838 Sherwood Dr, Lake Wales, FL, 33898
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch-style property featuring a brand-new metal roof, shutters, and seamless gutters for added durability and curb appeal. Inside, you’ll find a bright open-concept layout with a spacious kitchen at the heart of the home, complete with a center island and cooktop with overhead hood—perfect for entertaining and everyday living. This home offers the convenience of an inside laundry room and a two-car garage. The main living areas, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, feature tile flooring, while the bedrooms provide cozy carpet underfoot. Step outside to enjoy a nicely sized, fully fenced backyard, ideal for relaxing or hosting gatherings, complete with a fire pit and even a chicken coop for added charm. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, and medical facilities, this move-in-ready home is priced to sell—don’t miss your opportunity to make it yours!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Brick,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Exhaust Fan,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Inside
Bedroom2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12x10
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Window features: Blinds
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,070
- Total interior livable area: 1,633 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Bar
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10x11
Living Room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20x13
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15x14
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 282931937690003060
- Zoning: R-1A
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fire Pit,Other
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping
Lot
- Lot size: 10,306 sqft
- Features: City Lot
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- 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
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Hurricane
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 | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $356 | $4,272 |
| Property Taxes | $367 | $4,404 |
| Electricity | $197 | $2,366 |
| Total | $2,512 | $30,144 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Price change | $309,000 |
| 2026-04-20 | Listed for sale | $315,000 |
| 2019-12-27 | Sold | $184,000 |
| 2019-11-20 | Pending sale | $182,000 |
| 2019-10-01 | Listed for sale | $182,000 |
| 2019-10-01 | Pending sale | $182,000 |
| 2019-08-29 | Listed for sale | $182,000 |
| 2018-12-12 | Sold | $72,500 |
| 2018-09-14 | Listed for sale | $95,000 |
| 2018-05-25 | Sold | $78,300 |
| 1998-06-09 | Sold | $58,000 |
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