Polk County property record for 442 E St, Lake Wales, FL 33853
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,943 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-35-879500-012050 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-35-879500-012050 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,943 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Street Address | 442 E ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33853-3105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | *ADVERSE POSSESSION FILED* RESUB OF BLOCKS 11 & 12 OF LAKE WALES LAND CO SUB PB 30 PG 35 BLK 12 LOT 5 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE WALES LAND CO RESUBDIVISION BLKS 11 |
| Legal Tract | 879500 |
| Legal Block | 11,12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 442 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026207630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14130 / 769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 442 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000207630 |
| Book / Page | 14130 / 769 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026207630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | REAL ESTATE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $141,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 442 E ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853-3105 |
| Document Number | 0000207631, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14130/774 |
| Instrument | 2026207631 |
| Name | MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $126,357 (+6.03%) | $159,991 (-1.64%) Land $13,543 Building $146,448 | |
| 2025 | $1,898.00 (-11.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,174 (-18.74%) | $162,663 (+10.91%) Land $13,543 Building $149,120 |
| 2023 | $2,151.00 (+17.22%) | $146,656 (+25.4%) Land $6,975 Building $139,681 | $146,656 (+25.4%) Land $6,975 Building $139,681 |
| 2022 | $1,835.00 | $116,948 Land $5,729 Building $111,219 | $116,948 Land $5,729 Building $111,219 |
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 |
| 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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