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    • Price cut: $9.9K (8/11)
    $230,000

    838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33898

    3beds
    1,680sqft
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    $1,538/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1960
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $137/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Three bedroomsSeveral updated windowsNew stainmaster carpetMore than a quarter-acreNew flooring
    Virtually Staged. Three bedrooms, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, no HOA, and more than a quarter-acre in a convenient Lake Wales location—this move-in-ready home offers the space, flexibility, and freedom today’s buyers are searching for! With 1,680 square feet of living area and 2,312 total square feet, there is plenty of room for comfortable everyday living, visiting guests, a home office, or multigenerational needs. Fresh paint inside and out, new flooring, new Stainmaster carpet, real brick across the front, and several updated windows create a clean and welcoming feel. Major improvements include a metal roof and air handler installed in 2016, along with a newer water heater for added peace of mind. Step outside and enjoy an open backyard view with currently no rear neighbors. Financing opportunities may make this home even more affordable! Located in a USDA-eligible area, qualified buyers may be able to purchase with 100% financing and no down payment. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members are also encouraged to explore the valuable benefits of VA financing. USDA and VA financing are welcomed, subject to buyer, property, appraisal, and lender approval. Ask your lender whether one of these programs could help make 838 Blackwood Drive your next home! The location puts you close to schools, Lake Wailes, Bok Tower Gardens, shopping, dining, and the shops, restaurants, and community events of historic downtown Lake Wales. You will also be less than half a mile from legendary Spook Hill, where cars appear to roll uphill on their own! Take a drive through the area, experience Spook Hill for yourself, and pass by 838 Blackwood Drive while you are in the neighborhood. Then take the next step and come experience everything this home has to offer on the inside. This may be the Lake Wales home you have been waiting for!
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    Listed by:

    Dave Westphal 863-287-3302,

    REAL BROKER, LLC 855-450-0442

    Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: P4939466MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Orlando Regional

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 196 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x14
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 132 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12x11
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 60 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6x10
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: First
      • Area: 60 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6x10
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Built-in Closet
      • Level: First
      • Area: 121 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 11x11
      Bathroom 3
      • Level: First
      Foyer
      • Level: First
      • Area: 308 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14x22
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Area: 140 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 10x14
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 72 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 8x9
      Utility room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 60 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6x10
      Heating
      • Central, Electric
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Split Bedroom
      • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
      • Doors: Sliding Doors
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,312
      • Total interior livable area: 1,680 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Carport
      • Carport spaces: 2
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Exterior features: Storage
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 282931937690004060
      • Zoning: R-1A
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Brick
      • Foundation: Slab
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1960

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Pet fee: $0 monthly
      • Subdivision: WOODLAND HILLS
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lake Wales

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $137/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $198,986
      • Annual tax amount: $1,688
      • Date on market: 7/30/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 33 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan,VA Loan
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Electric utility on property: Yes
      • Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/17/2026Pending sale$230,000$137/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #P4939466 Report a problem
        8/11/2026Price change$230,000-4.1%$137/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #P4939466 Report a problem
        7/31/2026Price change$239,900+33.3%$143/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #P4939466 Report a problem
        7/14/2026Pending sale$180,000+63.6%$107/sqft
        Source: Stellar MLS #P4939309 Report a problem
        12/29/2016Sold$110,000-4.3%$65/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/17/2016Pending sale$115,000$68/sqft
        Source: BENDER REALTY, LLC #L4714936 Report a problem
        11/4/2016Listed for sale$115,000$68/sqft
        Source: BENDER REALTY, LLC #L4714936 Report a problem
        10/21/2016Pending sale$115,000+117%$68/sqft
        Source: BENDER REALTY, LLC #L4714936 Report a problem
        9/17/2015Sold$53,000-11.5%$32/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/22/2015Pending sale$59,900$36/sqft
        Source: Homepath #P4703328 Report a problem
        8/14/2015Listed for sale$59,900$36/sqft
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        8/8/2015Pending sale$59,900$36/sqft
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        7/25/2015Price change$59,900-3.2%$36/sqft
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        7/18/2015Listed for sale$61,900$37/sqft
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        7/14/2015Pending sale$61,900$37/sqft
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        6/18/2015Price change$61,900-3.3%$37/sqft
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        6/12/2015Listed for sale$64,000$38/sqft
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        5/20/2015Pending sale$64,000$38/sqft
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        5/13/2015Price change$64,000-8.4%$38/sqft
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        3/24/2015Price change$69,900-11.4%$42/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Winter Haven #P4703328 Report a problem
        1/21/2015Price change$78,900+21.6%$47/sqft
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        1/20/2015Listed for sale$64,900+95.5%$39/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Report a problem
        9/5/2014Sold$33,200-73.4%$20/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/10/2005Sold$125,000+228.9%$74/sqft
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        2/17/2005Sold$38,000-34.5%$23/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        9/4/1996Sold$58,000$35/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,514 +8.7%$119,086 +2.9%
        2024$1,392 +3.4%$115,730 +3%
        2023$1,346 +7.8%$112,359 +3%
        2022$1,249 -0.1%$109,086 +3%
        2021$1,250 +1.5%$105,909 +1.4%
        2020$1,232 +1.1%$104,447 +2.3%
        2019$1,218 -10.7%$102,099 +1.9%
        2018$1,364 +1.5%$100,195 +2.1%
        2017$1,344 -18.7%$98,134 +26.2%
        2016$1,652 +7.9%$77,773 +10%
        2015$1,531 -1.3%$70,722 -0.2%
        2014$1,551 -9.7%$70,843 -3.6%
        2013$1,718 +129.4%$73,458 +3.9%
        2012$749 -12.3%$70,689 -10.4%
        2011$854 -11.6%$78,893 -6.3%
        2010$967 -31.4%$84,224 -15.9%
        2009$1,408 -19.6%$100,143 -16.3%
        2008$1,751 $119,670
        2007-- --
        2006$2,280 --
        2005-- --
        2004$899 -0.8%--
        2003$906 +12.3%$59,718 +4.9%
        2002$807 +2.9%$56,951 +1.6%
        2001$784 $56,054
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        Neighborhood: 33898

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        38 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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