Polk County property record for 1041 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,365 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.992 acres (43,203 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $522,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2023 Transfer + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-01-881500-000220 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-01-881500-000220 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,265 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,365 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 43,203 sqft (0.992 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 432 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Utility Building | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1041 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33853-4226 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LAKE WALES HGHTS PB 4 PG 86 LOT 22 & LAND LYING BETWEEN N LINE OF LOT & LAKE WALES LAKE LYING BETWEEN E & W LOT LINES OF SAID LOT AS EXTENDED TO LAKE |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE WALES HGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 881500 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 14304 |
1041 Sunset Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUSTCO BANK |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 3, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mar 15, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20269056 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13843 / 1875 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000207459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0000009056 |
| Book / Page | 13843 / 1875 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026009056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, AMOR TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,654.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0138431877 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 13843/1877 |
| Name | TRUSTCO BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0000207459 |
| Book / Page | 12824 / 179 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023207459 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0000032749 |
| Book / Page | 12579 / 1255 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023032749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0000004032 |
| Book / Page | 12060 / 1150 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022004032 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0115142209 |
| Book / Page | 011514 / 002209 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 282155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5 BENTON AR 720198279, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0108961938 |
| Book / Page | 010896 / 001938 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 139170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4260 HIGHWAY 5 BENTON AR 720198279, BENTON, AR 72019-8279 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1041 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0100911831 |
| Book / Page | 010091 / 001831 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 50100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1041 SUNSET DR LAKE WALES FL 338534226, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1041 Sunset Dr was $6,892.
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 | $408,445 (+5.82%) Land $98,400 Building $310,045 | $408,445 (+5.82%) Land $98,400 Building $310,045 | |
| 2025 | $6,892.00 Homeowner's exemption | $385,976 Land $67,650 Building $318,326 | $385,976 Land $67,650 Building $318,326 |
| 2023 | $6,623.00 (+14.58%) | $374,067 (+14.99%) Land $65,190 Building $308,877 | $374,067 (+14.99%) Land $65,190 Building $308,877 |
| 2022 | $5,780.00 | $325,314 Land $54,120 Building $271,194 | $325,314 Land $54,120 Building $271,194 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1041 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 1041 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 |
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| 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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