1561 POE ROAD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active368 days on marketListed Oct 9, 2025MLS #B4902079
About this home
1561 POE ROAD
Brand new construction! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is perfectly situated on a private 1+ acre lot offering peace and plenty of space to spread out. Step inside to an inviting open living area that seamlessly flows into the dining and kitchen space—ideal for modern living and entertaining. The split-bedroom floor plan provides added privacy, while all bedrooms feature cozy carpeting for warmth and comfort. The kitchen is a showstopper with wood cabinetry and new black on black appliances. Convenient indoor laundry is located just off the kitchen. Enjoy the outdoors with ample room for play, BBQs, and relaxing by the fire pit. A wonderful opportunity to own a new home with room to grow!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,456
Sqft
1.1 ac
Lot size
2025
Year built
One
Levels
$137
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,614 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,614/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−38.5%
$/sqft vs NA
$137 vs $298
Days on market
368 vs 84 typical
Where $137/sqft sits among the 120 homes for sale in NA
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lake Wales
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Lake Wales. See the full Lake Wales guide →
LAKE WALES 33898 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
18,426
Median age
46.9
Median income
$54,778
Median home value
$161,500
Avg household
2.51
Households w/ children
1,790
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lake Wales market
$275K → $249K
Lake Wales median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
63 of 120
NA have cut their price
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 43% above the LAKE WALES 33898 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1561 POE ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$250,000
18330 BOOMING ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · $171/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$360,000
2164 CR 436E · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · $239/sqft · 127 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$310,000
6025 EAGLE TRAIL · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · $205/sqft · 30 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Anealya Hammad
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1561 POE ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1561 POE ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1561 POE ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1561 POE ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,614/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 1561 POE ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,266. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lake Wales?+
At $199,900, this home is listed about 18% below the Lake Wales median of $245,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1561 POE ROAD?+
Spook Hill Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$199,900 runs 43% above the LAKE WALES 33898 median.
02Time on market is leverage
368 days on market against a Lake Wales median of 84 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $259,000, now $199,900 — a $59K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of LAND SOUTH REALTY, LLC · Ron Denney. MLS #B4902079.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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