?? Lakefront New Construction Opportunity — Customize Your Dream Home!
Thomas Lake | Lake Wales, FL | Offered at $399,999
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and unlimited potential. Situated on .7 acres along the serene shoreline of Thomas Lake — a private lake with only four homes — this elevated two-story new build allows you to finish the home your way and live the lake life you’ve always dreamed of.
Wake up to expansive water views from your spacious covered balcony, just steps from the living room and primary bedroom, and enjoy direct access to the lake via your very own 75’ private dock plus a private boat launch — ideal for boating, fishing, kayaking, or simply soaking in golden-hour sunsets.
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? Property Highlights
? Lakefront with Private 75’ Dock & Boat Launch — rare, ready-to-enjoy access
? Massive Lower-Level Garage & Flex Space
Oversized 2-stall garage with additional enclosed area featuring plumbing & layout for:
• Outdoor kitchen entertainment zone
• Future guest suite
• Home gym or hobby room
? Plumbing Completed + Electrical in Progress
• Rough-in plumbing throughout
• Electrical meter, main panel, and sub-panel already connected
? Large Covered Balcony — panoramic lake views from main living spaces
? Durable Metal Roof
? Municipal Water & .7 Acre Lot
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?? Prime Central Florida Location
Live secluded but close to everywhere you want to be:
?? 10 minutes to downtown Lake Wales
?? 45 miles to Orlando
?? 60 miles to Tampa
?? 68 miles to Vero Beach
The perfect hub for work, adventure, beaches & theme parks — with the bonus of peaceful evenings at home on the lake.
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?? The Best Part?
You choose the finishes — cabinetry, flooring, lighting, and your ideal kitchen design — and bring your vision to life. A rare opportunity to own new construction lakefront property without the long wait or limitations of pre-built designs.
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?? This is where your story meets the water.
Don’t miss your chance to make this lakefront dream your own!
For sale by owner
$399,999
869 Herrod Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
3beds
3,200sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1959
0.7 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Durable metal roof
What the owner loves about this home
Tranquility and privacy
- 154 days |
- 566 |
- 25 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (407) 242-0273
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 20
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other, Stucco, Wood, Cement / Concrete
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.7 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 283001938200001803
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- masonry
- Foundation: Retaining Wall
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Wales
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,758
- Annual tax amount: $841
- Date on market: 10/29/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,764/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2025 | Price change | $399,999-28.4%$125/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $559,000+229.8%$175/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2020 | Listing removed | $169,499$53/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2020 | Price change | $169,499+0.3%$53/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $169,000$53/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841 -20.3% | $104,758 +39.8% |
| 2023 | $1,055 +14.5% | $74,952 +10% |
| 2022 | $922 +7.4% | $68,138 +10% |
| 2021 | $858 +3.5% | $61,944 +4.4% |
| 2020 | $829 +4% | $59,328 +7.1% |
| 2019 | $797 -1.4% | $55,388 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $808 +2.5% | $53,324 +31.1% |
| 2017 | $788 +44.2% | $40,676 +10% |
| 2016 | $547 +0.6% | $36,978 +3.1% |
| 2015 | $543 +5.1% | $35,852 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $517 -1.8% | $34,956 +7.2% |
| 2013 | $526 +0.8% | $32,619 +4.6% |
| 2012 | $522 -1% | $31,194 +10% |
| 2011 | $527 -3% | $28,358 +10% |
| 2010 | $544 +37.5% | $25,780 +10% |
| 2009 | $395 | $23,436 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $340 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $1,065 -0.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,072 +4.3% | $89,345 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $1,027 +2.3% | $85,206 +1.6% |
| 2001 | $1,005 | $83,864 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,486/mo
Principal & interest
$1973
Property taxes
$513
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 33898
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Spook Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.8 mi
- 1/10Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts AcademyGrades: 6-10Distance: 6.9 mi
- 3/10Bartow Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 22.7 mi
Local experts in 33898
- Florida
- Polk County
- Lake Wales
- 33898
- 869 Herrod Rd





