4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL, 33859
Active255 days on marketListed Nov 12, 2025MLS #P4936964
About this home
4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE
Virtually Staged. WELCOME HOME!!!!! CDD DEBT PAID IN FULL! This St. John Floor Plan has 3-Bedrooms, 2 Baths PLUS a DEN and Separate golf cart garage entrance. It combines everyday comfort and modern living with over 2,300 sq.ft. living area. Nestled in a prime, well-established Florida Retirement community, this home with CDD DEBT PAID IN FULL is located behind the guarded and secure gates of Lake Ashton. Step inside to discover a spacious open layout enhanced by tile flooring, new interior paint, and ceiling fans throughout. You'll enjoy the spacious and open living area in the kitchen, formal dining, dinette and living room. The seamless flow provides efficiency and style. The kitchen features 42" cabinets, granite counter tops, and pendant lighting on the breakfast bar. A large walk in pantry is a bonus. The Primary Suite with trey ceiling is generous in size and is designed to suit today's modern lifestyle with two walk in closets and En-suite with two separate vanities, large soaking tub, walk in shower and separate water closet. This Split Floor Plan home offers plenty of room for work, play, and relaxation. Bedroom 2 and Bedroom 3 features built in closets and a guest bath with shower/tub combo is conveniently located for guests to enjoy. The washer/dryer will convey with the sale of this home. Step outside and enjoy the Florida living on the covered and screened lanai. French doors in the LR and the Dinette areas provide access to the screened/covered lanai. Conveniently located within a short driving distance to restaurants, shopping, and medical facilities, this move-in-ready home combines style and comfort in a prime location. Experience refined living in this stylish home in Lake Ashton, a premier 55+ community in Florida. Lake Ashton offers 2 Clubhouses, 2 18-Hole Golf Courses (Golf Memberships are Optional), Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Planned Activities, Tennis and Pickle Ball Courts, Movie Theater, Bowling Lanes and MORE. The Community Fees for this home are: $55.00 Annual HOA Fee; $2,569.00 Annual CDD Operations and Maintenance; CDD Debt: PAID IN FULL. Average Cost per month for Community Fees: $218.67. Schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,312
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2005
Year built
One
Levels
$164
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,699 /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
$2,699/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
Right at the estimate
$/sqft vs Lake Wales actives
$164 vs $174
Days on market
255 vs 56 typical
Where $164/sqft sits among the 380 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 Lake Ashton
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Lake Wales. See the full Lake Wales guide →
Lake Ashton — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,278
Median age
62
Median income
$75,204
Median home value
$304,700
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
115
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 → $275K
Lake Wales median sold, yr/yr
96.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
168 of 380
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 52% above the LAKE WALES 33859 median. See the full Lake Wales market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$280,000
4469 TURNBERRY LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,029 sqft · $138/sqft · 84 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$205,000
4440 TURNBERRY LANE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,083 sqft · $189/sqft · 10 DOM
Sold · May ’26$190,000
4488 TURNBERRY LANE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,083 sqft · $175/sqft · 335 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 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,699/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $5/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $5 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,627. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, 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 $379,000, this home is listed about 48% above the Lake Wales median of $256,490. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 4497 STRATHMORE DRIVE?+
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School (elementary), Lake Region High School (high) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$379,000 runs 52% above the LAKE WALES 33859 median — but at 2,312 sqft it's also 60% larger than the typical Lake Wales listing.
02Time on market is leverage
255 days on market against a Lake Wales median of 56 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $419,000, now $379,000 — a $40K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of LAKE ASHTON REALTY INC. · Lori Raath. MLS #P4936964.
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