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$2,103 Estimated rent
Home value
$296,600
$270,000 - $326,000
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Screen lanaiFull en suite bathroomPrivate backyardQuartz countertopsSparkling poolFashionable color schemeBuilt-in entertainment center
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Listed by:
Drew Farrar 863-528-3771,
1513 REALTY LLC 863-431-2000
Bought with:
Heidi Gravel, 427175
WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC.
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: K4902961
Originating MLS: Lake Wales
Originating MLS: Lake Wales
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), En Suite Bathroom, Single Vanity, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 470 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47x10
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x7
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Shutters, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,362
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 24x20
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Child Safety Fence, Gunite, In Ground
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pool
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 140
- Features: City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 283006940830005170
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: EAST LAKE PARK PH 04
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Wales
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $263,175
- Annual tax amount: $3,398
- Date on market: 6/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 3 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, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $303,500+4.7%$219/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #K4902961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2025 | Pending sale | $289,900$209/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Listing removed | $289,900$209/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #K4902961 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900+9.4%$209/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #K4902961 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2020 | Sold | $265,000-1.8%$191/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2020 | Pending sale | $269,900$195/sqft |
Source: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY #P4913249 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $269,900+136.8%$195/sqft |
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| 4/4/2002 | Sold | $114,000$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,527 +8.4% | $218,973 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $3,253 +2.4% | $212,802 +3% |
| 2023 | $3,176 +7% | $206,604 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,969 -1.2% | $200,586 +3% |
| 2021 | $3,005 +8.4% | $194,744 +39.8% |
| 2020 | $2,773 +5.3% | $139,281 +10% |
| 2019 | $2,633 -5.3% | $126,619 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $2,779 +8.1% | $120,861 +15.5% |
| 2017 | $2,570 +22.5% | $104,644 +10% |
| 2016 | $2,097 +12% | $95,131 +10% |
| 2015 | $1,872 +3.1% | $86,483 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $1,815 -10.8% | $82,894 -4.7% |
| 2013 | $2,034 +1.3% | $86,996 +2.9% |
| 2012 | $2,008 +61.3% | $84,555 -11.9% |
| 2011 | $1,245 -29.8% | $95,943 -20.1% |
| 2010 | $1,775 -18.4% | $120,039 -8.8% |
| 2009 | $2,174 -39.2% | $131,659 -17.5% |
| 2008 | $3,576 | $159,676 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $3,712 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $2,690 +3.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,592 +11.3% | $99,310 +7.7% |
| 2002 | $2,328 +92.1% | $92,190 +26.3% |
| 2001 | $1,212 | $72,989 |
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Neighborhood: 33853
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- 2/10Spook Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
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