Polk County property record for 217 Oleander Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.562 acres (24,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $425 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-08-941000-025172 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-08-941000-025172 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,446 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 828 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,485 sqft (0.562 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 256 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Patio Area | 784 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 217 OLEANDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33898-5238 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | GOLF VIEW PARK PB 14 PG 23 23A BLK 25 ALL OF LOTS 16 & 17 LESS THAT PART OF LOT 17 DESC AS BEG NE COR OF LOT RUN SLY ALONG E LOT LINE 50 FT W TO A PT 80 FT S OF NW COR OF LOT RUN NELY ALONG W LOT LINE 80 FT SELY ALONG N LOT LINE 164 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLF VIEW PARK |
| Legal Tract | 941000 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
217 Oleander Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 OLEANDER RD, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5238 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200863263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7603 / 797 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Oleander Rd was $425 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,197 (+2.7%) | $211,014 (-1.68%) Land $26,689 Building $184,325 | |
| 2025 | $425.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,325 | $214,610 Land $25,465 Building $189,145 |
| 2023 | $998.00 (+4.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,409 (+3%) | $236,454 (+39.57%) Land $24,965 Building $211,489 |
| 2022 | $959.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,504 | $169,419 Land $9,025 Building $160,394 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Oleander Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
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 217 Oleander Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 84% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 170 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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