Polk County property record for 738 3rd Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,343 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,845 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jun 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-04-855000-003102 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-04-855000-003102 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,845 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Street Address | 738 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 3 LOT 10 E 2.30 FT & W 50 FT OF 11 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Tract | 855000 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 14130 |
738 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 425, WAVERLY, FL 33877-0425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCHE SURETY AND CASUALTY CO INC |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage GRINNELL STATE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000126633 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 738 3RD AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 738 3RD AVE, WAVERLY, FL 33877 |
| Document Number | 0000165935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11777/1736 |
| Instrument | 2021165935 |
| Name | ROCHE SURETY AND CASUALTY CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 738 3RD AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 738 3RD AVE, WAVERLY, FL 33877 |
| Document Number | 0000136435 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Book Page | 13151/1524 |
| Instrument | 2024136435 |
| Name | GRINNELL STATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 738 3rd Ave was $2,298 with exemptions applied.
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 | $168,654 (-5.14%) | $173,050 (-2.67%) Land $7,061 Building $165,989 | |
| 2025 | $2,298.00 | $177,789 Land $7,061 Building $170,728 | $177,789 Land $7,061 Building $170,728 |
| 2023 | $48.00 (+14.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,398 (+3%) | $7,794 (+129.98%) Land $6,668 Building $1,126 |
| 2022 | $42.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,299 | $3,389 Land $2,281 Building $1,108 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 738 3rd 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 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 risk around 738 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.
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 |
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