Hickory Ridge Estates
Homes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL
All 329 homes for sale in LAKE WALES, FL · median $259,000 · Polk County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HICKORY RIDGE ESTATES 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.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Hickory Ridge Estates in Lake Wales, FL since 2026, the most recent in June 2026. Across Lake Wales as a whole, 3 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $289,025, 74 median days on market. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,680 ($4,000 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Hickory Ridge Estates
Hickory Ridge Estates is a small community — 1 recorded sale on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33898, 234 homes are on the market and 14% are under contract — a slower 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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hickory Ridge Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hickory Ridge Estates listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Hickory Ridge Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge Estates.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hickory Ridge Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Hickory Ridge 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 Hickory Ridge Estates sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Hickory Ridge Estates, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Hickory Ridge Estates Market Scorecard
Hickory Ridge Estates is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2026 (2 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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