Polk County property record for 248 Lake Thomas Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,495 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,707 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-28-35-354950-016160 |
| Primary APN | 25-28-35-354950-016160 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,934 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,474 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,495 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Utility Building | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR |
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| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33880-1166 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE THOMAS ESTATES UNIT #5 PB 60 PG 8 BLOCK 16 LOT 16 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE THOMAS ESTATES UNIT 5 |
| Legal Tract | 354950 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 14703 |
Source: Polk County records · APN 25-28-35-354950-016160
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE LOAN STORE INC |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MISCELLANEOUS INS CO |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit MORGAN STANLEY ASSET FNDG |
| May 09, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 09, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202634235 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13878 / 880 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 09, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0110821787 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Document Number | 0000034235 |
| Book / Page | 13878 / 880 |
| Map Reference | MB 60 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026034235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOMEPRO TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,855.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 27 N WACKER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60606-2800 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Document Number | 0013878888 |
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| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 13878/888 |
| Name | THE LOAN STORE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Document Number | 0110951667 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 01, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 27 N WACKER DR #435 CHICAGO IL 606062800, 435, CHICAGO, IL 60606-2800 |
| Document Number | 0110951667 |
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| Date | Jan 03, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011095/001667 |
| Instrument | 1358 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS INS CO |
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| Address | 1 METLIFE WAY, WHIPPANY, NJ 07981-1449 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 02, 2030 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Document Number | 0110821787 |
| Book / Page | 011082 / 001787 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 270925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 27 N WACKER DR #435 CHICAGO IL 606062800, 435, CHICAGO, IL 60606-2800 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Document Number | 0105920008 |
| Book / Page | 010592 / 000008 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 181185 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 04, 2018 |
| Title Company | OS NATIONAL LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 111 S WACKER DR #4730 CHICAGO IL 606064719, 4730, CHICAGO, IL 60606-4719 |
| Document Number | 106150740 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 010615/000740 |
| Instrument | 198051 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY ASSET FNDG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | 1585 BROADWAY # 25TH, NEW YORK, NY 10036-8200 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | May 09, 2018 |
| Property Address | 248 LAKE THOMAS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-1166 |
| Document Number | 0104791117 |
| Book / Page | 010479 / 001117 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 99151 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 04, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $670.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 111 S WACKER DR #4730 CHICAGO IL 606064719, 4730, CHICAGO, IL 60606-4719 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,707.00 (-10.1%) | $208,566 (+2.05%) | $210,717 (+3.1%) Land $29,000 Building $181,717 |
| 2023 | $3,011.00 (+9.09%) | $204,375 (+9.5%) Land $28,000 Building $176,375 | $204,375 (+9.5%) Land $28,000 Building $176,375 |
| 2022 | $2,760.00 | $186,646 Land $23,000 Building $163,646 | $186,646 Land $23,000 Building $163,646 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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