203 W Sample Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851 Property Records

Polk County property record for 203 W Sample Ave, Lake Hamilton, FL 33851

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,287 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.344 acres (14,998 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$85,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill	$675 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`27-28-16-823000-013170`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`27-28-16-823000-013170`
Alternative APNs	`162827823000013170` `62827000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,287 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,655 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,287 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	14,998 sqft (0.344 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	368 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Unfinished Open Porch
Porch Area	72 sqft
Patio Area	64 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Utility Building	160 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	203 W SAMPLE AVE
City	LAKE HAMILTON
State	FL
Zip	33851
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1
Legal Description	LAKE HAMILTON PB 3A PG 34 BLK 13 LOTS 17 & 18
Legal Range	27E
Legal Township	28S
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	LAKE HAMILTON
Legal Tract	823000
Legal Block	13
Legal Lot Number	17,18
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	HAINES CITY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1030
Census Tract	14124

Owner

203 W Sample Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2004.

Source: Polk County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 702, LAKE HAMILTON, FL 33851-0702
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2004155426
Deed Book / Page	5870 / 230
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2026
Property Address	203 W SAMPLE AVE, LAKE HAMILTON, FL 33851
Document Number	0000216104
Book / Page	14143 / 1431
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2026
Instrument	2026216104
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000216104,
Date	Sep 4, 2026
Book Page	14143/1431
Instrument	2026216104

Lender

Name	CITIZENS TRUST COMPANY

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 203 W Sample Ave was $675 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Polk County
Municipality	Lake Hamilton Town
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$79,640 (+2.7%)	$208,411 (+6.21%) Land $37,750 Building $170,661
2025	$675.00 Homeowner's exemption	$77,546	$196,230 Land $37,750 Building $158,480
2023	$926.00 (+2.21%) Homeowner's exemption	$73,166 (+3%)	$196,297 (+16.79%) Land $36,750 Building $159,547
2022	$906.00 Homeowner's exemption	$71,035	$168,076 Land $30,600 Building $137,476

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 203 W Sample Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2004)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2004 · Tropical Storm Bonnie And Hurricane Charley
Claims by Event	Tropical Storm Bonnie And Hurricane Charley, Aug 2004 · 3 claims

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 203 W Sample Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.04% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON serves 2,430 people · EPA ID FL6530977
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 Haloacetic acids not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	11 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 140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30