Polk County property record for 1036 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,481 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,890 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-01-881500-000531 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-01-881500-000531 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,057 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,810 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,558 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Shed Roof |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 15,481 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 464 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 464 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 592 sqft |
| Utility Building | 107 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 1036 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 53 LESS S 120 FT |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE WALES HGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 881500 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 14304 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 922 WINDTON OAK DR, RUSKIN, FL 33570-5323 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $234,681 (-3.29%) Land $24,933 Building $209,748 | $234,681 (-3.29%) Land $24,933 Building $209,748 | |
| 2025 | $4,890.00 (+343.74%) | $242,670 (+149.37%) Land $22,289 Building $220,381 | $242,670 (+3.51%) Land $22,289 Building $220,381 |
| 2023 | $1,102.00 (-0.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,315 (+3%) | $234,450 (+17.98%) Land $21,789 Building $212,661 |
| 2022 | $1,110.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,481 | $198,721 Land $18,131 Building $180,590 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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