Polk County property record for 3853 Jerome Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,699 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $377 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-29-05-936590-004190 |
| Primary APN | 28-29-05-936590-004190 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,699 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Porch |
| Patio Area | 16 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 3853 JEROME RD |
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| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33898-8916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LAKE PIERCE HEIGHTS PB 37 PG 22 BLK D LOT 19 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE PIERCE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 936590 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 14129 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3853 JEROME RD, LAKE WALES, FL 33898-8916 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201627125 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9746 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000151875 |
| 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 | $61,583 (+2.7%) | $131,727 (+0.8%) Land $17,500 Building $114,227 | |
| 2025 | $377.00 (-55.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,964 (+5.99%) | $130,687 (-0.48%) Land $17,500 Building $113,187 |
| 2023 | $853.00 (+4.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,577 (+3%) | $131,321 (+19.77%) Land $17,000 Building $114,321 |
| 2022 | $817.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,929 | $109,642 Land $6,100 Building $103,542 |
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 |
| 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.
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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