528 8TH STREET
LAKE WALES, FL 33853
Location
About this home
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath historic home in the heart of Lake Wales, blending vintage mediterranean revival allure with functional modern updates. Built during the 1920s Florida land boom era, the home reflects the Spanish Mission and Mediterranean Revival architectural influences of the period, showcasing a textured white stucco exterior featuring a FULLY FENCED yard, timeless character, valuable updates, and exceptional DETACHED GARAGE plus WORKSHOP space. Inside, the home showcases original hardwood floors, a decorative fireplace with detailed tile surround, arched French doors, glass display built-ins, and a bright kitchen with crisp white cabinetry. Both bedrooms feature walk-in closets, providing excellent storage, while the primary bedroom offers the added comfort of a NEWER MINI SPLIT system, approximately 2 years old, providing dedicated cooling specifically for the primary bedroom in addition to the home’s 2014 central AC. A tankless water heater approximately 2 years old, electrical updated approximately 12 years ago, plumbing updated approximately 10–12 years ago, and a roof approximately 13 years old with no known leaks or damage. The home also offers TWO PATIOS and awnings, creating multiple spaces to enjoy the outdoors. A standout feature is the detached 2-car garage with an approximately 10-foot ceiling and dedicated workshop, featuring its own electrical panel, metal roof, and a convenient exterior sink, plus an additional half bath. This versatile space provides exceptional room for vehicles, storage, hobbies, projects, or workshop use. The property also features natural gas service. Conveniently located near downtown Lake Wales, local shopping, dining, schools, parks, and everyday amenities, this property combines historic charm, functional updates, and hard-to-find garage and workshop space in a central Lake Wales location.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Living area
- 1,064 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Built-in Features, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances
- Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 8,947 sqft (0.21 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Awning(s), Storage
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Annual tax
- $367 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $211/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1924
- Subdivision
- CONNER SUB
- County
- Polk
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Spook Hill Elem
- Middle
- McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence
- High
- Bartow High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3 days
- MLS #
- MFR806219961
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by David Small · KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $1,138/mo
- Property tax
- $31/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Homes for sale in LAKE WALES within the same price band.
Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Listed | $225,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Frequently asked questions
What would 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES cost per month?
About $1,169 a month: $1,138 principal and interest, $31 property tax. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance.
Is 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES priced fairly?
Comparable homes nearby put it between $169,208 and $194,680, with $181,944 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales: 8 properties of the same type within three miles, each within 20% of this one's size and a bedroom either way, at a median of $171 a square foot.
How does 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 713 EUCLID AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FL at $169,000, 1,080 sq ft, 0.08 miles away; 509 MARIETTA STREET, LAKE WALES, FL at $239,000, 1,125 sq ft, 0.41 miles away; 219 POLK AVENUE, LAKE WALES, FL at $149,000, 1,164 sq ft, 0.74 miles away.
How long has 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES been on the market?
1 day on the market.
Has the price of 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES?
2 bed, 1 bath, 1,064 square feet. That is $211 a square foot.
What year was 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES built?
Built in 1924.
What is the HOA fee at 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES?
The feed lists no association fee for this property.
What are the property taxes at 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES?
Property tax works out to about $31 a month, $367 a year, on the 2025 assessment.
Is 528 8TH STREET, LAKE WALES still available?
It is still on the market.
