$359,000
About this home
Step into timeless charm and character with this beautiful historic home in Lake Wales offering picturesque views of Lake Wailes. Nestled on approximately half an acre, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features over 1,900 square feet of heated living space along with a detached 2-car garage and all the warmth and charm you would expect from a historic property. Inside, the home welcomes you with rich character and inviting living spaces including a cozy living room centered around an amazing wood-burning fireplace, a dedicated study with built-in shelving, and a formal dining room complete with a dry bar area perfect for entertaining. The adorable kitchen offers a gas stove, breakfast area, and plenty of charm throughout. The spacious primary bedroom is conveniently located downstairs, while two additional bedrooms are tucked away upstairs for added privacy. Enjoy peaceful mornings or relaxing evenings from the wonderful screened-in porch overlooking the beautifully sized yard and scenic lake views. Major updates include an HVAC system that is only 1 year old, offering added peace of mind. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just a short walk from Lake Wailes where boating, jet skiing, and fishing can be enjoyed from the nearby fishing pier. Also only minutes away on foot is Lake Wailes Park featuring picnic areas, sports fields, a playground, boat ramp, dog-friendly areas, and a scenic 2.5-mile paved trail surrounding the lake. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and entertainment, this one-of-a-kind property blends historic charm with everyday convenience
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRTB8510115
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- LAKE WALES
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 88
- On market date
- May 22, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.51 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 544
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- District
- POLK
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Student:teacher ratio
- 22.6:1
- District
- POLK
Walkability
Blended score for LAKE WALES's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in LAKE WALES, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 18, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.