Homes for sale in
Lake Wales, Florida
Lakes, ridgetop views, and room to breathe
403
Homes for sale
$256,490
Median list price
$195
Avg price / sqft
56
Median days on market
Set on the Lake Wales Ridge in the heart of Polk County, Lake Wales trades big-city sprawl for real lakefront and a walkable core. The chain of lakes here means waterfront homes and quiet fishing coves sit minutes from the shops and historic streets of Downtown Lake Wales, while established communities like Lake Ashton and Saddlebag Lake give the town a distinctly Central Florida, spread-out feel. Disney is a manageable 68-minute drive, so you get the theme-park access without the theme-park prices.
For buyers, the math is refreshing: 403 active listings with a median list price of $256,490 and homes averaging $195 a square foot. With a median of 56 days on market, this isn't a frantic auction — there's time to tour, compare, and negotiate, and the price band runs from $55,000 all the way to $2.25 million. If your budget is tighter, it's worth browsing by price or watching the just reduced list.
Lake Wales is in Polk County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$55,000 – $2.3M price range
1,447 sqft median home
$1,850/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Lake Wales
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$85,000
2607 CLUB CIRCLE UNIT 2607, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 648 sqft
$324,900
608 HENNEPIN LOOP, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,075 sqft
$55,000
13 SADDLEBAG TRAIL S, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 608 sqft
$1,200,000
2424 BURNS AVENUE, LAKE WALES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft
$64,400
7 BLUE QUILL CIRCLE, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 572 sqft
$320,000
637 BELL PRAIRIE CIRCLE, LAKE WALES
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,931 sqft
$99,000
27 SADDLEBAG TRAIL S, LAKE WALES
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,078 sqft
$469,000
864 REDWOOD WAY, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft
$319,500
436 HENNEPIN LOOP, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,427 sqft
$315,000
10780 STATE ROAD 60 E, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,340 sqft
$270,000
29 WOODRUFF WAY, LAKE WALES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$299,900
4294 BERWICK DRIVE, LAKE WALES
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,556 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Wales market
Balanced
6.7 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
Lake Wales vs Polk County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 6.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Lake Wales, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Lake Wales neighborhoods
Lake Ashton
50 homes · $379K median
Saddlebag Lake
35 homes · $135K median
Country Club Village
10 homes · $319K median
Downtown Lake Wales
10 homes · $317K median
Lake Haven
6 homes · $170K median
Lake Pierce Ranchettes
5 homes · $190K median
Walk In The Water Lake Estates
5 homes · $379K median
Twin Lake Park
4 homes · $222K median
Golf View Park
3 homes · $140K median
Mountain Lake
3 homes · $1.7M median
Tiger Creek Forest
2 homes · $512K median
Magnolia Park
1 home · $140K median
Show all 13 Lake Wales neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Wales
Genuine lakefront living
With 41 waterfront listings active, the chain of lakes puts boating and fishing addresses within reach of everyday budgets.
Strong 55+ options
Ninety-eight active 55+ listings, anchored by Lake Ashton, make this one of the region's deeper markets for active-adult buyers.
New construction available
Sixty-six new-construction listings mean you can buy something never lived in without leaving town for a bigger metro.
Room for manufactured homes
With 92 manufactured homes on the market, there's real inventory for buyers chasing space and affordability.
Gated community choices
Sixty-two gated listings offer added privacy and low-maintenance living across several established neighborhoods.
Population
16,365
Median age
41.1
Median income
$55,799
Median home value
$225,900
What people here are into
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Wales home
≈ $1,818/mo
$256,490 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
9%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$1,850/mo
Median rent
77 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Lake Wales real estate FAQs
Is Lake Wales a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want lakes, a historic downtown, and elbow room over dense suburbia. The lake-and-ridge setting, walkable Downtown Lake Wales core, and 68-minute reach to Disney give it a balance of quiet and access. Most homes here feed schools like Spook Hill Elementary, McLaughlin Middle and Fine Arts Academy, and Bartow Senior High.
Is Lake Wales expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable corners of Central Florida. The median list price is $256,490 and homes average $195 per square foot, with a range that starts at $55,000. Median rent runs about $1,850 a month if you want to try the area before buying.
What do homes cost in Lake Wales?+
Across 403 active listings the median is $256,490, on a typical home of about 1,447 square feet. Prices climb to $2.25 million at the top, and eight listings are currently over $1 million. The market spans single-family homes, manufactured homes, condos, and townhomes, so there's real spread by budget — see single-family homes for the largest slice.
How is the Lake Wales housing market right now?+
It's a measured market, not a frenzy: the median home sits about 56 days on market before selling. That gives buyers time to negotiate and compare, and there's steady turnover with 403 homes available. Keep an eye on the just reduced listings for the best leverage.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are modest — the median HOA runs about $83 a month, and many single-family properties carry no HOA at all. Median property tax is around $2,091 a year. If low-maintenance living appeals, the gated communities and 55+ communities tend to carry the HOA dues in exchange for shared amenities.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS. Market statistics are computed from listing and sold data and change as the market moves.
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