Polk County property record for 228 Thomas Ave, Frostproof, FL 33843
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,091 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,457 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,385 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-32-07-985700-008180 |
| Primary APN | 28-32-07-985700-008180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,091 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,091 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,457 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft |
| Street Address | 228 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FROSTPROOF |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33843-9127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUN RAY HOMES PLAT NO 1 PB 43 PG 8 BLK H LOT 18 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 32S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUN RAY HOMES PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Tract | 985700 |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FROSTPROOF |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 15801 |
228 Thomas Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 728, FROSTPROOF, FL 33843-0728 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 201442204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9196 / 773 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000194274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Thomas Ave was $1,385.
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 | $99,994 (+1%) | $131,783 (+0.9%) Land $21,000 Building $110,783 | |
| 2025 | $1,385.00 | $90,904 | $130,602 Land $21,000 Building $109,602 |
| 2023 | $1,783.00 (+10.81%) | $124,197 (+15.81%) Land $13,500 Building $110,697 | $124,197 (+15.81%) Land $13,500 Building $110,697 |
| 2022 | $1,609.00 | $107,242 Land $7,700 Building $99,542 | $107,242 Land $7,700 Building $99,542 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 228 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Hurricane Wilma |
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 228 Thomas Ave is moderate, ranking above 60% 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 60% of the US · lower than 65% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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