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279 Brookshire Dr, Lake Wales, FL, 33898

5beds
4baths
3,732sqft
$469,900
$126price/sqft
$3,568/moest. monthly cost
$142,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to this spacious 3,732 square foot home offering 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, with the primary suite conveniently located on the main level. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the open-concept family room, kitchen, and dinette create a warm and inviting gathering space. The first floor also features formal living and dining rooms, an indoor laundry room, a full guest bathroom, and the private primary suite. The gourmet kitchen includes a center island, black appliances, Corian countertops, wood cabinetry, two pantry closets, and a generous eat-in kitchen area. Overlooking the large family room, the kitchen offers a breakfast bar and dual sliding glass doors that lead to the covered lanai—perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite serves as a relaxing retreat with a sitting area, sliding glass doors to the lanai, and a large walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom features dual vanities, a jetted spa tub, separate shower, linen closet, and private water closet. Upstairs, a dual staircase provides access from both the kitchen and foyer, leading to a large open loft and living area ideal for a game room or additional family space. This level includes four spacious secondary bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a Jack-and-Jill bath with dual sinks and a separate tub and toilet area. The backyard offers mature fruit trees and plenty of room to add a pool or create your own outdoor oasis. This home is perfect for large families, offering abundant space and is conveniently located near HWY 27, close to shopping, dining, medical, and entertainment. Notable updates include exterior paint December 2025, roof replaced October 2022, and A/C 2020.

Getting Around

3
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
41
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2007

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Block,Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Florida
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Balcony Porch Lanai

  • Level: First
  • Area: 223.59
  • Dimensions: 25.7x8.7

Bedroom2

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 159.852
  • Dimensions: 13.2x12.11

Bedroom3

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 124.432
  • Dimensions: 11.11x11.2

Bedroom4

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 148.617
  • Dimensions: 14.7x10.11

Bedroom5

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: Second
  • Area: 149.628
  • Dimensions: 10.11x14.8

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Dinette

  • Level: First
  • Area: 122.82
  • Dimensions: 13.8x8.9

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 149.8
  • Dimensions: 14x10.7

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Door features: Sliding Doors
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Carpet,Tile

Florida Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 163.75
  • Dimensions: 13.1x12.5

Foyer

  • Level: First
  • Area: 97.02
  • Dimensions: 12.6x7.7

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,646
  • Total interior livable area: 3,732 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 193.2
  • Dimensions: 14x13.8

Laundry

  • Level: First
  • Area: 46.98
  • Dimensions: 8.1x5.8

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 340.0821
  • Dimensions: 16.11x21.11

Loft

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 432
  • Dimensions: 20x21.6

Primary Bathroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 212.382
  • Dimensions: 16.2x13.11

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: First
  • Area: 285.42
  • Dimensions: 21.3x13.4

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 272911859500000380
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Patio
  • Exterior features: Private Mailbox
  • Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.32 Acres
  • Features: Landscaped,Sidewalk

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Driveway,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Side
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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
    Strong WindVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Strong Wind
Hurricane
Lightning
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Tornado
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk County and Florida

Coastal Storm
Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Depression
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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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,376$28,512
Home Insurance *$532$6,384
Property Taxes $285$3,420
Electricity $375$4,506
Total$3,568$42,816
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$122,331/yr
40% on housing$107,040/yr
45% on housing$95,146/yr

Florida FAIR Plan Programs

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation [Florida]

Covered
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HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,321,953Commercial: 13,564
Total Premiums$4.60B
Total Exposure$385.82B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.8%
11.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.0%
6.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$126This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 33898$126
Polk County$134

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 33898$187
Polk County$179

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-02-09Price change$469,900
2025-12-29Listed for sale$475,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentEric Chastain
BrokerageTHE STONES REAL ESTATE FIRM

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