Lake Wales Village
Homes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL
All 348 homes for sale in LAKE WALES, FL · median $249,250 · 53 homes for sale in 33853 · Polk County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Lake Wales Village in Lake Wales, FL since 2016, the most recent in September 2026. Across Lake Wales as a whole, 3 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $289,025, 73 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).
With a single active listing, Lake Wales Village isn't a market you can trend-line right now - it's one price, one condition, one set of terms, and that's the whole story until more inventory surfaces. Buyer Approval Required in the amenity set is worth noting on its own: this points to an HOA-managed process that adds a step most single-family purchases don't have, and it shapes both the timeline and the pool of interested buyers.
For sellers, thin inventory can work in your favor if your unit is priced and presented well - there's little competing supply to shop against. For buyers, it means patience and flexibility on timing, since waiting for a second or third comparable listing may take a while in a community this size.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Wales VillageHomes 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
Lake Wales Village is a maintained community in Lake Wales, Polk County, built around shared amenities like a pool, fitness center, and on-site laundry and storage - the kind of package typical of condo or attached-home living rather than standalone single-family stock.
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.
Who Lake Wales Village is best for.
Best for
- Buyers looking for a maintained, amenity-included property and willing to go through an HOA approval process
- Buyers comfortable moving quickly once a listing becomes available in a low-inventory community
- Buyers prioritizing amenities like a pool and fitness center over unit selection or price negotiation leverage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare multiple active listings before deciding
- Buyers who need a purchase process without a buyer-approval or HOA review step
- Buyers seeking a single-family home rather than a maintained, amenity-based community
The market around Lake Wales Village
Lake Wales Village is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33853, 73 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Lake Wales.
Across Polk County, 5,398 homes are active and 1,696 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33853 (LAKE WALES), 128 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $296K ($166/sq ft), up 1.7% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 1 pending listings - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33853 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Wales Village specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Life at Lake Wales Village
- Laundry · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Maintenance · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Pool · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Storage · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Buyer Approval Required · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 1 of 1 listings
- Fitness Center · reported on 1 of 1 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
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
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Wales Village 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 Lake Wales Village address.
The Lake Wales Village buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Wales Village 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 Lake Wales Village.
A Small, Amenity-Packed Footprint
The amenity list here reads like a condo or co-op community: pool, fitness center, community mailbox, on-site laundry, storage, and maintenance coverage, paired with a Buyer Approval Required designation. That last item is the one to plan around - it typically means the HOA or association reviews and signs off on incoming owners, which can add time to a contract and should be factored into any offer timeline.
With only one unit active in the MLS feed as of this snapshot, there isn't a price trend or day-on-market pattern to report - just a single data point. Anyone tracking this community should expect to watch it over time rather than draw conclusions from where things stand today.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Wales Village. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this little active inventory, having someone who tracks new listings the moment they hit and understands the HOA approval process end-to-end is the difference between missing the window and being first through it. We'll walk you through what Buyer Approval Required actually means for your timeline before you write an offer.
Lake Wales Village in 15 seconds.
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 Lake Wales Village buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Wales Village sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Lake Wales Village, 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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Recently off market in Lake Wales Village
Homes in Lake Wales Village that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 130 E Johnson Avenue #102 · off market
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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
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.
Lake Wales Village Market Scorecard
Lake Wales Village is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33853 ZIP is $221,871, about 8.6% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (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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