0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33859
Active289 days on marketListed Oct 23, 2025MLS #TB8438499
About this home
0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD
This is the perfect site to build your custom home and enjoy the peaceful country living, located in central Florida about 1.5 hrs. from either coast, it is approx. 26.74 acres, or Great opportunity for a developer with possible lot splits for development, Lot splits will have to be verified by Polk County. All information, measurements and sizes are deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed, any information contained here-in that is critical to buyers purchasing decisions, must be verified by the buyers. Any specific questions concerning permitting and zoning should be addressed to the Polk County Planning Department.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
26.74 ac
Lot size
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.
$3,447 /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
$3,447/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.
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 33859 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
10,827
Median age
50.2
Median income
$61,871
Median home value
$200,300
Avg household
2.36
Households w/ children
878
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 → $271K
Lake Wales median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 91% above the LAKE WALES 33859 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 0 LAKE BUFFUM 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$165,000
5125 OLD HOMESTEAD STREET
2 bd · 2 ba · 784 sqft · $210/sqft · 210 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$165,000
4030 CEDAR HAMMOCK STREET
2 bd · 2 ba · 952 sqft · $173/sqft · 57 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$221,000
4515 SARVER AVENUE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · $182/sqft · 64 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
Jillian Kobylesky
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,447/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 0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $2,756. 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 $483,000, this home is listed about 93% above the Lake Wales median of $250,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 0 LAKE BUFFUM ROAD?+
Spook Hill Elementary School (elementary), Winter Haven Senior High School (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$483,000 runs 91% above the LAKE WALES 33859 median.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
289 days on market against a Lake Wales median of 56 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $485,000, now $483,000 — a $2K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DALTON WADE INC · Juan Carrion. MLS #TB8438499.
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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