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997 4th St, Lake Wales, FL 33859 Property Records

Polk County property record for 997 4th St, Lake Wales, FL 33859

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details1 ba · built 1901
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,732 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$89 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN42927000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN42927000
Alternative APNs
  • 272904853500006120
  • 042927853500006120

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Lot Area7,732 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Dimensions158 ft deep x 150 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number42927000
Old Parcel Number042927853500006120
Street Address997 4TH ST
CityLAKE WALES
StateFL
Zip33859
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal DescriptionWAVERLY MANOR TOWN UNIT NO 1 PB 25 PG 5 BLK F LOT 12
Legal Range27
Legal Township29
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionWAVERLY MANOR UNIT 1
Legal Tract853500
Legal BlockF
Legal Lot Number12 13
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionHAINES CITY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract14130

Owner

Source: Polk County records, as of January 12, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address3280 KOKOMO RD, HAINES CITY, FL 33844-9774
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 2006
Deed Document Number2023228815
Deed Book / Page12853 / 1659
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateSep 29, 2023
Property Address997 4TH ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33859
Document Number0000228815
Book / Page12853 / 1659
Map ReferenceMB 25 PG 5
Instrument DateSep 18, 2023
Instrument2023228815
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyINTEGRITY FIRST TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$350.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address847 CENTER ST, WAVERLY, FL 33877

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3280 KOKONLO ROAD, HAINES CITY, FL 33844

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$89.00 (-64.54%)$6,958 (-65.08%) Land $6,958$6,958 (-65.08%) Land $6,958
2023$251.00 (+11.06%)$19,924 (+16.05%) Land $19,924$19,924 (+16.05%) Land $19,924
2022$226.00$17,168 Land $17,168$17,168 Land $17,168

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 58% of the US · lower than 68% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemWAVERLY WATER SYSTEM
serves 1,479 people · EPA ID FL6535707
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting19
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 69 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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