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$136,723$158 / 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 94How 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 $35,000 on Dec 1, 1999

987 4TH ST

LAKE WALES, FL 33859
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$137K
$129K low$145K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Dec 1, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$325 (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.$51,634 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,277
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,569

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.0.33
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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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 · 232 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.

E
Spook Hill Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.5 mi
H
Winter Haven Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.7 mi
M
McLaughlin Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.0 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

987 4th St 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 95% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 92% 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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$99K$565K

This home is worth more than 8% 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$136,723
CheaperTypical $278,333Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 987 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Wales 33859Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,7238% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15833% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²9% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.33 ac74% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19588% of homes9% of homes

About 987 4th St

How much is 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL is $136,723 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $128,727 to $144,719. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL last sell?

987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL last sold on Dec 1, 1999 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL?

987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.33-acre lot.

When was 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL built?

987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL?

987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL is assigned to Spook Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Winter Haven Senior High School (high), rated C-; 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 987 4th St, 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 8% of them ($136,723 against a typical $278,333), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($158 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 9% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.33 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1958 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 987 4th St, Lake Wales, FL was $325. The county assessed it at $51,634.

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