Walk In Water Lake Estates
Homes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL
All 349 homes for sale in Lake Wales, FL · median $250,000 · 148 homes for sale in 33898 · Polk County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-16, 16 recorded sales closed at a median of $330,000, $201 per square foot, a median 50 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (-11% versus the prior year). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,340 ($4,660 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Lake Wales, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33898 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 163 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1973–2024 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 2,360 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $330,000 median across 16 closed sales · $201 per sq ft · -10.8% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 50 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Choice and magnet options may apply |
Data as of September 16, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Walk In Water Lake Estates key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/walk-in-water-lake-estates, data as of September 16, 2026.
Walk In Water Lake Estates right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($330K) is down 10.8% from the prior 12 months ($370K). With about 7 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 16. Confidence: Medium (16 and 10 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Walk In Water Lake EstatesHomes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Walk In Water Lake Estates market snapshot (as of September 16, 2026): the median sale price is about $330K ($201 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 50 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 11% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (16 closings in the current window).
County records show 22 qualified sales in Walk In Water Lake Estates across 2024 - 2025 (13 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $355,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
In ZIP 33898 (Lake Wales), 157 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($191/sq ft), down 4.6% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. See the live ZIP 33898 housing market and the Polk County market.
Walk In Water Lake Estates is a community of 163 homes in Lake Wales, Polk County, built between 1973 and 2024 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 2,360 square feet. 69% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 16 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($330K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($370K) IS the -10.8% one-year change.
Windows contain 1 to 16 sales each (16 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Walk in Water Lake Estates Market Scorecard
Walk in Water Lake Estates is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Choice and magnet options may apply, assigned by address
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Walk In Water Lake Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Walk In Water Lake Estates address.
The Walk In Water Lake Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Walk In Water Lake Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Walk In Water Lake Estates.
A closer look at the Walk In Water Lake Estates market
At a median of $201 per square foot, Walk In Water Lake Estates prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 11% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 50 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 163 homes built between 1973 and 2024, and 69% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Walk In Water Lake Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Walk In Water Lake Estates buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.0). Basis: Recent Direction -10.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 69% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Walk In Water Lake Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Walk In Water Lake Estates sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 16, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (11 streets, ZIP 33898)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-12 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (77 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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