715 3rd Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859 Property Records

Polk County property record for 715 3rd Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size	0.207 acres (8,999 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$12,000 (Jan 2000)
Tax Bill	$686 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`27-29-04-855000-006041`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`27-29-04-855000-006041`
Alternative APNs	`042927855000006041` `42927000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	864 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1938
Effective Year Built	Effective 1938
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Wood
Foundation Type	Pier/Post & Beam
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
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	715 3RD AVE
City	LAKE WALES
State	FL
Zip	33859
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	WASHINGTON PARK PB 31 PG 38 BLK 6 LOT 4 E 60 FT
Legal Range	27E
Legal Township	29S
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	WASHINGTON PARK
Legal Tract	855000
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Township / Civil Division	HAINES CITY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2040
Census Tract	14130

Owner

715 3rd Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2010.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 1, WAVERLY, FL 33877-0001
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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 26, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 26, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	4392 / 65
Last Transfer Date	Nov 23, 2010
Transfer Doc	0000190225
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Distribution, Transfer

Document Type	Deed of Distribution
Jurisdiction	POLK FL
Recording Date	Nov 22, 2023
Property Address	715 3RD AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859
Document Number	0000274688
Book / Page	12916 / 1248
Map Reference	MB 31 PG 38
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2023
Instrument	2023274688
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 715 3rd Ave was $686.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Polk County
Unified School District	Polk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$51,290 (-3.35%) Land $8,100 Building $43,190	$51,290 (-3.35%) Land $8,100 Building $43,190
2025	$686.00	$53,068 Land $8,100 Building $44,968	$53,068 Land $8,100 Building $44,968
2023	$1,105.00 (+28.94%)	$45,594 (+32.51%) Land $7,650 Building $37,944	$45,594 (+32.51%) Land $7,650 Building $37,944
2022	$857.00	$34,407 Land $2,632 Building $31,775	$34,407 Land $2,632 Building $31,775

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 715 3rd 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 12 policies
Community Rating System	Class 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	12 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

Wildfire risk around 715 3rd Ave is moderate, ranking above 62% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.2% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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	WAVERLY WATER SYSTEM serves 1,479 people · EPA ID FL6535707
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	19 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20