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Overview

4 bd2 ba2,476 sqftSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1975
Lot199,845 sqft
Living area2,476 sqft
Price / sqft$195

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High CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersThermostatWalk-in Closet(s)Private Mailbox

1518 Dickens Rd is a 1975-built home in Acreage, Lake Wales. Inside you'll find 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,476 square feet of living space. Listed at $482,997 (about $195/sqft), 25 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

Welcome to your own private slice of Old Florida paradise! Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Lake Wales, Florida, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home sits on an impressive 4.59 acres, offering the perfect combination of privacy, space, modern updates, and peaceful country living—all while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major highways. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the serene setting surrounded by mature trees and wide-open green space, creating an ideal retreat for those seeking room to breathe without sacrificing convenience. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring an updated kitchen with modern finishes that opens seamlessly to the main living areas, making it perfect for entertaining family and friends. The spacious layout provides both comfort and functionality, with the primary suite conveniently located on the first floor, along with a second bedroom, making this home ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or a home office setup. The first floor also features a versatile den/flex room, perfect for a home office, playroom, media room, or fitness space, along with an oversized laundry room offering abundant storage and workspace. Upstairs, you'll find additional bedrooms that provide privacy and flexibility for growing families or visiting guests. Step outside and experience everything this incredible property presents. With 4.59 acres, there's plenty of room to add a pool, detached workshop, RV or boat parking, additional garage, guest house (subject to county approval), gardens, horses, or simply enjoy the privacy and tranquility of your own land. Lake Wales is known for its natural beauty, historic charm, and outdoor recreation. You'll enjoy being just minutes from some of Central Florida's most popular attractions and conveniences, including: Historic Downtown Lake Wales with charming local boutiques, coffee shops, and community events, Bok Tower Gardens, one of Florida's most iconic landmarks featuring breathtaking gardens, walking paths, and the famous Singing Tower, Lake Wailes Park, Kiwanis Park, Lake Kissimmee State Park for hiking, fishing, camping, boating, and horseback riding, Lake Wales Family Recreation Center and Lake Pierce and numerous nearby lakes for boating and world-class bass fishing. Enjoy dining at local favorites including: L'Incontro Italian Restaurant, Crazy Fish Bar & Grill, Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood, Stuart's Fish Camp, Beef 'O' Brady's, Ovation Bistro & Bar, Starbucks and Grove Roots Brewing Company. Shopping and everyday conveniences are just minutes away with: Publix, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe's, Tractor Supply Co., Eagle Ridge Mall and Local farmers markets and specialty shops. Commuters will appreciate convenient access to US-27, State Road 60, and US-17, providing easy travel to Winter Haven, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida's world-famous attractions. Whether you're searching for a Florida country estate, horse property, home with acreage, private family retreat, multigenerational home, or simply a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own nearly five acres in one of Central Florida's most desirable and rapidly growing areas. Schedule your private showing today and experience the privacy, space, and lifestyle this beautiful Lake Wales property has presents to its new owners!

The essentials

Built
1975
Price / sqft
$195
On market
28 days
Annual tax
$2,924
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
199,845 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1975
4.59 acres
Lot size
2,476 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$3,004/mo
Down payment (20%)
$96,599
Property taxes
$244/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1975
Lot
199,845 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Circular Driveway, Covered, Driveway, Off Street, RV Carport, RV Access/Parking
Days on Market
28
High Ceilings
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Thermostat
Walk-in Closet(s)
Private Mailbox
Storage
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Elementary
Sandhill Elem
Middle
McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence
High
Winter Haven Senior

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$2,924
Parcel #
27-28-36-000000-023210

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Acreage
County
Polk
MLS Area
33898 - Lake Wales
Lot Size
199,845 sqft
ClearedFarmPrivate

Price history

Date
Event
Price
10/6/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6441178
$482,997-0.2%
$195/sqft
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Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6441178
$483,997-0.4%
$195/sqft
9/11/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #O6441178
$485,997
$196/sqft

Neighborhood

1518 Dickens Rd
Lake Wales, FL, 33898 · 33898 - Lake Wales

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List price: $482,997
$477,500 – $482,997
98.6% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
67 of the last 132 home closings in 33898 landed at this number or higher (51%). The median one sat 75 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 28 after a $3,000 cut.

Sample: 132 closed home sales in 33898 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,004/mo
Principal & interest$2,519
Property taxes$244
Insurance$241
Down payment20% · $96,599
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$482,997

$195 per sq ft

Beds and baths

4 beds, 2 baths

Size

2,476 sq ft

Time on market

28 days

Year built

1975

Monthly payment

About $3,004/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,924 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byBLUE KEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENTListing agent: Omar AndreasenListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# O6441178.

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