$269,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

308 E Central Ave Lake Wales, FL 33853

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,612 Sq Ft
8,991 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Bartow Senior High School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • Mature Landscaping

About This Home

As of February 2025

Charming Historic Bungalow in the Heart of Lake Wales! Step back in time and fall in love with this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom bungalow nestled in historic Lake Wales. Features include original pine hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace in the living room, and a beautiful built in china cabinet in dining room, classic hallmarks of its 1918 design. Conveniently located on a beautiful Oak lined street in walking distance to downtown, you’ll enjoy easy access to local shops, dining, parks and the walking/bike trail around the lake. This home exudes warmth and character. The front porch is a great place to sit back relax and enjoy the beautiful landscaped yard. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its historic charm, this property is perfect for those who appreciate timeless details. There is a detached garage with access from the alley. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of history. —schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Seay

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 863-294-7541 License #511625 Listed on: 01/26/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Seay

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 863-294-7541 License #511625 Listed on: 01/26/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $146

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 8,991 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x150
  • North Facing Home
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Irrigation

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,612 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Schools

  • Lake Wales Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Lake Wales Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$146

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1612
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Building Area Total: 1762
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8991
  • Directions to Property: Hwy 27 S to Lake Wales turn left at light onto Central Ave go to address parking is available in the ally or on street no driveway in front.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: E
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Winter Haven,
  • Escrow Postal Code: 33880
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: Cypress Gardens Blvd
  • Escrow Street Number: 290
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1049026
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 166.87
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-294-7541
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Street Number Modifier: 308
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Family Room
  • Living Area Meters: 149.76
  • Room Count: 8

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: North
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Lead Paint, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Association Fee Requirement: None

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Schools

  • High School: Lake Wales Senior High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 27-30-01-883000-036080
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Vinyl
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x150
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 835

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 146
  • Tax Block: 36
  • Tax Book Number: 1-88A
  • Tax Lot: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2025
Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Asd
Bought by
First Baptist Church Of Lake Wales Inc
Seller's Agent
Julie Seay
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Julie Seay
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$269,000
Total Days on Market
9
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Nelson David D and Nelson Cynthia N
Bought by
Hunt Frank M and Terry Clay A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $269,000 Real Estate Title
Warranty Deed $269,000 Real Estate Title
Warranty Deed $63,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $269,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2025 01/26/25 For Sale $269,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $146 $146,364 $0 $0
2022 $146 $133,058 $0 $0
2021 $146 $120,962 $0 $0
2020 $146 $109,965 $12,136 $97,829
2018 $146 $106,512 $11,687 $94,825
2017 $146 $102,827 $0 $0
2016 $146 $99,369 $0 $0
2015 -- $97,012 $0 $0
2014 -- $89,339 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: P4933412

Stellar MLS

APN: 27-30-01-883000-036080