Polk County property record for 1016 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (13,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $14,400 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $849 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-01-881500-000482 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-01-881500-000482 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,219 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,219 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 13,987 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 596 sqft |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Utility Building | 162 sqft |
| Street Address | 1016 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33853-4247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LAKE WALES HGHTS PB 4 PG 86 LOT 48 N1/2 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE WALES HGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 881500 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 14304 |
1016 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1016 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012173392 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8760 / 1741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1016 Sunset Dr was $849 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Lake Wales City |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,421 (+2.7%) | $208,557 (-3.3%) Land $23,588 Building $184,969 | |
| 2025 | $849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,096 | $215,681 Land $21,392 Building $194,289 |
| 2023 | $887.00 (+7.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,233 (+3%) | $208,259 (+18.69%) Land $20,892 Building $187,367 |
| 2022 | $826.00 Homeowner's exemption | $78,867 | $175,472 Land $17,414 Building $158,058 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1016 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1016 Sunset Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LAKE WALES serves 18,722 people · EPA ID FL6532234 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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