Polk County property record for 242 Piney Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33898
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $964 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-08-941000-008110 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-08-941000-008110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 242 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 11 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLF VIEW PARK |
| Legal Tract | 941000 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
242 Piney Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 790 BARCLAY TER, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3568 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200762926 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7222 / 237 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005829 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Piney Ave was $964, down 38.5% from the year before.
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 | $50,328 (+1%) | $112,512 (-3.2%) Land $15,030 Building $97,482 | |
| 2025 | $964.00 (-38.52%) | $45,753 | $116,234 Land $14,612 Building $101,622 |
| 2024 | $1,568.00 (+6.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,471.00 (+35.58%) | $130,367 (+92.45%) Land $14,195 Building $116,172 | $130,367 (+92.45%) Land $14,195 Building $116,172 |
| 2022 | $1,085.00 | $67,739 Land $5,012 Building $62,727 | $67,739 Land $5,012 Building $62,727 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 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 242 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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