$675,000
1256 Center Street Lake Wales, FL 33859
For Sale MLS# O6382408
3 beds 3 baths 2,108 sq ft Single Family
Details for 1256 Center Street
MLS# O6382408
Description for 1256 Center Street, Lake Wales, FL, 33859
Looking for a lakefront home with acreage in Central Florida where you can escape the noise of city life? Welcome to a peaceful retreat at 1256 Center St in Lake Wales, set on approximately 8.51 beautiful acres of lakefront land where privacy, nature, and wide-open space create a setting that feels worlds away from the hustle of town. Imagine mornings with coffee overlooking the water, afternoons watching wildlife move across the property, and evenings where the sky turns orange and pink as the sun sets across the lake. A portion of your lot sits across the street and is zoned for horses and other livestock for your enjoyment. The current owners love watching the rocket launches that happen directly across Lake Annie. Looking to grow a vegetable or herb garden? Your friendly neighbor Bonnie Plants can help you out since their nursery delivers to retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot. Properties like this offer the kind of lifestyle many buyers dream about but rarely find. Homes with acreage and lake frontage in Lake Wales and Polk County are increasingly hard to come by, especially those that provide both space and water in one setting. Inside, the home offers warm and inviting living spaces filled with natural light, with large windows that bring the outdoors in and provide constant views of the surrounding land and water. The layout makes it easy to host family gatherings, relax with friends, or simply enjoy the quiet beauty of the landscape. Step outside and the lifestyle truly opens up. With 8.51 acres to explore, there is room to garden, entertain, watch wildlife, or simply enjoy the peace and privacy that comes with owning land. The lakefront setting adds another dimension to everyday living, creating opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and unforgettable sunset evenings by the water. You will also appreciate several key updates including a newer roof installed in 2020, newer flooring, updated HVAC components, copper plumbing lines, and copper electrical wiring. If you have been searching for a Florida lakefront home with acreage where life slows down and nature takes center stage, this is a property you will want to experience in person. Schedule your private showing and come see why this peaceful Lake Wales retreat may be exactly what you have been waiting for.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 8.51 Acres
Square Feet: 2,108 sq ft
Year Built: 1991
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Story
Construction: HardiPlank Type,Wood Frame
Subdivision: Not In Subdivision
Foundation: Slab
County: Polk
School Information
Elementary: Janie Howard Wilson Elem
Middle: Dundee Ridge Middle
High: Lake Wales Senior High
Room Information
Main Floor
Living Room: 13.8x15.1
Family Room: 13.8x19.6
Kitchen: 11.1x9.3
Dining Room: 13.6x13.1
Upper Floor
Loft: 16.2x11.5
Bedroom 3: 11.7x11.8
Bedroom 2: 11.7x11.6
Primary Bedroom: 13.11x19.9
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
1/2 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Laundry: Inside, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Laminate
Doors/Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Fireplaces: Living Room
Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Other Utilities: Cable Available,Electricity Available
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Description: driveway
Roof: Shingle
Pool: In Ground, Screen Enclosure
Lot View: Lake,Water
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: French Patio Doors, Wrap Around, Screened, Landscaped, Pasture
Driving Directions
From I 4 take exit 55 turn slightly right on US-27 S. LEft on Waverly Rd. Left on Orange Ave. Right on Polk Ave. Left on Center St.
Financial Considerations
Terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Tax/Property ID: 27-29-04-000000-012020
Tax Amount: 3575
Tax Year: 2025
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Sales History & Tax Summary for 1256 Center Street
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