8351 WAKEFORD ROAD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active104 days on marketListed Apr 28, 2026MLS #B4902247
About this home
8351 WAKEFORD ROAD
Looking for a solid concrete home on acreage? This one checks all the boxes. This well-maintained concrete block & stucco home offers 1,998 SF of living space on 2.13 fully fenced acres, high and dry and ideally located near several beautiful lakes. Built in 1986 and thoughtfully updated, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is in excellent condition and completely move-in ready. Inside, you’ll find new flooring and fresh paint throughout, along with a new range and dishwasher. The guest bathroom has been tastefully upgraded with a new shower/tub combo, adding to the home’s clean and modern feel. Major system updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof, new water heater, and a 2020 A/C system that has been recently serviced. Outside, the property is set up for both functionality and flexibility, featuring a large covered side area and a detached covered parking structure—perfect for vehicles, equipment, or recreational toys. Additional premium features include a permitted 22KW Generac whole-house generator (only 3 years old) and a 500-gallon LP tank installed in 2023. The home is on well and septic with no HOA, offering true freedom and space to enjoy country living. Move-in ready and eligible for FHA, VA, and Conventional financing.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,764
Sqft
2.13 ac
Lot size
1986
Year built
One
Levels
$190
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,442 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,442/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−15%
$/sqft vs NOT IN SUBDIVISION
$190 vs $256
Days on market
104 vs 54 typical
Where $190/sqft sits among the 126 homes for sale in NOT IN SUBDIVISION
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lake Wales
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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LAKE WALES 33898 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
18,426
Median age
46.9
Median income
$54,778
Median home value
$161,500
Avg household
2.51
Households w/ children
1,790
For the school run
Polk County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lake Wales market
$275K → $271K
Lake Wales median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
61 of 126
NOT IN SUBDIVISION have cut their price
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 135% above the LAKE WALES 33898 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8351 WAKEFORD ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · May ’26$565,000
1270 SW 14TH STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,784 sqft · $317/sqft · 67 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$394,000
15140 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE N · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,813 sqft · $217/sqft · 9 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$205,000
2120 HELWYN ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · $127/sqft · 121 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Darrick Cook
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8351 WAKEFORD ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8351 WAKEFORD ROAD — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8351 WAKEFORD ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8351 WAKEFORD ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,442/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 8351 WAKEFORD ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,944. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lake Wales?+
At $334,900, this home is listed about 32% above the Lake Wales median of $253,990. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8351 WAKEFORD ROAD?+
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of LAND SOUTH REALTY, LLC · Ron Denney. MLS #B4902247.
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