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$454,760$197 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $310,000 on Sep 10, 2019

3496 RIDGE VIEW LN

LAKE WALES, FL 33898
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,310 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$455K
$415K low$495K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Sep 10, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,104 (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.$287,819 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$280,252
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,450

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.0.68
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.Garage, Attached
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 · 408 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 · 2.5 mi
E
Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.5 mi
H
Frostproof Middle/Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 6–12 · 6.8 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

3496 Ridge View Ln 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 more than 90% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Lake Wales 33898
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 88% 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.

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$88K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 87% 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$454,760
CheaperTypical $279,955Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$197
CheaperTypical $175Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area2,310 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 3496 Ridge View Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Wales 33898Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$454,76087% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19770% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than2,310 ft²90% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac66% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than201688% of homes76% of homes

About 3496 Ridge View Ln

How much is 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL is $454,760 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $414,805 to $494,715. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL last sell?

3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL last sold on Sep 10, 2019 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL?

3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,310 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL built?

3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL?

3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL is assigned to McLaughlin Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Frostproof Middle/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 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL compare to other homes in Lake Wales 33898?

Among the 8,970 homes in Lake Wales 33898, it is worth more than 87% of them ($454,760 against a typical $279,955), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($197 against a typical $175), it is bigger than 90% of them (2,310 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 66% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (2016 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 90% 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 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3496 Ridge View Ln, Lake Wales, FL was $3,104. The county assessed it at $287,819.

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