Polk County property record for 2848 Scott Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,006 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-24-000000-033010 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-24-000000-033010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,162 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 73,799 sqft |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,848 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 394 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Gazebo | Gazebo |
| Utility Building | 170 sqft |
| Street Address | 2848 SCOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33859-6434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RC |
| Legal Description | BEG 60 FT S OF NE COR OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 RUN S 175.98 FT W 30 FT S 68.05 FT W 280.13 FT N 244.66 FT E 310.52 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLUE LAKE TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | 000000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
2848 Scott Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2848 SCOTT RD, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-6434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013227228 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9132 / 787 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2848 Scott Rd was $1,786 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $183,201 (+2.7%) | $358,341 (+5.11%) Land $31,320 Building $327,021 | |
| 2025 | $1,786.00 Homeowner's exemption | $178,385 | $340,914 Land $31,320 Building $309,594 |
| 2023 | $2,206.00 (+3.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $168,309 (+3%) | $347,828 (+86.75%) Land $31,320 Building $316,508 |
| 2022 | $2,130.00 Homeowner's exemption | $163,407 | $186,249 Land $25,926 Building $160,323 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2848 Scott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 2848 Scott Rd is moderate, ranking above 69% 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 69% of the US · above 50% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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