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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,108 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 1256 Center St

General

  • Price: $675,000
  • Taxes: $3,575 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
  • MLS ID: O6382408
  • Updated: 3/13/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Min. Lease: 8-12 Months

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Furnishings: Unfurnished
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Washer Hookup

Additional Information

  • Pool: Yes
  • Private Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: In Ground, Screen Enclosure

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: French Doors
  • Deck/Patio: Screened, Wrap Around
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened, Wrap Around

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Driveway

Location

  • Area: 33859 - Lake Wales
  • County: Polk
  • Development Name: 33859 - Lake Wales
  • Subdivision: NOT IN SUBDIVISION
  • 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.
  • Direction Faces: West

School Information

  • Elementary School: Janie Howard Wilson Elem
  • Middle School: Dundee Ridge Middle
  • High School: Lake Wales Senior High

Community

  • Community Name: 33859 - Lake Wales

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air
  • Heating Type: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Cabin
  • Architectural Style: Cabin
  • Exterior Const.: HardiPlank Type, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Stories/Levels: Two
  • Square Feet: 2,108
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1991

Lot Features

  • Property View: Water
  • Lot Size (Acres): 8.51
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 370,674
  • Lot Size: 8.5095
  • Street/Road Desc.: Gravel

Water Features

  • Water View: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $3,575
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: None
  • Legal Description: BEG NE COR OF SEC RUN W 2271.35 FT TO E RR R/W RUN S 08 DEG 44' 42" E 2048.37 FT TO POB RUN S 08 DEG 44' 42" E 235 FT N 78 DEG 46' 09" E 1732.35 FT M/L TO LAKE NWLY ALONG LAKE 225 FT M/L S 79 DEG 26' 32" W 1656.97 FT M/L TO POB & RIPARIAN RIGHTS
  • Flood Zone Info: AE
  • APN: 272904000000012020
  • Property ID: 272904000000012020

Listed by Exp Realty Llc

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Schools serving 1256 Center St

School District:Polk County School District
NameGradesDistance
Spook Hill Elementary School
321 Doctor JA Wiltshire Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
PK-55.9 mi
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy
800 South 4th Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853
6-87.3 mi
Winter Haven Senior High School
600 6th Street Southeast, Winter Haven, FL 33880
9-126.5 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1256 Center St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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3/13/2026
Listed
$675,000
182.43%
MLS
6/29/2004
Sold
$239,000
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Tax History for 1256 Center St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,836
-16%
$259,540
3%
2024
$3,368
6%
$252,225
3%
2023
$3,166
—
$244,879
4%
2021
$3,158
1%
$235,034
-3%
2022
$3,134
-1%
$242,085
4%
2021
$3,158
6%
$231,789
4%
2017
$2,972
—
$222,353
2%
2017
$2,972
1%
$217,780
2%
2016
$2,933
-2%
$213,301
1%
2015
$2,979
-4%
$211,818
-7%
2019
$3,097
6%
$226,578
8%
2014
$2,932
-1%
$210,137
1%
2013
$2,949
—
$207,032
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1256 Center Street, Lake Wales, FL 33859 (MLS# O6382408) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 1256 Center Street is currently listed for $675,000 and was received on March 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1256 Center Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Wales? You can browse all Lake Wales real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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