$99,000
River Ranch Rd
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Listing updated: March 4, 2026 at 11:25 PM ET
Property type
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Discover this spacious 2.51-acre vacant lot on River Ranch Rd in Lake Wales, FL 33898. "Zoning: RC" Located within the renowned River Ranch Property Owners Association. Secure your spot in this unique Florida sportsman's paradise!Pin Location: Latitude 27.76722928, Longitude -81.22319655.Note: buyers I emphasize the importance of conducting thorough due diligence to ensure that the property meets your expectations and requirements.
Local Insight
At $1 per square foot for 2.51 acres in X flood zone (lowest risk), this is raw land pricing that reflects its undeveloped state—you're buying potential, not infrastructure, so factor in significant costs for utilities, permitting, and access before assuming this is a bargain. Lake Wales's elevation advantage and deliberate small-town character are genuine draws, but this property's actual location on River Ranch Road and buildability constraints (septic feasibility, well depth, local zoning) need verification before committing, since rural acreage this cheap often comes with hidden site challenges. The appeal here depends entirely on what you want to build: investment speculation might work if the town's revitalization momentum continues, but owner-building or subdivision requires serious due diligence on soil conditions, road frontage, and actual development costs.
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Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history429 days on market
- Status: ActiveDec 30, 2024
- Listed$49,000Dec 30, 2024
- Price increased$99,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Land
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 429
- County
- Polk
- Price/sq ft
- $1
- Lot size
- 109,431 sq ft
- Lot category
- 2 to less than 5
- Flood zone
- X
- Annual taxes
- $17 (2023)
- Parcel #
- 31-31-21-000000-023130
- Zoning
- RC
- MLS #
- O6267362
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HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
Exterior & Construction
- Road surface
- Dirt
Utilities
- Sewer
- None
- Water source
- None
- Utilities
- Other
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2024-12-30
- On market date
- 2024-12-30
- Original list price
- $49,000
- MLS area
- 33898 - Lake Wales
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2024-12-30
- Tax legal description
- SE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 LESS 1/2 INT IN OIL GAS AND MINERAL RIGHTS
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
200 Government Center Blvd Head northwest Restricted usage road 112 ft Keep right to continue toward Old Haines City Lake Alfred Rd Restricted usage road 164 ft Turn right onto Old Haines City Lake Alfred Rd 0.9 mi Turn right onto Fletcher Fish Camp Rd/Fletcher Trailer Park Rd 0.4 mi Turn left onto US-17 N/US-92 E 1.2 mi Merge onto US-27 S via the ramp to Lake Wales Pass by McDonald's (on the right in 6.6 mi) 15.2 mi Turn left to merge onto FL-60 E/State Rd 60 E/W Polk Ave toward Vero Beach Continue to follow FL-60 E/State Rd 60 E Pass by Pizza Hut (on the right in 0.8 mi) 25.5 mi Turn right onto River Ranch Blvd 1.5 mi River Ranch Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898
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