Polk County property record for 540 E Lemon Ave, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $737 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-27-28-493500-006140 |
| Primary APN | 26-27-28-493500-006140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,248 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 540 E LEMON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE ALFRED |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33850-2224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND SUB PB 4 PG 2 BLK F LOT 14 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 27S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Tract | 493500 |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 12900 |
540 E Lemon Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1510 LAKE THOMAS LOOP, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-7142 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012141227 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8719 / 2040 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E Lemon Ave was $737.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Lake Alfred City |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,305 (+1%) | $51,487 (+33.88%) Land $27,000 Building $24,487 | |
| 2025 | $737.00 | $38,459 Land $13,500 Building $24,959 | $38,459 Land $13,500 Building $24,959 |
| 2023 | $376.00 (+8.67%) | $39,031 (+11.51%) Land $13,000 Building $26,031 | $39,031 (+11.51%) Land $13,000 Building $26,031 |
| 2022 | $346.00 | $35,001 Land $11,000 Building $24,001 | $35,001 Land $11,000 Building $24,001 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 E Lemon 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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 E Lemon Ave is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 84% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 ALFRED serves 5,584 people · EPA ID FL6530321 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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