Polk County property record for 3836 Jerome Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,461 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.776 acres (33,820 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,077 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-29-05-936590-007130 |
| Primary APN | 28-29-05-936590-007130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,461 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,070 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 33,820 sqft (0.776 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 415 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 609 sqft |
| Pool Type | Enclosed Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 312 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3836 JEROME RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33898-8916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | XX |
| Legal Description | LAKE PIERCE HEIGHTS PB 37 PG 22 BLK G LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE PIERCE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 936590 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14129 |
3836 Jerome Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3836 JEROME RD, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-8916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014145654 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9323 / 1772 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3836 Jerome Rd was $1,077 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 | $126,623 (+2.7%) | $323,950 (-0.18%) Land $109,068 Building $214,882 | |
| 2025 | $1,077.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,294 | $324,544 Land $109,068 Building $215,476 |
| 2023 | $3,993.00 (+11.16%) | $321,417 (+16.57%) Land $106,140 Building $215,277 | $321,417 (+16.57%) Land $106,140 Building $215,277 |
| 2022 | $3,592.00 | $275,736 Land $88,572 Building $187,164 | $275,736 Land $88,572 Building $187,164 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3836 Jerome Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
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 3836 Jerome Rd is moderate, ranking above 47% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 82% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | EAST WATER SYSTEM serves 5,052 people · EPA ID FL3531744 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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