David Ramirez
$496,9974 bd2 ba2,476 sqft$201 /sqft$3,549 /mo all-in ↓

1518 DICKENS ROAD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898

Active10 days on marketListed Jul 25, 2026MLS #O6419895

Single Family ResidenceACREAGE

About this home

1518 DICKENS ROAD

Welcome to your own private slice of Old Florida paradise! Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in beautiful Lake Wales, Florida, this meticulously maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home sits on an impressive 4.59 acres, offering the perfect combination of privacy, space, modern updates, and peaceful country living—all while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major highways. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the serene setting surrounded by mature trees and wide-open green space, creating an ideal retreat for those seeking room to breathe without sacrificing convenience. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring an updated kitchen with modern finishes that opens seamlessly to the main living areas, making it perfect for entertaining family and friends. The spacious layout provides both comfort and functionality, with the primary suite conveniently located on the first floor, along with a second bedroom, making this home ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or a home office setup. The first floor also features a versatile den/flex room, perfect for a home office, playroom, media room, or fitness space, along with an oversized laundry room offering abundant storage and workspace. Upstairs, you'll find additional bedrooms that provide privacy and flexibility for growing families or visiting guests. Step outside and experience everything this incredible property has to offer. With 4.59 acres, there's plenty of room to add a pool, detached workshop, RV or boat parking, additional garage, guest house (subject to county approval), gardens, horses, or simply enjoy the privacy and tranquility of your own land. Lake Wales is known for its natural beauty, historic charm, and outdoor recreation. You'll enjoy being just minutes from some of Central Florida's most popular attractions and conveniences, including: Historic Downtown Lake Wales with charming local boutiques, coffee shops, and community events, Bok Tower Gardens, one of Florida's most iconic landmarks featuring breathtaking gardens, walking paths, and the famous Singing Tower, Lake Wailes Park, Kiwanis Park, Lake Kissimmee State Park for hiking, fishing, camping, boating, and horseback riding, Lake Wales Family Recreation Center and Lake Pierce and numerous nearby lakes for boating and world-class bass fishing. Enjoy dining at local favorites including: L'Incontro Italian Restaurant, Crazy Fish Bar & Grill, Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood, Stuart's Fish Camp, Beef 'O' Brady's, Ovation Bistro & Bar, Starbucks and Grove Roots Brewing Company. Shopping and everyday conveniences are just minutes away with: Publix, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe's, Tractor Supply Co., Eagle Ridge Mall and Local farmers markets and specialty shops. Commuters will appreciate convenient access to US-27, State Road 60, and US-17, providing easy travel to Winter Haven, Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, and Central Florida's world-famous attractions. Whether you're searching for a Florida country estate, horse property, home with acreage, private family retreat, multigenerational home, or simply a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to own nearly five acres in one of Central Florida's most desirable and rapidly growing areas. Schedule your private showing today and experience the privacy, space, and lifestyle this beautiful Lake Wales property has to offer!

Facts & features

The home at a glance

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2,476

Sqft

4.59 ac

Lot size

1975

Year built

Two

Levels

$201

Per sqft

Inside

FlooringCarpet · Laminate
AppliancesMicrowave · Range · Refrigerator
InteriorKitchen/Family Room Combo · Living Room/Dining Room Combo · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Walk-In Closet(s)
LaundryInside
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral

Outside & construction

RoofMetal
ConstructionWood Frame
FoundationCrawlspace
FacesSouthwest
ParkingCircular Driveway · Off Street · Oversized · RV Carport · RV Garage · RV Parking
ExteriorStorage

Community & fees

Taxes (2025)$2,924/yr

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Connected · Electricity Connected · Sewer Connected
WaterWell

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$3,549 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$2,926
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$220
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$244
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeFHADown payment3.5% · $17,395Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.

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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

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Loan type
Down payment3.5% · $17,395
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$3,549/mo

Principal & interest$2,926
FHA mortgage insurance (est.)$220
Property taxes (actual bill)$244
Est. insurance$160

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.

List $497K
$477KedgeAI estimate $729,219 · range $592K$1.2M$1.2M

vs edgeAI estimate

−31.8%

$/sqft vs ACREAGE

$201 vs $338

Days on market

10 vs 52 typical

Where $201/sqft sits among the 153 homes for sale in ACREAGE

68 · this home
48
19
6
1
11
$156–320$320–484$484–648$648–812$812–976$976+

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

Map of 1518 DICKENS ROAD

Drive times from this address

Walt Disney World49 min
Universal Orlando59 min
Downtown Orlando65 min
Orlando Int’l Airport (MCO)69 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Lake Wales. See the full Lake Wales guide →

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

ElementaryFrostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Lake Wales market

Seller’s marketBalanced5.2 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$275K$271K

Lake Wales median sold, yr/yr

96.4%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

60 of 153

ACREAGE have cut their price

Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 252% above the LAKE WALES 33898 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

Jul 25, 2026Listed at $496,997 · 10 days on market since
1975Built · ACREAGE

Reality check

What actually sold near 1518 DICKENS ROAD

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

2780 W LAKE HAMILTON DRIVESold · Dec ’25

$610,000

2780 W LAKE HAMILTON DRIVE · same community

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,586 sqft · $236/sqft · 14 DOM

12530 COUNTY ROAD 675Sold · Jul ’26

$850,500

12530 COUNTY ROAD 675 · same community

3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,604 sqft · $327/sqft · 0 DOM

7355 138TH STREETSold · Mar ’26

$980,000

7355 138TH STREET · same community

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,252 sqft · $435/sqft · 170 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.

David Ramirez

Your agent

David Ramirez

Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1518 DICKENS ROAD — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1518 DICKENS ROAD — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

1518 DICKENS ROAD FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 1518 DICKENS ROAD?+

With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,549/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 1518 DICKENS ROAD?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,924. 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 $496,997, this home is listed about 99% above the Lake Wales median of $250,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 1518 DICKENS ROAD?+

Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

Listing courtesy of EXP REALTY LLC · Omar Andreasen. MLS #O6419895.

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