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4040 Birkdale Dr, Lake Wales, FL, 33859

2beds
2baths
1,530sqft
$284,900
$186price/sqft
$2,190/moest. monthly cost
$87,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Looking for a seasonal home with Furniture? 4040 Birkdale Drive Lake Wales, Florida could be exactly what you've been looking for. This home is so warm and inviting and THE CDD DEBT IS PAID IN FULL- Saving you $$$THOUSANDS$$$$. This well maintained Bali floor plan offers excellent curb appeal with quality landscaping, decorative concrete curbing, paver drive and walk way. You will feel right at home the moment you step into this BRIGHT and AIRY home. The double glass doors at the entrance of this home are absolutely beautiful and allow an abundance of natural light into the home. Leave one door open for a nice cross breeze on a great Fall Day. This 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath home features OPEN AND SPACIOUS living and dinette areas. They flow seamlessly together. The glass sliders in the living space and dinette area lead to a covered, screened 30 x 10 lanai with tile flooring. The kitchen features 42" Cabinets, Ample Counter Space, SS Appliances and Breakfast bar. The Guest Area in this home is to the right of the entry; a pocket door provides privacy and separates the main living area from the guest bed/bath. A linen closet is in the hallway for your linens and bath towels. The primary suite features an En-suite bath with His/Her walk in closets, double sink vanity, walk in shower and linen closet. NO CARPET in this home! Improvements to this home include: Roof (2020), A/C (2021) and Hot Water Heater Replacement. FURNITURE WILL CONVEY WITH THE SALE OF THIS HOME. The Washer/Dryer will convey with the sale of this home. Make an appointment to see this home TODAY! Lake Ashton offers a Main Clubhouse and a Health and Fitness Center, 2 -18 hole golf courses (Memberships are Optional), Pro Shop, Restaurant, Indoor/Outdoor Pools, Tennis, Pickle Ball, Bocce, Fitness Center, Card, Craft and Billiards and MORE!! Lake Ashton is a Florida Retirement Community with spectacular amenities and activities. COMMUNITY FEES FOR THIS HOME ARE AS FOLLOWS: ANNUAL HOA FEE $55.00; ANNUAL CDD OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE $2,569.00. CITY OF LAKE WALES FIRE TAX FEE $174.00.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
27
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2004

Materials

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

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer
  • Laundry features: In Kitchen,Inside

Balcony Porch Lanai

  • Level: First
  • Area: 300
  • Dimensions: 30x10

Bedroom2

  • Features: Built-in Closet
  • Level: First
  • Area: 130
  • Dimensions: 13x10

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dinette

  • Level: First
  • Area: 120
  • Dimensions: 12x10

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Eating Space In Kitchen,Kitchen/Family Room Combo,Open Floorplan,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Door features: Sliding Doors
  • Window features: Blinds
  • Flooring: Tile,Hardwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,307
  • Total interior livable area: 1,530 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 192
  • Dimensions: 12x16

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 459
  • Dimensions: 17x27

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: First
  • Area: 195
  • Dimensions: 13x15

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 272919865200003370
  • Special condition: None

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Covered,Screened
  • Exterior features: Irrigation System
  • Residential vegetation: Mature Landscaping,Trees/Landscaped

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,998 sqft

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
    LightningVery High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindVery High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Strong Wind
Hurricane
Heat 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
Tropical Storm

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 $1,440$17,280
Home Insurance *$243$2,916
Property Taxes $310$3,720
Electricity $197$2,366
Total$2,190$26,280
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$75,085/yr
40% on housing$65,700/yr
45% on housing$58,400/yr

Florida FAIR Plan Programs

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation [Florida]

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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

$186This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 33859$114
Polk County$134

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 33859$162
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
2026-04-30Price change$284,900
2026-01-20Listed for sale$289,900
2026-01-15Pending sale$289,900
2025-12-10Price change$289,900
2025-11-13Listed for sale$299,900
2015-04-01Sold$155,000
2015-03-26Pending sale$169,000
2015-03-05Price change$169,000
2015-01-23Price change$177,500
2014-12-19Listed for sale$179,900
2005-07-25Sold$220,500
2004-10-15Sold$159,800

For Sale by Agent

AgentLori Raath
BrokerageLAKE ASHTON REALTY INC.

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