NOT LISTED FOR SALE

431 E Central Ave Lake Wales, FL 33853

Estimated Value: $250,230 - $276,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,556 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 24, 2025

Last sale price $274,900 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,846 / mo

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Oak Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Bonus Room
  • 3-minute walk to Lake Wailes Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

YOU WILL LOVE LIVING IN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AREA OF LAKE WALES. JUST A SHORT WALK TO BEAUTIFUL LAKE WAILES LAKE AND THE PARK AREAS. THIS CHARMING OLDER HOME HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER WITH LOVELY HARDWOOD FLOORS, 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, A SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, A NICELY REMODELED KITCHEN AND A SMALL OFFICE SETTING. A LIGHT AND BRIGHT LIVING ROOM AND DINING COMBO, INSIDE LAUNDRY JUST OFF THE KITCHEN IN THE BREEZEWAY. A GOOD SIZE BONUS ROOM WITH MANY USES. THE HOME SITS ON A LARGE LOT WITH A DOUBLE GARAGE AND A METAL ROOF. THIS WELL-LOVED HOME CAN BE YOURS, SO DON'T DELAY CALL TODAY!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Gravel

WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC. Brokerage Phone: 863-676-8058 License #427175 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Karina Figueroa

LIVE FLORIDA REALTY License #3627719

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 17,398 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Oak Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,556 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Breezeway
  • Awning

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Schools

  • Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Lake Wales Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lake Wales Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,138

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1556
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Building Area Total: 2249
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17398
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: E
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 208.94
  • Escrow City: LAKE WALES,
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: E. STUART AVE.
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 176.67
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-676-8058
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Split Bedroom
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace, Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room,Inside Utility
  • Living Area Meters: 144.56

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Sidewalk
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hillcrest Elem
  • High School: Lake Wales Senior High

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES
  • Parcel Number: 27-30-01-883000-034150
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Historic District, City Limits, Level, Paved
  • Lot Dimensions: 80'x217' M/L
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4138.1
  • Tax Block: 034150
  • Tax Book Number: 1-88A 88B
  • Tax Lot: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Nov 21, 2025
Sold by
Mary C Youmans Revocable Trust and Ullman June C
Bought by
Smith Jaimie and Bass Jaimie Smith
Seller's Agent
Heidi Gravel
WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC.
Buyer's Agent
Karina Figueroa
LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$274,900
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$276,889

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2021
Sold by
Youmans Mary C
Bought by
Youmans Mary C and Mary C Ycumans Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Jaimie $274,900 Real Estate Title
Youmans Mary C -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $274,900 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft
09/20/2025 09/20/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $274,900 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

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
2025 $4,138 $205,601 $23,439 $182,162
2024 $4,025 $208,270 $23,439 $184,831
2023 $4,025 $199,737 $22,939 $176,798
2022 $969 $86,435 $0 $0
2021 $962 $83,917 $0 $0
2020 $946 $82,758 $0 $0
2018 $912 $79,389 $0 $0
2017 $882 $77,756 $0 $0
2016 $871 $76,157 $0 $0
2015 $733 $75,628 $0 $0
2014 $721 $75,028 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heidi Gravel

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Heidi Gravel

    WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC.

    (863) 528-1935

    140 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Heidi Gravel
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  • Karina Figueroa

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Karina Figueroa

    LIVE FLORIDA REALTY

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Karina Figueroa
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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: K4903000

Stellar MLS

APN: 27-30-01-883000-034150

Florida Polk County Lake Wales 33853

431 E Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL

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