$223,000
231 Ridge Manor Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33853
Listing updated: June 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM ET
Listing courtesy of Bender Realty, Llc · Kris Bender · MLS #K4903520 · Active · 863-223-8708Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
This 3/2/1 concrete block house sits on a corner lot with a fenced yard. A deck was added at the front for outdoor enjoyment and a view of Lake Belle. Upon entering the home you'll notice the beautiful wood flooring in the spacious living room. Kitchen has lots of counter space, a desk nook, breakfast nook and solid wood cabinets, plus comes with all the appliances. The large separate dining room is perfect for holiday meals for the entire family. The owners suite has an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower combo that has a luxurious rainfall shower, while the guest bathroom has a tub and shower combo and a vanity with dual sinks. The one-car garage has an electric garage door for your convenience, and the large adjacent laundry room comes complete with a washer and dryer. Upgrades made within the last two years include a new HVAC, new double paned windows, new front door, new drain field and new insulation was blown into the attic for added comfort. With all this home has to offer, it won't last long, so call now to schedule your private tour.
Local Insight
At $151/sqft for a 1959 home, you're getting solid value in a town that's genuinely invested in character over sprawl, though the 0.19-acre lot and vintage layout (1,481 sqft across 3 bed/2 bath) mean this is entry-level square footage—worth confirming the water view's actual quality and whether that older home has been updated for plumbing and electrical. Lake Wales' elevation, Bok Tower Gardens appeal, and no-HOA structure are real draws if you want walkable small-town living, but the trade-off is limited job market, so commuting distance to Lakeland or Tampa matters for your situation. The X flood zone is a genuine advantage here given Florida's climate trends, and at this price point the main scrutiny should be foundation condition and roof age on a 1959 build.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history7 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 28, 2026
- Listed$223,000May 28, 2026
- Price increased$223,000
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 7
- Subdivision
- Ridge Manor
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1959
- Living area
- 1,481 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $151
- Building area
- 1,781 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 8,442 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0565H)
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $1,557 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 27-30-11-916000-012082
- Zoning
- R-2
- MLS #
- K4903520
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- Southeast
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway, Garage Door Opener
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Listing terms
- Cash, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Other
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Water view
- Yes
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | First | 7x17 |
| Living Room | First | 12x18 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 10x13 |
| Bedroom 2 | First | 9x14 |
| Bedroom 3 | Basement | 12x14 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-05-28
- On market date
- 2026-05-28
- Original list price
- $223,000
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 33853 - Lake Wales South
- Listing AOR
- Lake Wales
- Status changed
- 2026-05-28
- Tax legal description
- RIDGE MANOR SECOND UNIT PB 19 PG 16 BLK 12 LOT 8 W1/2 OF S1/2 & S1/2 OF 9
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
Drive south on S.1st Street from Hwy. 60, turn left onto Ridge Manor Drive, house will be on the left.
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