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139 E Johnson Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Property Records

Polk County property record for 139 E Johnson Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details6,420 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.517 acres (22,512 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$123,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$4,639 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Sale
Oct 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN27-30-01-883000-039160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-30-01-883000-039160
Alternative APNs
  • 013027883000039160
  • 13027000

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area6,420 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area6,420 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area22,512 sqft (0.517 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / LotCommercial
Canopy216 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address135 E JOHNSON AVE
CityLAKE WALES
StateFL
Zip33853-4169
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeC2
Legal DescriptionLAKE WALES PB 1 PG 88A 88B S1&2 T30 R27 BLK 39 LOTS 15 & 16
Legal Range27E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLAKE WALES
Legal Tract883000
Legal Block39
Legal Lot Number15,16
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKE WALES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract15500

Owner

139 E Johnson Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2019.

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1221 HIGHLAND PARK DR S, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-7470
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 29, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
REAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES LLC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC
Oct 25, 2018Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 29, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201963035
Deed Book / Page10792 / 1802
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMar 29, 2019
Property Address139 E JOHNSON AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4169
Document Number0107921802
Book / Page010792 / 001802
Instrument DateMar 28, 2019
Instrument63035
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2019
Title CompanyREAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES LLC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$861.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1221 HIGHLAND PARK DR S LAKE WALES FL 338987470, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-7470

October 2018: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Document TypeDeed in Lieu of Foreclosure
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateOct 25, 2018
Property Address139 E JOHNSON AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4169
Document Number0106520423
Book / Page010652 / 000423
Instrument DateOct 19, 2018
Instrument225099
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address1375 N BROADWAY AVE BARTOW FL 338303309, BARTOW, FL 33830-3309

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 139 E Johnson Ave was $4,639.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityLake Wales City
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$219,568 (-4.62%) Land $47,276 Building $172,292$219,568 (-4.62%) Land $47,276 Building $172,292
2025$4,639.00$230,192 Land $47,276 Building $182,916$230,192 Land $47,276 Building $182,916
2023$5,141.00 (+11.98%)$244,255 (+7.75%) Land $47,276 Building $196,979$244,255 (+7.75%) Land $47,276 Building $196,979
2022$4,591.00$226,692 Land $47,276 Building $179,416$226,692 Land $47,276 Building $179,416

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 139 E Johnson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2004.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims7 (2004–2005)
Most Recent ClaimAug 2005 · Hurricane Katrina Evacuation

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

Wildfire risk around 139 E Johnson Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LAKE WALES
serves 18,722 people · EPA ID FL6532234
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.

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