$5,500,000
1503 Highland Park Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Property type
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Historic 18-Hole Golf Course on 150 Acres – Central Florida An extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Florida’s rich golfing heritage. Spanning 150 acres of gently rolling terrain, this property features a historic 18-hole golf course originally designed in 1927 by the esteemed architectural firm Stiles & Van Kleek. Thoughtfully integrated into the natural contours of the Central Florida Ridge, the course offered a distinctive and challenging experience for players of all skill levels until its last operation in 2019. Located in a peaceful and welcoming neighborhood in Polk County, the property sits beside the landmark Josefine Castle—a magnificent 32-room estate built in 1923 as a romantic gesture, adding timeless charm and architectural elegance to the site. Surrounded by pristine lakes and lush scenery, this expansive parcel offers exceptional potential—whether restored to its former glory as a premier golf destination or reimagined as a luxury residential or resort development. Property Highlights: 150 acres of scenic, gently rolling, and developable land, Historic 18-hole golf course layout, Designed by legendary architects Stiles & Van Kleek (1927), Adjacent to the iconic 32-room Josefine Castle, Peaceful, established neighborhood in Polk County, Minutes from Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, Only 20 minutes from Legoland Florida, Easy access and available for private showings. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to acquire a truly unique property steeped in history and natural beauty. Schedule your private tour today
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 history183 days on market
- Status: ActiveDec 29, 2025
- Listed$6,000,000Jun 27, 2025
- Price reduced$5,500,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Land
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 183
- Subdivision
- Highland Park Sub
- County
- Polk
- Price/sq ft
- $2
- Lot size
- 3,386,942 sq ft
- Lot category
- 100 to less than 200
- Flood zone
- ANI
- Annual taxes
- $7,819 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 27-30-13-927000-001200
- MLS #
- S5128193
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Ownership
- Other
Exterior & Construction
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Water access
- Yes
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Available, Sprinkler Well, Utility Pole, Water Available
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-06-27
- On market date
- 2025-06-27
- Original list price
- $6,000,000
- MLS area
- 33898 - Lake Wales
- Listing AOR
- Osceola
- Status changed
- 2025-12-29
- Tax legal description
- HIGHLAND PARK SUB PB 4 PG 70 S13 T30 R27 IN SEC 24 30 27 IN SEC 18 30 28 IN SEC 19 30 28 GOLF LINKS LESS THAT PART LYING W OF PRIVATE RD DESC AS PARCEL 2 IN OR 1173 PG 890 & LESS THAT PART OF A 60 FT WIDE CANAL RUNNING FROM THE OUTLET OF LAKE AMORET IN A NELY DIRECTION THRU THE DUCK POND MEADOWS AREA THENCE SLY TO LAKE EASY & LESS 2 AC M/L PARCEL WHICH INCLUDES DUCK POND AREA & SWAMP LAND SAID CANAL AND DUCK POND & SWAMP AREA LYING WITHIN SAID GOLF LINKS RESERVE & TOGETHER WITH CLOSED R/W DESC I N SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE RECORDED IN OR 996 PG 68 LESS PRIVATE RD R/W DESC AS PCL 2 IN OR 1173 PG 890 & TOGETHER WITH N1/2 OF CLOSED RD LYING NLY OF LOTS 1 THRU 14 & S OF NUMBER 12 FAIRWAY AS DESC IN OR 1627-1332 & LESS BEG SE COR LOT 107 RUN N 54
Flood risk
See FEMA for this zone’s designation and insurance requirements.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
US27 at Lakes Wales, Florida. Drive south for 2 miles until Hunt Brothers Road/CR 17-B. Turn left or east and drive 0.8 miles to South scenic highway/SR 17. Turn right/south and travel 0.8 miles until you reach the entrance of Highland Park and turn left.
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