Polk County property record for 848 3rd Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33859
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-04-855000-004091 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-04-855000-004091 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,009 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 848 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE WALES |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33859 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | *DEED APPEARS IN ERROR* WASHINGTON PARK PB 31 PG 38 BLK 4 LOT 9 E 47 FT |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Tract | 855000 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 14130 |
848 3rd Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 470 CITI CTR ST, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-3425 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 848 3RD AVE, LAKE WALES, FL 33859 |
| Document Number | 0000006104 |
| Book / Page | 13839 / 1781 |
| Map Reference | MB 31 PG 38 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026006104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 848 3RD AVE, WAVERLY, FL 33877 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 470 CITI CTR ST # 1110, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-3425 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 848 3rd Ave was $401.
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 | $15,661 (+1%) | $54,174 (-2.18%) Land $6,308 Building $47,866 | |
| 2025 | $401.00 | $14,237 | $55,384 Land $6,308 Building $49,076 |
| 2023 | $703.00 (+11.76%) | $19,473 (+43.99%) Land $5,958 Building $13,515 | $19,473 (+43.99%) Land $5,958 Building $13,515 |
| 2022 | $629.00 | $13,524 Land $2,062 Building $11,462 | $13,524 Land $2,062 Building $11,462 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 848 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 risk around 848 3rd Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 64% of the US · lower than 60% 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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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