Polk County property record for 248 Willow St, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,976 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $127 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-26-927300-002010 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-26-927300-002010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,330 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,045 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 14,976 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 173 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 285 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 20 sqft |
| Street Address | 248 WILLOW ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33859-8734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | BLUE LAKE TERRACE PB 37 PG 19 BLK B LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE LAKE TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | 927300 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
248 Willow St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 WILLOW ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-8734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000208274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Willow St was $127 with exemptions applied.
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 | $54,778 (+2.7%) | $138,277 (+0.9%) Land $17,971 Building $120,306 | |
| 2025 | $127.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,338 | $137,037 Land $17,971 Building $119,066 |
| 2023 | $588.00 (+3.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,325 (+7.28%) | $127,370 (+12.59%) Land $3,638 Building $123,732 |
| 2022 | $567.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,909 | $113,124 Land $3,638 Building $109,486 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Willow St 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2005 · lake rise |
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 248 Willow St is moderate, ranking above 67% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 45% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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