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$328,452$178 / 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 96How 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 $259,600 on May 11, 2006

4496 WATERFORD DR

LAKE WALES, FL 33859
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,847 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$328K
$315K low$342K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$259,600 · May 11, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,601 (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.$182,840 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,033
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$263,623

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.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Concrete
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 · 314 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Chain of Lakes Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Lake Region Senior HighD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi
M
McLaughlin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.7 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33859These 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.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.216
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,805
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,244
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

4496 Waterford 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 more than 74% of homes in Lake Wales 33859
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Lake Ashton
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Lake Wales 33859
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Lake Wales 33859
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Lake Wales 33859

What homes are worth in Lake Wales 33859

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

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$98K$569K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Lake Wales 33859.

How it measures up in Lake Wales 33859

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Wales 33859.

Estimated value$328,452
CheaperTypical $278,572Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,847 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,541 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 4496 Waterford Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake AshtonLake Wales 33859Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$328,45233% of homes74% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17820% of homes57% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,847 ft²50% of homes74% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac55% of homes34% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than200654% of homes74% of homes67% of homes

About 4496 Waterford Dr

How much is 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL is $328,452 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $314,788 to $342,116. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL last sell?

4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL last sold on May 11, 2006 for $259,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL?

4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,847 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL built?

4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL?

4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL is assigned to Chain of Lakes Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Lake Region Senior High (high), rated D-; McLaughlin Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL compare to other homes in Lake Wales 33859?

Among the 3,817 homes in Lake Wales 33859, it is worth more than 74% of them ($328,452 against a typical $278,572), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($178 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,847 ft² against a typical 1,541 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2006 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 64% 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 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4496 Waterford Dr, Lake Wales, FL was $2,601. The county assessed it at $182,840.

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