Polk County property record for 1059 Sunset Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,286 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.764 acres (33,267 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,052 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-01-881000-000010 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-01-881000-000010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,286 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,286 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 33,267 sqft (0.764 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 540 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 270 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 467 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 1059 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 VIEW HILL SUB PB 12 PG 1 LOTS 1 & 5 & LAND LYING BETWEEN N LINE LOT 1 & LK WALES LK LYING BETWEEN E & W LOT LINE OF LOT 1 AS EXTENDED TO THE LAKE |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE VIEW HILL SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 881000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 14304 |
1059 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1059 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK & TRUST |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9764 / 2027 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000231626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 1059 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000093962 |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Book Page | 13089/866 |
| Instrument | 2024093962 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FROSTPROOF, FL 33843 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1059 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
| Document Number | 0000231626 |
| Book / Page | 12393 / 816 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022231626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 710 S OAK AVE, 710, BARTOW, FL 33830-5747 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1059 SUNSET DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4226 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1059 Sunset Dr was $2,052 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $149,768 (+2.7%) | $229,366 (+4.62%) Land $66,040 Building $163,326 | |
| 2025 | $2,052.00 Homeowner's exemption | $145,831 | $219,230 Land $45,402 Building $173,828 |
| 2023 | $1,982.00 (+6.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,593 (+3%) | $212,581 (+14.69%) Land $43,751 Building $168,830 |
| 2022 | $1,855.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,585 | $185,351 Land $36,322 Building $149,029 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1059 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 1059 Sunset Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 106 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 |
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