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$138,593$130 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $31,800 on Sep 4, 2002

142 HIBISCUS DR

LAKE WALES, FL 33898
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,064 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$139K
$117K low$160K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$31,800 · Sep 4, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$185 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,275 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$38,168
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,486

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
McLaughlin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Spook Hill Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.0 mi
H
Bartow Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 18.5 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33898These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.140
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.199
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,044
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.70 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,604
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67,541
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

142 Hibiscus Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 94% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Lake Wales 33898

What homes are worth in Lake Wales 33898

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$85K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 12% of homes in Lake Wales 33898.

How it measures up in Lake Wales 33898

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Wales 33898.

Estimated value$138,593
CheaperTypical $287,062Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $179Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,064 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,302 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 142 Hibiscus Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Wales 33898Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$138,59312% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13011% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,064 ft²33% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac48% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than196110% of homes12% of homes

About 142 Hibiscus Dr

How much is 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL is $138,593 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $117,194 to $159,992. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL last sell?

142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL last sold on Sep 4, 2002 for $31,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL?

142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,064 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL built?

142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL?

142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL is assigned to McLaughlin Middle School (middle), rated D-; Spook Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Bartow Senior High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL compare to other homes in Lake Wales 33898?

Among the 8,938 homes in Lake Wales 33898, it is worth more than 12% of them ($138,593 against a typical $287,062), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($130 against a typical $179), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,064 ft² against a typical 1,302 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1961 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 142 Hibiscus Dr, Lake Wales, FL was $185. The county assessed it at $39,275.

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