838 BLACKWOOD DRIVE
Lake Wales, FL, 33898 $ 239,900
Bedrooms3 Baths3.0 Sq 1,680 Monthly Estimate*
$ 1,515
for $239,900 with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths. This 1,680 square foot home was built in 1960 on a lot size of 0.26.
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!
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FeaturesGeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Central Electric
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Electricity Connected Public Sewer Connected Water Connected
Roof Metal
Appliances Cooktop Dishwasher Dryer Electric Water Heater Range Hood Refrigerator Washer
Zoning R-1A
Construction Materials Block Brick
Year Built 1960
Levels One
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
County Polk
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name WOODLAND HILLS
Facing Direction West
Garage Y/N false
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 3
Status Active
Directions From Hwy 27 take Mountain Lake cutoff Rd to Left on Burns to Right on Blackwood
City LAKE WALES
Senior Community Y/N false
MLS Area 33898 - Lake Wales
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 11238
Carport Spaces 2
Carport Y/N true
Listing Terms Cash Conventional USDA Loan VA Loan
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 1688
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N true
Building Area Units Square Feet
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Lot 6
Legal Description WOODLAND HILLS UNIT 1 PB 43 PG 36 BLK D LOT 6
Minimum Lease No Minimum
Water Access Y/N false
Water View Y/N false
Flood Zone Code X
In Law Suite YN false
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InteriorInterior Amenities Split Bedroom
Flooring Luxury Vinyl
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup Inside Laundry Room Washer Hookup
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 3
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Sliding Doors Storage
Water Source Public
Lot Size Area 11238
Foundation Details Slab
Building Area Total 2312
Lot Size Acres 0.26
Road Surface Type Paved Asphalt
Private Pool false
Waterfront Y/N false
Covered Spaces 2
Road Frontage Type Street Paved
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Affordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $1,515
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $141
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $345,156
Percent of Sale Price 44%
About Lake Wales, FL 15,820 Population
28% Since 2002
$ 38,450 Median Income
39.85 Median Age
27% Households with Children
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4827338 Elementary School
4827337 Middle School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 7/30/2026 | $239,900 | | Listed Price |