285 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Property Records

Polk County property record for 285 E Stuart Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Condominium
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,268 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.038 acres (1,655 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$145,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$1,686 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Mar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN27-30-02-910033-002070

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN27-30-02-910033-002070
Alternative APNs
  • 023027910033002070
  • 23027000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,268 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,268 sqft
FlooringWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Lot Area1,655 sqft (0.038 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address285 E STUART AVE
CityLAKE WALES
StateFL
Zip33853-3712
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Condominium
Legal DescriptionTHE BULLARD BUILDING CONDOMINIUM OR 2592 PGS 1028 THRU 1064 & OR 7765 PGS 1561-1566 UNIT 7 & AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS PER CONDO DECLARATION
Legal Range27E
Legal Township30S
Legal Section02
Legal SubdivisionBULLARD BUILDING THE CONDO
Legal Tract910033
Legal Block1
Legal Unit7
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKE WALES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract14301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Wales Commercial Historic District
listed 1990 · 17 contributing resources · NRIS 90000732

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3290 LAKEVIEW DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-4119
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2021Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, TIER 1 TITLE LLC
Mar 30, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, TIER 1 TITLE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021134754
Deed Book / Page11728 / 1990
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMay 24, 2021
Property Address285 E STUART AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3712
Document Number0000134754
Book / Page11728 / 1990
Map ReferenceMB 2592 PG 1028
Instrument DateMay 19, 2021
Instrument2021134754
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, TIER 1 TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,015.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4939 WALES ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-8745

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address285 E STUART AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3712
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMar 30, 2021
Property Address285 E STUART AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3712
Document Number0000078950
Book / Page11642 / 388
Map ReferenceMB 7765 PG 1561
Instrument DateMar 24, 2021
Instrument2021078950
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2024
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, TIER 1 TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$980.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address954 CAMPBELL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-4212

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4939 WALES ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-8745

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityLake Wales City
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$83,688 (-) Land $100 Building $83,588$83,688 (-) Land $100 Building $83,588
2025$1,686.00 (-0.88%)$83,688 (-) Land $100 Building $83,588$83,688 (-) Land $100 Building $83,588
2023$1,701.00 (+13.25%)$83,688 (+9.97%) Land $100 Building $83,588$83,688 (+9.97%) Land $100 Building $83,588
2022$1,502.00$76,100 Land $100 Building $76,000$76,100 Land $100 Building $76,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2010 · other causes

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LAKE WALES
serves 18,722 people · EPA ID FL6532234
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum, Verizon.

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