You'll fall in love with this gorgeous, CUSTOM BUILT, pristine country home! High and dry! Located on almost 4 acres. NO HOA. Tucked back off the beaten path, you have your very own private estate! Peace and tranquility. Fully fenced! Walk up to the front porch where you can rock your stress away and relax. Step into this three bedroom two bathroom home. Polished granite floors greet you in the foyer! To the right is the great room with a cozy gas fireplace and built in book shelves with storage. Gleaming, hickory wood floors showcase this room. Around the corner is the formal dining room with beautiful custom millwork archways. This leads into the bright and open kitchen. Here you have hickory wood cabinets for all your cookware. Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances which all stay. Off the kitchen is the laundry room with utility sink and plenty of room to fold and iron your clothes. Washer and dryer included. Master suite has two sets of closets and master bath has whirlpool garden tub and a vanity with granite counters. Two guest bedrooms have plenty of room for queen size beds. Second bathroom has step in shower that is surrounded by granite! Step out onto your screened lanai and enjoy all nature has to offer. Bring your horses and cows and all your toys. Central vacuum with separate hoses for garage and house. Pella windows throughout! Well is 270 ft deep. Separate shed for your tinkering pleasure. Don't miss this one!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
3.73 acresLot Size
$273Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lana Burke• REMAX PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES
Bought with Lana Burke• REMAX PARAMOUNT PROPERTIES
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4913182
Redfin Estimate
$576,812
$127K since sold in April 2025$23K since August
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This home's estimate is 57.8% higher than the average sale price ($366K) of 5 comparable homes.
You'll fall in love with this gorgeous, CUSTOM BUILT, pristine country home! High and dry! Located on almost 4 acres. NO HOA. Tucked back off the beaten path, you have your very own private estate! Peace and tranquility. Fully fenced! Walk up to the front porch where you can rock your stress away and relax. Step into this three bedroom two bathroom home. Polished granite floors greet you in the foyer! To the right is the great room with a cozy gas fireplace and built in book shelves with storage. Gleaming, hickory wood floors showcase this room. Around the corner is the formal dining room with beautiful custom millwork archways. This leads into the bright and open kitchen. Here you have hickory wood cabinets for all your cookware. Granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances which all stay. Off the kitchen is the laundry room with utility sink and plenty of room to fold and iron your clothes. Washer and dryer included. Master suite has two sets of closets and master bath has whirlpool garden tub and a vanity with granite counters. Two guest bedrooms have plenty of room for queen size beds. Second bathroom has step in shower that is surrounded by granite! Step out onto your screened lanai and enjoy all nature has to offer. Bring your horses and cows and all your toys. Central vacuum with separate hoses for garage and house. Pella windows throughout! Well is 270 ft deep. Separate shed for your tinkering pleasure. Don't miss this one!
Public Records
Jun 23, 1999
Sold
$127,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,058 (+5.3%)
$99,293 + $387,823
$487,116
2024
$6,700 (+0.4%)
$99,293 + $387,823
$487,116
2023
$6,674 (+11.4%)
2022
$5,993 (+15.5%)
2021
$5,189 (+153.8%)
2020
$2,044 (+1.6%)
$73,258 + $267,998
$341,256
2019
$2,013 (−15.1%)
2018
$2,370 (+2.5%)
2017
$2,313 (+2.2%)
2016
$2,262 (+0.4%)
2014
$2,253 (+19.5%)
2013
$1,885 (+25.0%)
2012
$1,509
Tax history for 8960 Scales Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,058 (+5.3%)
$99,293 + $387,823
$487,116
2024
$6,700 (+0.4%)
$99,293 + $387,823
$487,116
2023
$6,674 (+11.4%)
2022
$5,993 (+15.5%)
2021
$5,189 (+153.8%)
2020
$2,044 (+1.6%)
$73,258 + $267,998
$341,256
2019
$2,013 (−15.1%)
2018
$2,370 (+2.5%)
2017
$2,313 (+2.2%)
2016
$2,262 (+0.4%)
2014
$2,253 (+19.5%)
2013
$1,885 (+25.0%)
2012
$1,509
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RL-1
Residential Low-1 District
The purpose of the RL-1 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with larger sized lots, a minimum of 40,000 square feet
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Mar 27, 2025 • Final
Re-roof
Remove and replace the roof on a single-family home with asphalt shingles and synthetic underlayment.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,116
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,460
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,116
Building Sq. Ft: 3,460
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ***DEED APPEARS IN ERROR*** N1/2 OF S 440 FT OF W1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS E 255 FT & N1/2 OF S 440 FT OF E1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 528
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 162,318
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 3.7263
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,116
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Polk County
APN: 232702000000023100
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Sleepy Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
2/10
Kathleen Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
3/10
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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
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$548,000 – $664,000
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