838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active14 days on marketListed Jul 30, 2026MLS #P4939466
About this home
838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Three bedrooms, THREE FULL BATHROOMS, no HOA, and more than a quarter-acre in a convenient Lake Wales location—this move-in-ready home offers the space, flexibility, and freedom today’s buyers are searching for! With 1,680 square feet of living area and 2,312 total square feet, there is plenty of room for comfortable everyday living, visiting guests, a home office, or multigenerational needs. Fresh paint inside and out, new flooring, new Stainmaster carpet, real brick across the front, and several updated windows create a clean and welcoming feel. Major improvements include a metal roof and air handler installed in 2016, along with a newer water heater for added peace of mind. Step outside and enjoy an open backyard view with currently no rear neighbors. Financing opportunities may make this home even more affordable! Located in a USDA-eligible area, qualified buyers may be able to purchase with 100% financing and no down payment. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members are also encouraged to explore the valuable benefits of VA financing. USDA and VA financing are welcomed, subject to buyer, property, appraisal, and lender approval. Ask your lender whether one of these programs could help make 838 Blackwood Drive your next home! The location puts you close to schools, Lake Wailes, Bok Tower Gardens, shopping, dining, and the shops, restaurants, and community events of historic downtown Lake Wales. You will also be less than half a mile from legendary Spook Hill, where cars appear to roll uphill on their own! Take a drive through the area, experience Spook Hill for yourself, and pass by 838 Blackwood Drive while you are in the neighborhood. Then take the next step and come experience everything this home has to offer on the inside. This may be the Lake Wales home you have been waiting for!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,680
Sqft
0.26 ac
Lot size
1960
Year built
One
Levels
$137
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,756 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,756/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Lake Wales actives
$137 vs $175
Days on market
14 vs 54 typical
Where $137/sqft sits among the 365 Lake Wales actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lake Wales
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Lake Wales. See the full Lake Wales guide →
LAKE WALES 33898 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
18,426
Median age
46.9
Median income
$54,778
Median home value
$161,500
Avg household
2.51
Households w/ children
1,790
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lake Wales market
$275K → $271K
Lake Wales median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
171 of 365
Lake Wales actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 59% above the LAKE WALES 33898 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’26$180,000
838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,680 sqft · $107/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$229,000
825 BLACKWOOD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,693 sqft · $135/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$318,000
838 SHERWOOD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,633 sqft · $195/sqft · 29 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Kat Bonelli
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,756/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,688. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lake Wales?+
At $230,000, this home is listed about 8% below the Lake Wales median of $250,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE?+
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of REAL BROKER, LLC · Dave Westphal. MLS #P4939466.
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