$285,000
414 Bullard Avenue
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Listing updated: May 26, 2026 at 6:47 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
Charming 3BD/2BA home that has been beautifully updated, located in a well-established neighborhood of Lake Wales. This home if full of character, starting with its quaint and welcoming curb appeal. As you enter the home, you’ll find the spacious living room that is bright, airy and full of natural light. The attractive brick accent wall and rustic mantle add to the overall character and charm. The living room naturally flows into the formal dining room, which is the central point of the home. The dining room also opens into the kitchen and the Florida room, giving the home a more open feel. The large kitchen has been tastefully updated, featuring new cabinets (with ample storage), countertops and decorative backsplash that really makes the kitchen “pop.” The pantry also offers additional storage space with shelving, cabinets and a countertop (perfect for a coffee station)! The Florida room provides additional space to relax or entertain! The master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom that has been completely updated with a stylish, sliding barn door, updated vanity, and an oversized, extra deep tub! The other two bedrooms are great sizes, and the second bathroom has been remodeled. The sizable backyard is fully fenced and offers a 12x24 wooden deck that is perfect for weekend cookouts. There is a detached garage with a storage loft that is accessible from the alley behind the home, as well as a 2 car carport. Extensive updates have been made to this home including BRAND NEW ROOF 2026, new windows, new sliding door in Florida room, newer flooring throughout, remodeled kitchen, remodeled both bathrooms, newer/updated CPVC plumbing, fresh exterior paint, new sidewalk out front and much more. It is truly move-in ready! This home is in an ideal location, one block up from the walking path around Lake Wales, minutes away from downtown, churches, school, Hwy 27 and SR 60, the hospital, restaurants, shopping and so much more! Don’t miss out on this incredible home! Call to schedule your private showing today!
Local Insight
At $140/sqft, you're getting decent value for a 1947 home in a town that's actually invested in its character rather than sprawl—Lake Wales' position on the Ridge and its deliberate small-town identity (anchored by Bok Tower Gardens) gives this location staying power that typical Polk County suburban properties lack. That said, the age and modest square footage mean you should budget carefully for mechanicals and foundation work; the 360° tour helps, but an older home on a tight 0.31-acre lot in a town of 6,000 requires realistic expectations about both upkeep and long-term liquidity compared to growth corridors. If you value walkable, historic character and don't need job market diversity or major suburban amenities, this price point in Lake Wales is worth the inspection—but if you're speculating on appreciation, you're betting on continued downtown revitalization in a deliberately small town, which is a different proposition.
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Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 25, 2026
- Listed$285,000May 25, 2026
- Price increased$285,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Lake Wales
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1947
- Living area
- 2,035 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $140
- Lot size
- 13,499 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0565H)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $1,643 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 27-30-01-883000-051070
- Zoning
- R-2
- MLS #
- P4938779
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- North
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Parking features
- Alley Access, Covered, Garage Faces Rear
- Carport
- Yes
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Private Yard
- Construction materials
- Frame
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Living Room | First | 20x17 |
| Dining Room | First | 14x13 |
| Kitchen | First | 21x9 |
| Florida Room | First | 22x12 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 17x10 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 11x15 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 12x11 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-25
- On market date
- 2026-05-25
- Original list price
- $285,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 33853 - Lake Wales South
- Listing AOR
- East Polk
- Status changed
- 2026-05-25
- Tax legal description
- LAKE WALES PB 1 PG 88A 88B S1&2 T30 R27 BLK 51 LOT 7
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
From HWY 27 go East on Central Ave. Right on S Lakeshore Ave then Right. on Bullard Ave. House will be on your left.
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