Polk County property record for 2425 Forest Dr, Lake Wales, FL 33898
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 940 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,723 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $600 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $167 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale Feb 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-30-06-940000-000020 |
| Primary APN | 28-30-06-940000-000020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 940 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| 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 | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,723 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 77 sqft |
| Street Address | 2425 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33898-5152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | FOREST HILLS PB 42 PG 28 LOT 2 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST HILLS |
| Legal Tract | 940000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 14202 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2425 FOREST DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 5, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202132218 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11571 / 1790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000162851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2425 FOREST DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5152 |
| Document Number | 0000028907 |
| Book / Page | 12574 / 1622 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023028907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 E MAIN ST, HAINES CITY, FL 33844-4222 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2425 FOREST DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5152 |
| Document Number | 0000032218 |
| Book / Page | 11571 / 1790 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021032218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 AVENIDA SEXTA APT 108, 108, CLERMONT, FL 34714-6583 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2425 FOREST DR, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-5152 |
| Document Number | 0109282206 |
| Book / Page | 010928 / 002206 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 162851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1101 PRADO GRANDE AVE HAINES CITY FL 338442558, HAINES CITY, FL 33844-2558 |
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 | $39,012 (+2.7%) | $134,410 (+3.46%) Land $18,959 Building $115,451 | |
| 2025 | $167.00 (-73.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,986 (+5.99%) | $129,916 (+3.29%) Land $18,959 Building $110,957 |
| 2023 | $631.00 (+7.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $35,840 (+3%) | $125,781 (+14.17%) Land $18,473 Building $107,308 |
| 2022 | $588.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,796 | $110,170 Land $15,556 Building $94,614 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Hurricane Wilma |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 120 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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