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Property Description
Virtually Staged. Three bedrooms, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, no HOA, and more than a quarter-acre in a convenient Lake Wales location-this move-in-ready home offers the space, flexibility, and freedom today's buyers are searching for! With 1,680 square feet of living area and 2,312 total square feet, there is plenty of room for comfortable everyday living, visiting guests, a home office, or multigenerational needs. Fresh paint inside and out, new flooring, new Stainmaster carpet, real brick across the front, and several updated windows create a clean and welcoming feel. Major improvements include a metal roof and air handler installed in 2016, along with a newer water heater for added peace of mind. Step outside and enjoy an open backyard view with currently no rear neighbors. Financing opportunities may make this home even more affordable! Located in a USDA-eligible area, qualified buyers may be able to purchase with 100% financing and no down payment. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members are also encouraged to explore the valuable benefits of VA financing. USDA and VA financing are welcomed, subject to buyer, property, appraisal, and lender approval. Ask your lender whether one of these programs could help make 838 Blackwood Drive your next home! The location puts you close to schools, Lake Wailes, Bok Tower Gardens, shopping, dining, and the shops, restaurants, and community events of historic downtown Lake Wales. You will also be less than half a mile from legendary Spook Hill, where cars appear to roll uphill on their own! Take a drive through the area, experience Spook Hill for yourself, and pass by 838 Blackwood Drive while you are in the neighborhood. Then take the next step and come experience everything this home has to offer on the inside. This may be the Lake Wales home you have been waiting for!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 838 Blackwood Dr
General
- Price: $230,000
- Taxes: $1,688 (2025)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: P4939466
- Updated: 8/17/2026
- Added to Site: 24 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Split Bedroom
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sliding Doors, Storage
Parking
- Carports: Yes
- Carport: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
Location
- Area: 33898 - Lake Wales
- County: Polk
- Development Name: 33898 - Lake Wales
- Subdivision: WOODLAND HILLS
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 27 take Mountain Lake cutoff Rd to Left on Burns, to Right on Blackwood
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Community Name: 33898 - Lake Wales
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Block, Brick
- Roof: Metal
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,680
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1960
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,238
- Lot Size: 11238
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,688
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: WOODLAND HILLS UNIT 1 PB 43 PG 36 BLK D LOT 6
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 282931937690004060
- Property ID: 282931937690004060
- Block/Lot/Section: D
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Schools
Schools serving 838 Blackwood Dr
School District:Polk County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Spook Hill Elementary School 321 Doctor JA Wiltshire Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853 | PK-5 | 1.5 mi |
Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy 800 South 4th Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
Bartow Senior High School 1270 South Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 | 9-12 | 17.4 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 838 Blackwood Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/11/2026
Price Reduced
$230,000
-4.13%
MLS
7/30/2026
Listed
$239,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 838 Blackwood Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,514
-2%
$119,086
3%
2024
$1,538
3%
$115,730
3%
2023
$1,492
7%
$112,359
6%
2021
$1,396
—
$105,909
-3%
2022
$1,395
—
$109,086
4%
2021
$1,396
7%
$104,447
4%
2017
$1,303
—
$100,195
2%
2017
$1,303
-4%
$98,134
-4%
2019
$1,364
-30%
$102,099
31%
2016
$1,948
27%
$77,773
10%
2015
$1,531
-5%
$70,722
—
2014
$1,616
-6%
$70,843
-4%
2013
$1,718
—
$73,458
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 838 Blackwood Dr
838 Blackwood Drive, Lake Wales, FL 33898 (MLS# P4939466) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 838 Blackwood Drive is currently listed for $230,000 and was received on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 838 Blackwood Drive? 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.

