Polk County property record for 1044 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,219 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,184 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $204,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,638 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-01-881500-000263 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-01-881500-000263 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,219 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,219 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 19,184 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Pool Type | Enclosed Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 392 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Utility Building | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1044 SUNSET DR |
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| 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 26 N 165 FT OF W 125 FT LESS N 30 FT FOR ROAD & BEG 150 FT E OF NW COR OF LOT RUN WLY 25 FT SLY 165 FT NELY TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE WALES HGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 881500 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 1044 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIS BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2007 |
| Deed Document Number | 201723209 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10057 / 1097 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000045269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 1044 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4247 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1044 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4247 |
| Document Number | 0000267507 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11936/1568 |
| Instrument | 2021267507 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1044 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4247 |
| Document Number | 0100571098 |
| Book / Page | 010057 / 001098 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 23209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,428.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1044 SUNSET DR LAKE WALES FL 338534247, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4247 |
| Document Number | 100571099 |
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| Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 010057/001099 |
| Instrument | 23210 |
| Name | AMERIS BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARLETTA, GA 30067 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 5, 2047 |
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 | $230,587 (+2.7%) | $386,619 (+5.1%) Land $28,266 Building $358,353 | |
| 2025 | $3,638.00 (+6.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $224,525 (+5.99%) | $367,851 (+3.39%) Land $24,510 Building $343,341 |
| 2023 | $3,423.00 (+6.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $211,842 (+3%) | $355,790 (+14.38%) Land $24,010 Building $331,780 |
| 2022 | $3,210.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,672 | $311,066 Land $19,908 Building $291,158 |
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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