Polk County property record for 643 Morrel Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,702 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.434 acres (18,896 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $467 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-30-06-913000-021160 |
| Primary APN | 27-30-06-913000-021160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,702 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,702 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 18,896 sqft (0.434 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 432 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Utility Building | 160 sqft |
| Street Address | 643 MORREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33859-8260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | WEST LAKE WALES PB 7 PG 37 S5/6/7 T30 R27 BLK 21 LOTS 16 THRU 22 & S1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING NE OF LOTS 17 THRU 22 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 30S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST LAKE WALES |
| Legal Tract | 913000 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-22 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE WALES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 14402 |
643 Morrel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 643 MORREL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-8260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 643 MORREL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-8260 |
| Document Number | 0000010161 |
| Book / Page | 12972 / 1588 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024010161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 643 MORREL AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859-8260 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 643 Morrel Ave was $467 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $83,566 (+2.7%) | $238,534 (-0.08%) Land $20,435 Building $218,099 | |
| 2025 | $467.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,369 | $238,718 Land $20,435 Building $218,283 |
| 2023 | $975.00 (+5.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,773 (+3%) | $193,075 (+15.66%) Land $19,635 Building $173,440 |
| 2022 | $925.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,537 | $166,938 Land $16,347 Building $150,591 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 643 Morrel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 9 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 643 Morrel Ave is high, ranking above 77% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 77% of the US · above 65% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| MORnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 25 / 10 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
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