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Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.91 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by SUZANNE STORM• BUSY BEE REALTY OF CENTRAL FL
Bought with Constance Dykes• (255000224) MIDFLORIDA REAL ESTATE SALES
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #P4605609
Redfin Estimate
$274,384
$26K since sold in August 2023$1,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 8.7% lower than the average sale price ($301K) of 6 comparable homes.
You want country with peace, quite & neighbors not right on top of you? Well this is the one you have been waiting for. Home has a small screened porch on the front and a large porch on the back of the home. Your land is already fenced in for you, andready for your garden, playground, or what ever you heart desires. There is plenty of room for everyone to have their own little space. So don't delay, make time to see this one today!
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$35,000
$22/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,837 (−13.9%)
$21,551 + $179,301
$200,852
2024
$3,294 (+79.0%)
$21,551 + $179,301
$200,852
2023
$1,840 (+3.9%)
$21,551 + $183,957
$205,508
2022
$1,772 (−0.3%)
2021
$1,778 (−22.2%)
2020
$2,286 (+182.8%)
$15,460 + $119,020
$134,480
2019
$808 (+2.9%)
$14,992 + $117,160
$132,152
2018
$786 (−0.6%)
2017
$790 (+3.7%)
2016
$762 (+1.6%)
2014
$750 (−1.3%)
2013
$760 (−32.1%)
2012
$1,119
Tax history for 1718 Dickens Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,837 (−13.9%)
$21,551 + $179,301
$200,852
2024
$3,294 (+79.0%)
$21,551 + $179,301
$200,852
2023
$1,840 (+3.9%)
$21,551 + $183,957
$205,508
2022
$1,772 (−0.3%)
2021
$1,778 (−22.2%)
2020
$2,286 (+182.8%)
$15,460 + $119,020
$134,480
2019
$808 (+2.9%)
$14,992 + $117,160
$132,152
2018
$786 (−0.6%)
2017
$790 (+3.7%)
2016
$762 (+1.6%)
2014
$750 (−1.3%)
2013
$760 (−32.1%)
2012
$1,119
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A/RR
Rural Agricultural/Residential District
The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Slab
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,560
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,692
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,196
Building Sq. Ft: 1,692
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: W 136 FT OF N 320 FT OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS PORTER DR R/W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 39,757
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.9127
Depth Footage: 300
Front Footage: 136
Zoning Code: RC
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Polk County
APN: 272836000000021050
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sandhill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
2/10
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
Public 6-11 • Assigned • 8.0mi
2/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Lake Wales, FL • 33898
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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