1701 Sanford St, Lake Wales, FL, 33859
About This Home
INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY. THIS 1-BEDROOM, 1-BATH SITS ON APPROXIMATELY 1.5 ACRES AND OFFERS STRONG POTENTIAL FOR RENOVATION OR REDEVELOPMENT. THE PROPERTY INCLUDES THREE SEPTIC TANKS, TWO WELLS, AND DUAL STREET ACCESS FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE PARCEL. THERE IS ALSO A MATURE MANGO TREE ON THE PROPERTY. THE HOME REQUIRES EXTENSEIVE WORK. BUYERS SHOULD VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS, UTILITIES , AND PERMITTED USES WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1973
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range,Range Hood
- Laundry features: Other
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Other
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Wall Units / Window Unit
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 787
- Total interior livable area: 626 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 272932871200000481
- Zoning: RESI
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Mailbox
Lot
- Lot size: 1.53 Acres
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Hurricane
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $707 | $8,484 |
| Home Insurance * | $119 | $1,428 |
| Property Taxes | $85 | $1,020 |
| Electricity | $197 | $2,366 |
| Total | $1,108 | $13,296 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Price change | $160,000 |
| 2026-03-13 | Price change | $170,000 |
| 2026-02-03 | Price change | $180,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | Listed for sale | $190,000 |
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