157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active257 days on marketListed Nov 24, 2025MLS #S5139169
About this home
157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE
Welcome to 157 Orangewood Dr. in Lake Wales, a beautifully maintained, 2005 built double-wide that offers 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. This manufactured home is located in the desirable Twin Fountains 55+ community where you OWN your land. This spacious residence offers over 1,400 sq. ft. of comfortable living space with an open and bright floorplan. A unique “one-way window” in the living room allows you to enjoy views of the community pool & shuffleboard courts while keeping full privacy inside your home. The living room features updated vinyl plank flooring and flows seamlessly into the dining area and oversized kitchen. The kitchen offers abundant countertop and cabinet space, a walk-in pantry, breakfast bar, & an updated microwave. The split bedroom floorplan provides excellent privacy, the oversized primary bedroom sits on one side of the home & includes an ensuite with double vanities, a garden tub & a walk-in shower. On the opposite end are two comfortable guest bedrooms, each with generous walk-in closets and an additional full guest bath. The inside laundry room includes added cupboards for extra storage, and the washer and dryer, replaced in November 2023, stay with the home. The roof was replaced in 2017, and a recent 4-point inspection report is available for buyer peace of mind. Need storage, workspace, or hobby space? This property delivers. The shed includes a great workshop and dedicated mancave area, complete with double doors suitable for golf cart parking. Outside, the home stands out with multiple oversized driveways and plenty of additional parking space, perfect for guests or extra vehicles. Enjoy Florida living year-round on the wonderful, screened porch. Twin Fountains is an active 55+ community with a budget-friendly $242.50 monthly HOA fee covering water, sewer, lawn care, internet, cable, and amenities. Residents enjoy a heated pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, and a storage area (subject to availability). The community is centrally located near HWY-27 and just minutes from shopping, restaurants & medical facilities, with both coasts roughly 1.5 hours away. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this exceptional home yours!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,404
Sqft
0.19 ac
Lot size
2005
Year built
One
Levels
$139
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.
$1,860 /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
$1,860/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
+4.8%
$/sqft vs TWIN FOUNTAINS INC A CONDO MHP
$139 vs $103
Days on market
257 vs 56 typical
Where $139/sqft sits among the 6 homes for sale in TWIN FOUNTAINS INC A CONDO MHP
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.
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
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)
4 of 6
TWIN FOUNTAINS INC A CONDO MHP have cut their price
Median sold price, Lake Wales, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 37% 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 157 ORANGEWOOD 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$56,000
151 CHERRYWOOD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · $41/sqft · 37 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$132,000
211 GLENWOOD DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · $98/sqft · 83 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$117,000
275 EDGEWOOD BLVD · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · $90/sqft · 294 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 157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,860/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $243/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 157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $243 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,672. 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 157 ORANGEWOOD 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 $195,000, this home is listed about 22% below the Lake Wales median of $250,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 157 ORANGEWOOD DRIVE?+
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$195,000 runs 37% above the LAKE WALES 33898 median.
02Pool views
The pool view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
257 days on market against a Lake Wales median of 56 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $199,000, now $195,000 — a $4K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX HERITAGE PROFESSIONALS · Patricia De Graaff, Llc. MLS #S5139169.
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