WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 in LAKE WALES

WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01
Homes for Sale in LAKE WALES, FL

Community in LAKE WALES · Polk County · ZIP 33853
244 homesBuilt 2007–2019Median sale $273K
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Live · WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$273K
Median sold · 12 mo
$164/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $169 in 2023
92.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
36days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01
166 of 244 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
244
Homes in the community
244 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 2007
Community established
homes built 2007-2019, median 2017 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 10 in 2015
1,753sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 244 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $273K ($164 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 36 days on market for closed sales.

WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 is a community of 244 homes in LAKE WALES, Polk County, built between 2007 and 2019 (median 2017), with a median living area of about 2,395 square feet. 68% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 21 sales each (5 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 2012 through 2025. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$150K$200K$250K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2012 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k
80 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $78 in 2012 to a $169 peak in 2023; $164 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2022 low; 36 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
92%95%98%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
92.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0102020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 21 a year; 5 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051020122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 10 quit in 2015; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Whispering Ridge Market Scorecard

Thin data

Whispering Ridge is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
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Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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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.

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
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 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 WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 address.

If we were buying in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 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 WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01.

A closer look at the WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 market

At a median of $164 per square foot, WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 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 housing stock is 244 homes built between 2007 and 2019, and 68% 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 WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01?
The median sale price in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 was $273K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 36 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 244 homes in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 (public records).
What share of WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 is owner-occupied?
68% of WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 built?
Homes in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 were built between 2007 and 2019, with a median year built of 2017 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01?
Cash buyers took 0% of WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01?
WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 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 WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01?
The best agent for WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01 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 WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01.
How do I find a top LAKE WALES real estate agent who knows WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01?
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 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 2012 (80 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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Thinking of selling in WHISPERING RIDGE PH 01? 5 recorded closings; median 36 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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