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For sale by owner
  • $399,000

    869 Herrod Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898

    3beds
    3,200sqft
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    $2,614/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1959
    0.7 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $125/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Durable metal roof
    ?? Lakefront New Construction Opportunity — Customize Your Dream Home! Thomas Lake | Lake Wales, FL | Offered at $399,999 Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and unlimited potential. Situated on .7 acres along the serene shoreline of Thomas Lake — a private lake with only four homes — this elevated two-story new build allows you to finish the home your way and live the lake life you’ve always dreamed of. Wake up to expansive water views from your spacious covered balcony, just steps from the living room and primary bedroom, and enjoy direct access to the lake via your very own 75’ private dock plus a private boat launch — ideal for boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in golden-hour sunsets. ? ? Property Highlights ? Lakefront with Private 75’ Dock & Boat Launch — rare, ready-to-enjoy access ? Massive Lower-Level Garage & Flex Space Oversized 2-stall garage with additional enclosed area featuring plumbing & layout for: • Outdoor kitchen entertainment zone • Future guest suite • Home gym or hobby room ? Plumbing Completed + Electrical in Progress • Rough-in plumbing throughout • Electrical meter, main panel, and sub-panel already connected ? Large Covered Balcony — panoramic lake views from main living spaces ? Durable Metal Roof ? Municipal Water & .7 Acre Lot ? ?? Prime Central Florida Location Live secluded but close to everywhere you want to be: ?? 10 minutes to downtown Lake Wales ?? 45 miles to Orlando ?? 60 miles to Tampa ?? 68 miles to Vero Beach The perfect hub for work, adventure, beaches & theme parks — with the bonus of peaceful evenings at home on the lake. ? ?? The Best Part? You choose the finishes — cabinetry, flooring, lighting, and your ideal kitchen design — and bring your vision to life. A rare opportunity to own new construction lakefront property without the long wait or limitations of pre-built designs. ? ?? This is where your story meets the water. Don’t miss your chance to make this lakefront dream your own!
    What the owner loves about this home
    Tranquility and privacy
    42 days
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    Property Owner (407) 242-0273

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Features
      • Flooring: Concrete
      • Basement: Partially finished
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 20
      • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Stucco, Wood, Cement / Concrete
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Water
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Water
      Lot
      • Size: 0.7 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 283001938200001803

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • masonry
      • Foundation: Retaining Wall
      • Roof: Metal
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1959

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Lake Wales

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $125/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $104,590
      • Annual tax amount: $833
      • Date on market: 7/6/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,096/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Listed for sale$399,000-0.2%$125/sqft
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        4/6/2026Listing removed--
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        12/21/2025Price change$399,999-28.4%$125/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        10/29/2025Listed for sale$559,000+229.8%$175/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        3/24/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/15/2020Listing removed$169,499$53/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/5/2020Price change$169,499+0.3%$53/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/29/2020Listed for sale$169,000$53/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$833 -1%$104,590 -0.2%
        2024$841 -20.3%$104,758 +39.8%
        2023$1,055 +14.5%$74,952 +10%
        2022$922 +7.4%$68,138 +10%
        2021$858 +3.5%$61,944 +4.4%
        2020$829 +4%$59,328 +7.1%
        2019$797 -1.4%$55,388 +3.9%
        2018$808 +2.5%$53,324 +31.1%
        2017$788 +44.2%$40,676 +10%
        2016$547 +0.6%$36,978 +3.1%
        2015$543 +5.1%$35,852 +2.6%
        2014$517 -1.8%$34,956 +7.2%
        2013$526 +0.8%$32,619 +4.6%
        2012$522 -1%$31,194 +10%
        2011$527 -3%$28,358 +10%
        2010$544 +37.5%$25,780 +10%
        2009$395 $23,436
        2007-- --
        2006$340 --
        2005-- --
        2004$1,065 -0.7%--
        2003$1,072 +4.3%$89,345 +4.9%
        2002$1,027 +2.3%$85,206 +1.6%
        2001$1,005 $83,864
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 33898

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        33 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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