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230 Townsend Ave, Lake Wales, FL, 33853

$264,800

Home List Price

$3,145*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
1,030 SqFt
$257/SqFt
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230 Townsend Ave, Lake Wales$264,800

Buyer Closing Credits

$3,145*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1955
HeatingElectric
CoolingCentral Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
MLS #S5097766
Lot Size0.19 Acres
StatusActive

About 230 Townsend Ave

OFFERING $5,000 CREDIT TO BUYER. Welcome to 230 Townsend Avenue!! As you drive up to this detached single-family home, the first thing you notice is the beautifully maintained fenced-in corner lot. The solid construction red brick exterior adds charm and curb appeal, and invites you in. Enter into an cozy living room / dining room combination that opens to the kitchen. To the left, the master bedroom with walk-in closet, a full bathroom, and guest bedroom with spacious closet. On the other side of the house, you will find a large family room / bonus room. On your way to the attached 2-car garage, you will find a large storage closet and half bathroom. On the rear of the property is a separate unit with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. Great for in-law suite, guest house, or rental property. Beautiful fruit trees in the yard, which is equipped with well irrigation system. You will also find a storage shed and covered carport with additional parking space on the side driveway.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1955
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,030 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE LAKES
  • Office Phone: (407) 566-1800
  • Listing Agent: Mareli Viersen

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Laminate
  • Interior: Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Garden, Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered, Storage

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes

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Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.19 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Bartow Senior High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Davenport School of The Arts, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School, Public District Grades 3-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Davenport, take to US Hwy 27 S to Lake Wales Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto US Hwy 27 S Turn left onto E Mountain Lake Cutoff Rd Turn right onto FL-17 S Follow S 3rd St to Townsend Ave Turn right onto E Johnson Ave Turn left onto S 3rd St Turn right onto Townsend Ave - Destination will be on the left

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $264,800
  • Price Per SqFt: $257/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $758
  • Tax Year: 2020
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Housing Market Comparison

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Lake Wales, FL

City

Med. Sold Price

$248K

Med. Price/SqFt

$169

Avg. Days On Market

57

# of Sold Homes

55

230 Townsend Ave vs Lake Wales

101 DAYS ON ROCKET

+44 Days

$264,800

+$16.8K More

$257/SqFt

+$87 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $16.8K more than the Median Sold Price and $87/SqFt more than other homes in Lake Wales, FL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MFRMLS
  • MLS Number: #S5097766

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE LAKES
  • Office Phone: (407) 566-1800
  • Listing Agent: Mareli Viersen

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Sep 14, 2020Home Sold
$135,000
Jul 03, 2017Home Sold
$84,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2020$758$69,381
2018$365$66,556
2017$365$35,623

History based on county public records data.

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$1,389

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Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$860

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School

  • 501 Mcleod Rd

  • 9.50 miles

  • Public District Grades 3-5

Middle School

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3
/10

  • McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy

  • 800 S 4th St

  • 0.48 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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8
/10

  • Davenport School of The Arts

  • 4751 County Road 547 N

  • 23.00 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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3
/10

  • Rosabelle W. Blake Academy

  • 510 Hartsell Ave

  • 25.21 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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4
/10

  • Bartow Senior High School

  • 1270 S Broadway Ave

  • 15.55 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,425. The majority of Lake Wales, FL residents have income less than $35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 230 Townsend Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 230 Townsend Ave property is $264,800.

What type of property is this?

The property 230 Townsend Ave is a house located in Lake Wales, Florida, 33853.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 230 Townsend Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 230 Townsend Ave are:
Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Davenport School of The Arts: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Bartow Senior High School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $758 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on September 14, 2020 for $135,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 230 Townsend Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 230 Townsend Ave is 1,030 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 230 Townsend Ave is 1955.

Rocket Homes›Florida›Polk County›Lake Wales›33853›230 Townsend Ave

This home is located at 230 Townsend Ave in Lake Wales, FL and zip code 33853. This 1,030 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $264,800.

While more than 13 listings in Lake Wales, FL in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 30 were sold below. In March 2024 in Lake Wales, FL there were 3.2% more homes for sale than in February 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $248,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 57 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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