Wonderful home with plenty of space between the neighbors. Country setting with large front and back covered porch. Large family room with formal dining room. Claw style tub in the second bath. Detached garage/workshop and large fenced back and side yards.
Single-familyProperty Type
1901Year Built
0.63 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by • KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Bought with Jeanna Jackson• KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4639326
Redfin Estimate
$221,087
$64K since sold in February 2026$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 11.2% lower than the average sale price ($249K) of 6 comparable homes.
Wonderful home with plenty of space between the neighbors. Country setting with large front and back covered porch. Large family room with formal dining room. Claw style tub in the second bath. Detached garage/workshop and large fenced back and side yards.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4633896
Jul 19, 2012
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Oct 25, 2007
Sold
$159,900
$117/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L4598722
Feb 21, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Sep 1, 2005
Sold
$103,000
$75/sq ft
Public Records
May 30, 2001
Sold
$71,900
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1993
Sold
$35,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,607 (+161.5%)
$40,173 + $102,678
$142,851
2024
$997 (+19.8%)
$40,173 + $102,678
$142,851
2023
$832 (+4.5%)
2022
$796 (−1.2%)
2021
$806 (+3.0%)
2020
$782 (+2.9%)
2019
$760 (+3.4%)
2018
$735 (+1.0%)
2017
$728 (+0.3%)
$14,437 + $44,613
$59,050
2016
$726 (−38.2%)
$14,437 + $44,613
$59,050
2014
$1,175 (−0.8%)
$14,437 + $44,776
$59,213
2013
$1,184 (+222.9%)
2012
$367
Tax history for 9040 Scales Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,607 (+161.5%)
$40,173 + $102,678
$142,851
2024
$997 (+19.8%)
$40,173 + $102,678
$142,851
2023
$832 (+4.5%)
2022
$796 (−1.2%)
2021
$806 (+3.0%)
2020
$782 (+2.9%)
2019
$760 (+3.4%)
2018
$735 (+1.0%)
2017
$728 (+0.3%)
$14,437 + $44,613
$59,050
2016
$726 (−38.2%)
$14,437 + $44,613
$59,050
2014
$1,175 (−0.8%)
$14,437 + $44,776
$59,213
2013
$1,184 (+222.9%)
2012
$367
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Pier
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Aluminum Siding
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable Metal
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,368
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,576
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,368
Building Sq. Ft: 1,576
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: BEG SE COR OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 FOR POB RUN W 130.81 FT N 01 DEG 03' W 215.47 FT E 134.82 FT S TO POB LESS R/W FOR SCALES RD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,343
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD
Acres: 0.6277
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,368
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1901
Year Renovated: 1901
County: Polk County
APN: 232702000000023020
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Sleepy Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
2/10
Kathleen Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 7.4mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$211,000 – $255,000
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