Polk County property record for 823 3rd Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-04-855000-005042 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-04-855000-005042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 823 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 5 LOTS 4 W 25 FT & E 25 FT OF 5 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Tract | 855000 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 14130 |
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1, WAVERLY, FL 33877-0001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 9, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201494635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9259 / 2114 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000249994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 823 3RD AVE, WAVERLY, FL 33877 |
| Document Number | 0110521435 |
| Book / Page | 011052 / 001435 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 249994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 200 WAVERLY FL 338770200, WAVERLY, FL 33877-0200 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 823 3RD AVE, WAVERLY, FL 33877 |
| Document Number | 0108042195 |
| Book / Page | 010804 / 002195 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 71923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 476 LAKE HAMILTON FL 338510476, LAKE HAMILTON, FL 33851-0476 |
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 | $26,194 (+1%) | $53,857 (-2.39%) Land $6,750 Building $47,107 | |
| 2025 | $473.00 (-38.17%) | $23,813 (+21%) | $55,176 (+180.37%) Land $6,750 Building $48,426 |
| 2023 | $765.00 (+22.79%) | $19,680 (+50.42%) Land $6,375 Building $13,305 | $19,680 (+50.42%) Land $6,375 Building $13,305 |
| 2022 | $623.00 | $13,083 Land $2,194 Building $10,889 | $13,083 Land $2,194 Building $10,889 |
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 |
| 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.
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: 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 |
| 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.
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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