Polk County property record for 1049 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,866 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.906 acres (39,452 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,766 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-01-881500-000241 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-01-881500-000241 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,866 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,284 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,866 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 39,452 sqft (0.906 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 438 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Street Address | 1049 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 24 LESS E 10 FT & LAND LYING BETWEEN N LINE OF THAT PART OF SAID LOT & LAKE WALES LAKE LYING BETWEEN E & W LINES OF THAT PART 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 | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 14304 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1049 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4351 / 1243 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000133443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1049 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0000133443 |
| Book / Page | 12720 / 1091 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023133443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| 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 | 1049 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
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 | $135,154 (+2.7%) | $290,318 (+5.83%) Land $89,280 Building $201,038 | |
| 2025 | $1,766.00 (+2.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,601 (+5.99%) | $274,322 (+2.26%) Land $61,380 Building $212,942 |
| 2023 | $1,721.00 (+6.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,167 (+3%) | $268,268 (+12.38%) Land $59,148 Building $209,120 |
| 2022 | $1,610.00 Homeowner's exemption | $120,550 | $238,710 Land $49,104 Building $189,606 |
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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