5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active20 days on marketListed Sep 22, 2026MLS #S5158114
About this home
5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD
Welcome to your own canal-front oasis on 0.32 acres with access to Lake Walk in Water — and NO HOA! This unique home offers incredible character and an abundance of space. Inside, you’ll find stunning pecky cypress ceilings, a spacious open living area with fireplace, dining, kitchen and wet bar, 2 master suites, a 3rd bedroom, 2 bonus rooms, and a large laundry room. AC replaced in 2025 and 5-year-old security system. Outside is where this property truly shines! Enjoy your private concrete boat ramp, 75’ dock with fish-cleaning station, backyard Tiki Bar, screened front and rear porches, and peaceful pond setting. Additional features include a 20’ x 24’ air-conditioned garage/shed, covered boat/RV parking, generator and RV hookups, 5-zone irrigation, whole-house water filtration, and a roof replaced in May 2023. This is waterfront living with room to entertain, relax, and enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Come see it in person — photos simply don’t do it justice!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,654
Sqft
0.32 ac
Lot size
1980
Year built
One
Levels
$173
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.
$3,335 /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
Run your own numbers
Estimated payment
$3,335/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
+21.1%
$/sqft vs Lake Wales actives
$173 vs $167
Days on market
20 vs 84 typical
Where $173/sqft sits among the 382 Lake Wales actives
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)
179 of 382
Lake Wales actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 229% 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 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’26$339,000
5268 VALENCIA STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · $192/sqft · 277 DOM
Sold · May ’26$375,000
8672 MARY MOSER LANE
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,529 sqft · $148/sqft · 55 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$525,000
8338 WAKEFORD ROAD
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,166 sqft · $242/sqft · 33 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
Colleen Brown
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Live availability from Colleen's calendar — pick a time and it's booked. Confirmation lands in your inbox immediately.
Straight answers
5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,335/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 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $3,159. 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 $460,000, this home is listed about 88% above the Lake Wales median of $245,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD?+
Spook Hill Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
Keep looking
Similar homes nearby
Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS LEGACY REALTY · Rafael Ortiz Pena. MLS #S5158114.
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.
Never miss a listing
New Lake Wales homes, in your inbox
Like 5055 TIGER CREEK ROAD but not quite? A daily digest of every new listing in Lake Wales — straight from the MLS, hours after it goes live. Unsubscribe anytime.
Just watching this one home? Ask Colleen to ping you on any price or status change →