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Whispering Ridge HOA fees

Lake Wales, Polk County · 33853

Homes in Whispering Ridge (Lake Wales) pay a median $600 a year in HOA dues, about $50 a month, based on 8 listings. Half fall between $600 and $600. None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD.

HOA, median
$600/yr
About $50 a month
CDD, median
None reported
Property tax, median
$4,167/yr
Seller's bill; resets after a sale
Monthly, before mortgage
$397
HOA + tax at the medians

Whispering Ridge cost questions

How much are HOA fees in Whispering Ridge?

Homes in Whispering Ridge (Lake Wales) pay a median $600 a year in HOA dues, about $50 a month, based on 8 listings. Half fall between $600 and $600.

Does Whispering Ridge have a CDD?

None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD. Check the tax bill on any home you're serious about: a CDD shows up there as a separate assessment.

What does it cost each month to own in Whispering Ridge, before the mortgage?

HOA and property tax come to about $397 a month at the medians (property tax median $4,167 a year). Insurance and the mortgage come on top. Property tax resets after a sale under Florida's homestead rules, so a buyer's bill can be higher than the seller's.

Where do these numbers come from?

Stellar MLS via Repliers listings in Whispering Ridge from January 2026 to October 2026: homes for sale now plus closed sales in that period, one data point per address (rentals excluded). Fees are converted to annual figures. Individual homes vary by association and home type, so confirm the exact fee on any home before you make an offer.

Source: Stellar MLS via Repliers, January 2026 to October 2026. Medians from 8 addressesin subdivisions matching “WHISPERING RIDGE”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.

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