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1029 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1029 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.988 acres (43,020 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$395,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$6,101 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN27-30-01-881500-000191

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-30-01-881500-000191
Alternative APNs
  • 013027881500000191
  • 13027000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,300 sqft
Utility RoomUtility Room
FlooringTerrazzo
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area43,020 sqft (0.988 acres)
Lot Dimensions430 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area760 sqft
Patio Area120 sqft
Utility Building280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address1029 SUNSET DR
CityLAKE WALES
StateFL
Zip33853-4226
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1A
Legal DescriptionLAKE WALES HGHTS PB 4 PG 86 LOT 19 LESS S 30 FT FOR ST & LAND LYING BETWEEN N LINE OF LOT & LAKE WALES LAKE LYING BETWEEN E & W LOT LINES OF LOT AS EXTENDED TO LAKE
Legal Range27E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLAKE WALES HGHTS
Legal Tract881500
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKE WALES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract14304

Owner

1029 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 29, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Oct 23, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Dec 9, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
MFC JR PROPERTIES LLC
Jun 5, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 23, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 9, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023250247
Deed Book / Page12883 / 1078
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJul 29, 2026
Property Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226
Document Number0000181571
Book / Page14094 / 561
Instrument DateJul 23, 2026
Instrument2026181571
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0000181571,
DateJul 29, 2026
Book Page14094/561
Instrument2026181571
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.49%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateOct 23, 2023
Property Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226
Document Number0000250247
Book / Page12883 / 1078
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 86
Instrument DateOct 17, 2023
Instrument2023250247
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,765.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1021 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0128831080
DateOct 23, 2023
Instrument12883/1080
Lender
NameEVERETT FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateDec 9, 2022
Property Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226
Document Number0000319818
Book / Page12513 / 2094
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 86
Instrument DateDec 6, 2022
Instrument2022319818
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 21, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,275.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4249 SW HIGH MEADOWS AVE, PALM CITY, FL 34990-3726

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1021 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0125132096
DateDec 9, 2022
Instrument12513/2096
Lender
NameMFC JR PROPERTIES LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJun 5, 2018
Property Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226
Document Number0105051688
Book / Page010505 / 001688
Instrument DateMay 31, 2018
Instrument118863
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,085.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3353 SE GRAN PARK WAY STUART FL 349978837, STUART, FL 34997-8837

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJun 5, 2018
Property Address1029 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226
Document Number0105051692
Book / Page010505 / 001692
Instrument DateMay 31, 2018
Instrument118864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3353 SE GRAN PARK WAY STUART FL 349978837, STUART, FL 34997-8837

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1029 Sunset Dr was $6,101, up 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityLake Wales City
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$321,527 (+6.21%) Land $98,400 Building $223,127$321,527 (+6.21%) Land $98,400 Building $223,127
2025$6,101.00 (+2.11%)$302,720 Land $67,650 Building $235,070$302,720 Land $67,650 Building $235,070
2024$5,975.00 (+11.83%)
2023$5,343.00 (+53.45%)$267,640 (+32.48%) Land $65,190 Building $202,450$267,640 (+32.48%) Land $65,190 Building $202,450
2022$3,482.00$202,016 Land $54,120 Building $147,896$202,016 Land $54,120 Building $147,896

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1029 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Wildfire risk around 1029 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LAKE WALES
serves 18,722 people · EPA ID FL6532234
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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