Polk County property record for 440 E St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Jan 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-35-879500-012060 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-35-879500-012060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,948 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Street Address | 440 E ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33853-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | RESUB OF BLOCKS 11 & 12 OF LAKE WALES LAND CO SUB PB 30 PG 35 BLK 12 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE WALES LAND CO RESUBDIVISION BLKS 11 |
| Legal Tract | 879500 |
| Legal Block | 11,12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14301 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1317 EDGEWATER DR, ORLANDO, FL 32804-6350 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025200372 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13676 / 1095 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017894 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 440 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1317 EDGEWATER DR 419, ORLANDO, FL 32804-6350 |
| Document Number | 0000048968 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 13898/2117 |
| Instrument | 2026048968 |
| Name | HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92705 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 440 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000017894 |
| Book / Page | 12982 / 2237 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024017894 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4927 MELISSA LN, LAKELAND, FL 33813-2027 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5113 SAGE WAY, KISSIMMEE, FL 34758-2258 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 440 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000138448 |
| Book / Page | 12727 / 260 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 35 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023138448 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $98.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4927 MELISSA LN, LAKELAND, FL 33813-2027 |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Lake Wales City |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,548 (-) Land $13,548 | $13,548 (-) Land $13,548 | |
| 2025 | $273.00 (+116.67%) | $13,548 (+94.24%) Land $13,548 | $13,548 (+94.24%) Land $13,548 |
| 2023 | $126.00 | $6,975 (+21.75%) Land $6,975 | $6,975 (+21.75%) Land $6,975 |
| 2022 | $5,729 Land $5,729 | $5,729 Land $5,729 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 342 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 |
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