DON'T DELAY, CALL TODAY TO PREVIEW THIS CUSTOM BUILT, ONE OWNER WELL MAINTAINED SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CBS HOME. THIS LOVELY HOME SITTING ON A LARGE LUSHLY LANDSCAPED LOT WITH LOTS OF TREES AND IS PARTIALLY FENCED. WALKING INSIDE THIS HOME YOU HAVE A SPACIOUS OPEN LIVING AREA, REALLY NICE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COMBO WITH FRENCH DOORS LEADING INTO THE FAMILY ROOM, AN INSIDE LAUNDRY AND UTILITY ROOM, A SPLIT FLOOR PLAN WITH NICE SIZE BEDROOM AND WALK IN CLOSETS, ALL TILED FLOORS AND NO HOA FEES. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR SHOPPING, SCHOOLS AND MEDICAL.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
438 E POLK AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853
2beds
1,820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
0.77 Acres Lot
$276,200 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,055 Estimated rent
Home value
$276,200
$251,000 - $304,000
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Family roomLots of treesFrench doorsUtility roomInside laundryTiled floorsSplit floor plan
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Listed by:
Heidi Gravel 863-676-8058,
WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC. 863-676-8058
Bought with:
John Desautels, II, 3045123
JOHN E DESAUTELS & ASSOCIATES
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: K4903040
Originating MLS: Lake Wales
Originating MLS: Lake Wales
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x11
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x21
Laundry
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x22
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,212
- Total interior livable area: 1,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Portico
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, City Lot, Landscaped, Level
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 273001883000057014
- Zoning: R-1A
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Public, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Well, Street Lights, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LAKE WALES
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Wales
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,915
- Annual tax amount: $1,673
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Sold | $280,000-5.4%$154/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #K4903040 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $296,000$163/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #K4903040 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $296,000+7.8%$163/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #K4903040 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4918809 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2022 | Pending sale | $274,500$151/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4918809 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $274,500+684.3%$151/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4918809 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2006 | Sold | $35,000+169.2%$19/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/1997 | Sold | $13,000$7/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,500 +8.7% | $118,392 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $1,379 +3.4% | $115,055 +3% |
| 2023 | $1,333 +7.8% | $111,704 +3% |
| 2022 | $1,237 -0.1% | $108,450 +3% |
| 2021 | $1,238 +1.5% | $105,291 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,220 +1.2% | $103,837 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,206 +1.7% | $101,502 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,186 -11% | $99,609 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,332 +17.1% | $97,560 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,137 -1.1% | $95,553 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,150 +1% | $94,889 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,139 -4.1% | $94,136 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $1,188 +1.9% | $92,745 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $1,166 -7.7% | $91,195 -5.7% |
| 2011 | $1,263 +3.8% | $96,725 +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1,216 -1.1% | $95,296 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,230 +7.2% | $92,791 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,147 | $92,698 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,621 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $1,508 +2.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,467 +7% | $81,220 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $1,372 +2.4% | $79,316 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,340 | $78,067 |
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Neighborhood: 33853
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Spook Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts AcademyGrades: 6-11Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Bartow Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 16 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Polk Avenue Elem
- High: Lake Wales Senior High
Source: Stellar MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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