Polk County property record for 280 Ave A, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,037 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,963 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $29 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-09-000000-013420 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-09-000000-013420 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,037 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 805 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,963 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 232 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 232 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Utility Building | 32 sqft |
| Street Address | 280 AVENUE A |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | N 125 FT OF W 62 FT OF E 124 FT OF S 300 FT OF N 960 FT OF W1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | DECOSEY A C PROP |
| Legal Tract | 000000 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 14130 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1, WAVERLY, FL 33877-0001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000147457 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $32,034 (+17.35%) | $85,712 (+2.61%) Land $7,165 Building $78,547 | |
| 2025 | $29.00 (-94.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,297 (+5.99%) | $83,535 (+18.58%) Land $7,165 Building $76,370 |
| 2023 | $517.00 (+9.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,755 (+3%) | $70,444 (+41.64%) Land $6,767 Building $63,677 |
| 2022 | $472.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,005 | $49,733 Land $2,170 Building $47,563 |
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 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
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 53% of the US · lower than 75% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | WAVERLY WATER SYSTEM serves 1,479 people · EPA ID FL6535707 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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