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Sold for $575,000
  • $575,000

    722 CARLTON AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853

    5beds
    4,116sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    0.43 Acres Lot
    $597,300 Zestimate®
    $140/sqft
    $3,377 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $597,300

    $550,000 - $651,000

    $3,377/mo

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    What's special

    Amazing historic pool homeNatural lightingHot tubDutch doorGuest bathroomPrivate bathroomWrap-around staircase
    What an opportunity to own this beautiful home at this price......A Lake Wales staple since 1938, this beautiful custom-built concrete block home has undergone a complete transformation inside and outside since the sellers purchased this amazing historic pool home, with guest house. The floorplan of this home is elegant and perfect for entertaining with multiple spaces for guests to mingle. The foyer opening on the main floor boasts a 20 ft ceiling height and 9'4 throughout the main floor. In addition to the many other features this home also comes equipped with natural gas connections in the main house for the kitchen range, tankless water heater, dryer, and pool heater.  The home has undergone updates to electrical and plumbing. The kitchen transformation includes honed Venatino Marble countertops, backsplash and counter to ceiling marble framing kitchen window, Framed Marble Waterfall Island, Refinished hardwood floors, Brass faucet and door hardware, In cabinet and under cabinet lighting, Dutch door for laundry room, Original swinging doors restored and installed, Kitchen cabinets in main and butler’s pantry with glass and Chippendale mullions, Serena and Lily/visual comfort lighting, and Restoration Hardware 6 in cabinet and drawer pulls. Primary and guest bathroom updates include new sinks and toilets installed in 2023.  Plantation shutters installed on all 53, YES 53, window openings throughout the home. The natural lighting in this luxurious historic home is absolutely amazing. 2021 Attic insulation enhanced to R-38. The exterior updates include the full roof replacement of the main home, guest house, and cabana in 2021. The exterior HVAC was replaced in 2022 Exterior paint of the main home, installation of exterior stucco and brick wall around the rear of the home and pool area, pool and hot tub were resurfaced and re-tiled, saltwater system conversion, variable speed Pentair pump installed, Pentair LED Lighting installed, waterfalls included. In 2022 an irrigation well was installed and all exterior hose bibs pull water from the irrigation well.  In 2023 a new irrigation system was installed in the front and rear yard. New 3-Tiered Landscaping design in addition to the front porch extension that allows for a beautiful view of lake Wailes lake.  The splendid views from the primary bedroom include Bok Tower and Walesbilt Hotel. Within the home there is a plethora of storage space and closets for all your decorations and decor. Two of the bedrooms have built-in dressers.  Additional storage can be found in the basement. The guest house suite has its own private entrance, a full kitchen and appliances, a private bathroom with walk in shower, two large sliding glass doors for natural lighting. This space has so many possibilities for friends, family, or potential income. This home offers so many unique and intrinsic features of the traditional 1930's era, from the wrap-around staircase to the art deco flair, you will not want to miss owning this beautiful home.  The location of the home is a very short distance to downtown shopping, restaurants, and the 3 mile walking path around Lake Wailes Lake.

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    Listed by:

    Craig Burke 863-899-5010,

    CRAIG BURKE REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC 863-899-5010

    Bought with:

    Nicole Wirth, 3236021

    SMITH & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: B4901343MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Bartow

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Family Room, Florida Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Utility Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 16x13
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Built-in Closet
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 16x11
    Bedroom 3
    • Features: Built-in Closet
    • Level: Second
    • Dimensions: 16x11
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Built-in Closet
    • Level: Second
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Tub With Shower
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    • Dimensions: 16x15
    Family room
    • Level: First
    • Dimensions: 20x12
    Florida room
    • Level: First
    • Dimensions: 11x10
    Kitchen
    • Features: Pantry, Kitchen Island
    • Level: First
    • Dimensions: 15x14
    Living room
    • Level: First
    • Dimensions: 30x16
    Other
    • Features: Shower No Tub
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Central, Electric, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
    • Windows: Shutters, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Crawl Space,Interior Entry
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,179
    • Total interior livable area: 4,116 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway, Parking Pad
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Storage
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Deck, Fiber Optic Lighting, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water
    • Has spa: Yes
    • Spa features: Heated
    • Fencing: Fenced,Masonry
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Lake
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Lake
    Lot
    • Size: 0.43 Acres
    • Dimensions: 103 x 180 M/L
    • Features: Corner Lot, City Lot, Sidewalk
    • Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
    Details
    • Additional structures: Cabana, Guest House, Shed(s)
    • Parcel number: 273001883000062010
    • Zoning: RES
    • Special conditions: None

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Block, Stucco
    • Foundation: Basement, Block, Concrete Perimeter, Crawlspace
    • Roof: Shingle,Tile
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1938

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public, Well
    • Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Street Lights

    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: $140/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $441,626
    • Annual tax amount: $2,732
    • Date on market: 10/3/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 23 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Total actual rent: 0
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/20/2023Sold$575,000$140/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #B4901343 Report a problem
    10/27/2023Pending sale$575,000$140/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #B4901343 Report a problem
    10/11/2023Price change$575,000-17.8%$140/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #B4901343 Report a problem
    10/8/2023Price change$699,900-10.3%$170/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #B4901343 Report a problem
    10/3/2023Listed for sale$779,900+171.3%$189/sqft
    Source: Stellar MLS #B4901343 Report a problem
    6/8/2018Sold$287,500-4.1%$70/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/5/2018Price change$299,900-6%$73/sqft
    Source: WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC. #K4701463 Report a problem
    3/29/2017Listed for sale$319,000+22.7%$78/sqft
    Source: WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC. #K4701463 Report a problem
    12/31/2003Sold$260,000$63/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,847 +8.3%$334,074 +2.9%
    2024$5,397 +108.7%$324,659 +84.2%
    2023$2,586 +7.1%$176,226 +3%
    2022$2,414 -1%$171,093 +3%
    2021$2,439 +1.1%$166,110 +1.4%
    2020$2,413 +0.3%$163,817 +2.3%
    2019$2,405 -5.7%$160,134 -0.9%
    2018$2,551 -2.5%$161,577 +2.1%
    2017$2,617 +9.1%$158,254 +2.1%
    2016$2,400 -1.2%$154,999 +0.7%
    2015$2,428 +0.3%$153,922 +0.8%
    2014$2,421 -4.2%$152,700 +1.7%
    2013$2,529 +1%$150,074 +1.7%
    2012$2,505 -18.5%$147,565 -16%
    2011$3,074 +3.4%$175,703 +1.5%
    2010$2,972 -3.2%$173,106 +2.7%
    2009$3,071 +8%$168,555 +0.1%
    2008$2,842 $168,387
    2007-- --
    2006$3,471 --
    2005-- --
    2004$3,272 +24.9%--
    2003$2,620 +6.5%$125,383 +2.4%
    2002$2,461 +2%$122,444 +1.6%
    2001$2,412 $120,516
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 33853

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Hillcrest Elementary-PO
    • Middle: Mclaughlin Middle
    • 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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