Polk County property record for 218 Piney Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33898
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,091 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,065 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-08-941000-008081 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-08-941000-008081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,091 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,924 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 291 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 45 sqft |
| Street Address | 218 PINEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33898-5344 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | GOLF VIEW PARK PB 14 PG 23 23A BLK 8 LOT 8 LESS BEG AT NW COR OF LOT 8 RUN E 10 FT S 05 DEG 31 MIN 28 SEC W 75.93 FT TO S LINE OF LOT 8 S 88 DEG 22 MIN 35 SEC W 22 FT TO SW COR OF LOT 8 N 14 DEG 12 MIN 35 SEC E 78.62 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLF VIEW PARK |
| Legal Tract | 941000 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
218 Piney Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 218 PINEY AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5344 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MIDFLORIDA CU |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202392387 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12661 / 1189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 218 PINEY AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5344 |
| Document Number | 0000092387 |
| Book / Page | 12661 / 1189 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 23&23A |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023092387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $945.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 790 BARCLAY TER, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3568 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 PINEY AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5344 |
| Document Number | 0126611191 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 12661/1191 |
| Name | MIDFLORIDA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 218 PINEY AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5344 |
| Document Number | 0114040160 |
| Book / Page | 011404 / 000160 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 210578 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 790 BARCLAY TER LAKE WALES FL 338533568, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3568 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Piney Ave was $1,065 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 | $120,153 (-2.02%) Land $14,263 Building $105,890 | $120,153 (-2.02%) Land $14,263 Building $105,890 | |
| 2025 | $1,065.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,631 Land $13,867 Building $108,764 | $122,631 Land $13,867 Building $108,764 |
| 2023 | $1,679.00 (+32.62%) | $142,167 (+86.71%) Land $13,471 Building $128,696 | $142,167 (+86.71%) Land $13,471 Building $128,696 |
| 2022 | $1,266.00 | $76,144 Land $4,757 Building $71,387 | $76,144 Land $4,757 Building $71,387 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 218 Piney Ave 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 218 Piney Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · above 40% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 103 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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