Crooked Lake Park in Lake Wales

Crooked Lake Park
Homes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL

All 425 homes for sale in Lake Wales, FL · median $245,000 · 126 homes for sale in 33859 · Polk County homes for sale

Community in Lake Wales · Polk County · ZIP 33859
199 homesBuilt 1955–2022
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data10 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Crooked Lake Park 02 in Lake Wales, FL since 2016, the most recent in August 2025. Across Lake Wales as a whole, 694 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $255,668, 73 median days on market, with 387 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,140 ($3,460 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Crooked Lake Park Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
56%
Owner-occupied · Crooked Lake Park
112 of 199 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
44%
Non-owner-occupied · Crooked Lake Park
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
199
Homes in the community
199 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
1955–2022
Years homes were built
median 1972 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2024
peaked at 2 in 2024
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Price in Crooked Lake Park is driven by the house, not the amenity package. With a median build year of 1972 and stock stretching from 1955 to 2022, condition and updates are the real variable here. A median of roughly 1,916 living square feet gives you some room to work with, but two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on what's been renovated. Expect a wide spread tied to condition rather than a tidy price band.

The current posture is thin. There are zero active listings against 199 homes, so there is no live inventory to anchor to and anything that does come up sets its own tone. For a seller, that scarcity is leverage if the home shows well. For a buyer, patience and readiness matter more than speed - you are waiting for the right house to surface, then moving decisively when it does.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside CROOKED LAKE PARK 02 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.

338 1ST AVENUE
$204K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft
338 1ST AVENUE
Listed by THE STONES REAL ESTATE FIRM
319 1ST AVENUE
$150K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,392 sqft
319 1ST AVENUE
Listed by BENDER REALTY, LLC
359 1ST AVENUE
$160K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft
359 1ST AVENUE
Listed by FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS
4811 MAC DONALD STREET
$294K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,154 sqft
4811 MAC DONALD STREET
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
347 CANAL COURT
$167K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
347 CANAL COURT
Listed by SANTIAGO & VAZQUEZ REAL ESTATE LLC
236 2ND AVENUE
$122K · 0.1 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft
236 2ND AVENUE
Listed by WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC.

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Crooked Lake Park is a small, established pocket of about 199 homes in Lake Wales, with a majority owner-occupied base and no active MLS inventory at the moment. It reads as a settled, low-turnover area rather than an active-trading market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 152 homes in CROOKED LAKE PARK that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1955 and 2022 (median 1972), with a median living area of about 1,482 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.

Best for

  • Buying to hold in a stable, majority owner-occupied area with low turnover
  • Buyers comfortable renovating or updating an older home to build value
  • Buyers who can stay patient and move quickly when a fitting listing finally surfaces

Probably not for

  • Needing to buy immediately from standing inventory
  • Wanting community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or gated facilities
  • Preferring uniform, newer construction over a wide mix of build years and conditions

The market around Crooked Lake Park

Crooked Lake Park is a small community — 2 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33859, 138 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Lake Wales.

Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

In ZIP 33859 (Lake Wales), 271 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $284K ($162/sq ft), down 3.6% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. See the live ZIP 33859 housing market and the Polk County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crooked Lake Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Schools

In short
  • 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 Crooked Lake Park 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 Crooked Lake Park address.

If we were buying in Crooked Lake Park today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Crooked Lake Park.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established, low-turnover pocket of Lake Wales and are willing to wait for the right house.
Biggest Risk
No active inventory means you may wait, and older homes carry condition and systems unknowns.
Sweet Spot
An updated mid-size home at or near the 1,916-square-foot median that has already addressed roof and systems.
Avoid If
You need shared amenities or a home you can buy and move on quickly.

A condition-driven market with no shelf stock

The housing stock here spans nearly seven decades, from 1955 through 2022, with the midpoint at 1972. That range tells you what to expect: original mid-century homes alongside scattered newer builds and infill. The median living area near 1,916 square feet is workable, but you'll underwrite each property on its own - roof, systems, and updates will separate one listing from the next far more than square footage alone.

Owner-occupancy runs around 56 percent based on homestead share, which points to a stable, lived-in area rather than an investor-heavy one. No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so the draw is the homes and the location, not shared facilities. With no active listings as of August 2026, both sides should treat this as an opportunistic market - deals happen when a specific property fits, not on a predictable cadence.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Crooked Lake Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With no active listings and a wide age range of homes, this is a market where knowing what's about to come up and how to value an older property matters. We track turnover in a 199-home pocket, pencil condition into pricing honestly, and tell you plainly when a given house doesn't justify its number.

Crooked Lake Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established, low-turnover pocket of Lake Wales and are willing to wait for the right house.
Biggest advantageA settled, majority owner-occupied area where stock is varied enough to find value with the right updates.
Biggest riskNo active inventory means you may wait, and older homes carry condition and systems unknowns.
Sweet spotAn updated mid-size home at or near the 1,916-square-foot median that has already addressed roof and systems.
Avoid ifYou need shared amenities or a home you can buy and move on quickly.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Crooked Lake Park sales matched to your home.

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Crooked Lake Park key facts
LocationLake Wales, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33859
Homes in the community199 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1955–2022 (median 1972)
Typical living area1,916 sq ft (median)
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share56%
Zoned public schoolsPolk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Choice and magnet options may apply

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Crooked Lake Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/crooked-lake-park-02, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in CROOKED LAKE PARK 02, Lake Wales

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 12 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-25)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,924/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Crooked Lake Park?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 199 homes in Crooked Lake Park (public records).
What share of Crooked Lake Park is owner-occupied?
56% of Crooked Lake Park parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crooked Lake Park built?
Homes in Crooked Lake Park were built between 1955 and 2022, with a median year built of 1972 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve Crooked Lake Park?
Crooked Lake Park is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Crooked Lake Park?
The best agent for Crooked Lake Park is one who actively works Lake Wales and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Crooked Lake Park.
How do I find a top Lake Wales real estate agent who knows Crooked Lake Park?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Crooked Lake Park and the wider Lake Wales area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Crooked Lake Park?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Crooked Lake Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Crooked Lake Park, and what county is it in?
Crooked Lake Park is in Lake Wales, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33859.
Buying to hold in a stable, majority owner-occupied area with low turnoverExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable renovating or updating an older home to build valueExcellent fit
Buyers who can stay patient and move quickly when a fitting listing finally surfacesExcellent fit
Needing to buy immediately from standing inventoryProbably not
Wanting community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or gated facilitiesProbably not
Preferring uniform, newer construction over a wide mix of build years and conditionsProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (4 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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