528 S 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES, FL 33853
What's special
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath historic home in the heart of Lake Wales, blending vintage mediterranean revival allure with functional modern updates. Built during the 1920s Florida land boom era, the home reflects the Spanish Mission and Mediterranean Revival architectural influences of the period, showcasing a textured white stucco exterior featuring a FULLY FENCED yard, timeless character, valuable updates, and exceptional DETACHED GARAGE plus WORKSHOP space. Inside, the home showcases original hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace with detailed tile surround, arched French doors, glass display built-ins, and a bright kitchen with crisp white cabinetry. Both bedrooms feature walk-in closets, providing excellent storage, while the primary bedroom offers the added comfort of a NEWER MINI SPLIT system, approximately 2 years old, providing dedicated cooling specifically for the primary bedroom in addition to the home’s 2014 central AC. A tankless water heater approximately 2 years old, electrical updated approximately 12 years ago, plumbing updated approximately 10–12 years ago, and a roof approximately 13 years old with no known leaks or damage. The home also offers TWO PATIOS and awnings, creating multiple spaces to enjoy the outdoors. A standout feature is the detached 2-car garage with an approximately 10-foot ceiling and dedicated workshop, featuring its own electrical panel, metal roof, and a convenient exterior sink, plus an additional half bath. This versatile space provides exceptional room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, projects, or workshop use. The property also features natural gas service. Conveniently located near downtown Lake Wales, local shopping, dining, schools, parks, and everyday amenities, this property combines historic charm, functional updates, and hard-to-find garage and workshop space in a central Lake Wales location.
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Originating MLS: East PolkTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
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Listing updated:
David Small 407-601-8351,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1 863-508-3000,
June Asher 352-348-0791,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Originating MLS: East Polk
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Built-In Shelving, Pantry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,220
- Total interior livable area: 1,064 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Storage
- Fencing: Board,Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8,947 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 67.3 x 125
- Features: Landscaped, Level
- Residential vegetation: Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 273012922500000020
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: CONNER SUB
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lake Wales
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $107,408
- Annual tax amount: $367
- Date on market: 9/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000-15.1%$211/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4965018 | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listing removed | $265,000$249/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #S5121118 | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $265,000$249/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #S5121118 | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Listing removed | $265,000$249/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6113049 | ||
| 11/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $265,000-4.7%$249/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6113049 | ||
| 5/25/2023 | Listed for sale | $278,000+141.7%$261/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6113049 | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner | ||
| 5/1/2019 | Sold | $115,000+187.5%$108/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
| 8/25/2014 | Sold | $40,000-18.4%$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 4/16/2014 | Listed for sale | $49,000$46/sqft |
Source: Owner | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193 +4.7% | $60,699 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $185 +2.9% | $58,988 +3% |
| 2023 | $180 +2.9% | $57,270 +3% |
| 2022 | $175 -0.4% | $55,602 +3% |
| 2021 | $175 -85.1% | $53,983 -7.3% |
| 2020 | $1,179 +7.9% | $58,225 +10% |
| 2019 | $1,093 -11.8% | $52,932 +10% |
| 2018 | $1,239 +20.3% | $48,120 -2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,030 +32.1% | $49,177 +34% |
| 2016 | $780 +0.4% | $36,712 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $776 | $35,863 +48.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $24,121 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $23,765 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $23,368 -0.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $23,571 -22.5% |
| 2010 | $110 +10.9% | $30,396 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $100 +9.3% | $29,597 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $91 | $29,567 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $65 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $23 +121.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $11 | $25,906 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $25,299 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $24,901 |
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