436 E Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 Property Records

Polk County property record for 436 E Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,276 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.207 acres (8,999 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$296,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,208 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`27-30-01-883000-035040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`27-30-01-883000-035040`
Alternative APNs	`013027883000035040` `13027000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,276 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,536 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Concrete
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	8,999 sqft (0.207 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 60 ft wide
View / Lot	Commercial/Industrial
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	685 sqft
Porch	Florida Room
Porch Area	916 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE
City	LAKE WALES
State	FL
Zip	33853-3810
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	LAKE WALES PB 1 PG 88A 88B S1&2 T30 R27 BLK 35 LOT 4
Legal Range	27E
Legal Township	30S
Legal Section	01
Legal Subdivision	LAKE WALES
Legal Tract	883000
Legal Block	35
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	LAKE WALES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2039
Census Tract	14304

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Lake Wales Historic Residental District listed 1997 · 208 contributing resources · NRIS 97000858

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

Owner

436 E Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3810
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 19, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Dec 19, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer PARAMOUNT TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 19, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021304062
Deed Book / Page	11992 / 1421
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Nov 19, 2021
Property Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3810
Document Number	0000304062
Book / Page	11992 / 1421
Map Reference	MB 1 PG 88
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	2021304062
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2021
Title Company	ALL REAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES INC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,072.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE, 436, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3810

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3810

Mortgage

Document Number	0119921422
Date	Nov 19, 2021
Instrument	11992/1422

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Dec 19, 2019
Property Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3810
Document Number	0110801643
Book / Page	011080 / 001643
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2019
Instrument	269636
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 10, 2020
Title Company	PARAMOUNT TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,470.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	436 E CENTRAL AVE LAKE WALES FL 338533810, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3810

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 436 E Central Ave was $4,208 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Polk County
Municipality	Lake Wales City
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$259,634 (+2.7%)	$274,580 (-0.66%) Land $17,998 Building $256,582
2025	$4,208.00 Homeowner's exemption	$252,808	$276,391 Land $17,098 Building $259,293
2023	$3,942.00 (+6.63%) Homeowner's exemption	$238,527 (+3%)	$267,566 (+15.54%) Land $16,648 Building $250,918
2022	$3,697.00 Homeowner's exemption	$231,580 Land $13,948 Building $217,632	$231,580 Land $13,948 Building $217,632

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 436 E Central Ave 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

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 436 E Central Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Spectrum.

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