8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active111 days on marketListed Apr 23, 2026MLS #O6401172
About this home
8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Fully Remodeled 3BR/2BA on 1 Fenced Acre with Lake Access — Available for Rent! Move right into this fully remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on a private, fully fenced 1-acre lot in Lake Wales. With 1,791 square feet of open-concept living space and modern updates throughout, this home is ready for its next tenant. Inside, you'll find brand-new double-pane windows, new vinyl flooring, and central air and heat throughout. The updated kitchen includes new cabinetry, new countertops, and appliances — range, range hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher — all included. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated with clean, contemporary finishes. The primary bedroom offers generous space and natural light, while one secondary bedroom includes an attached bonus room — perfect for a home office, nursery, study, or flex space. Outside, the fully fenced yard offers plenty of room to park vehicles, boats, trailers, or an RV, plus an oversized driveway and attached 2-car garage. A mature oak tree adds shade and curb appeal out front. Optional community lake and boat dock access is available for just $200/year — great for fishing and weekend recreation. Located in Flood Zone X with paved road access and no CDD fees, this home offers privacy, space, and convenience just minutes from town.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,791
Sqft
1 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1978
Year built
One
Levels
$1
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$179 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$179/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Lake Wales actives
$1 vs $173
Days on market
111 vs 54 typical
Where $1/sqft sits among the 370 Lake Wales actives
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 Walk In The Water Lake Estates
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Lake Wales. See the full Lake Wales guide →
Walk In The Water Lake Estates — neighborhood snapshot
Population
716
Median age
54
Median income
$58,608
Median home value
$207,000
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
41%
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)
169 of 370
Lake Wales actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 98% below the LAKE WALES 33898 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$330,000
2452 LAKE FRONT DR · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,510 sqft · $219/sqft · 50 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$310,000
2289 WALK IN WATER ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,449 sqft · $214/sqft · 67 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$390,000
9601 OAKWOOD DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,298 sqft · $170/sqft · 146 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
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $179/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lake Wales?+
At $2,600, this home is listed about 99% below the Lake Wales median of $250,080. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8812 OAKWOOD DRIVE?+
Spook Hill Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the LAKE WALES 33898 market on paper
$2,600 is 98% below the LAKE WALES 33898 median of $144,900, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Lake Wales average of $199.
02Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
03Time on market is leverage
111 days on market against a Lake Wales median of 54 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC · Daniel Betancourt. MLS #O6401172.
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