819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Active91 days on marketListed May 6, 2026MLS #S5149316
About this home
819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE
Welcome to your Florida dream home in the almost-new Mabel Place community! Built in 2024, this bright and sun-filled 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,910 heated sq ft of stylish and comfortable living space. Large windows throughout fill the home with natural light, creating an airy and inviting atmosphere. The modern white kitchen features elegant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space, and an open-concept design perfect for entertaining. Durable luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home for both beauty and easy maintenance. Enjoy a spacious covered patio ideal for relaxing evenings or weekend gatherings. The private primary suite includes an oversized walk-in closet and a well-designed bathroom retreat. Three additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, including one bedroom with its own walk-in closet. Washer and dryer are included in the separate laundry room. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping, dining, and daily essentials including Publix Super Market at Shoppes On The Ridge, ALDI, Walmart Supercenter, CVS Pharmacy, and Walgreens. Only about 15 minutes from Legoland Florida Resort and close to the world-famous Bok Tower Gardens, known for its stunning botanical gardens, hiking trails, and historic Singing Tower. Residents also enjoy quick access to Highway 27 for an easy commute to Orlando, Tampa, Winter Haven, and surrounding Central Florida attractions. Nearby attractions include shopping and entertainment at Eagle Ridge Mall with movie theater, bowling, restaurants, and family activities. Lake Wales is also known for its rolling hills, beautiful lakes, parks, golf courses, and outdoor recreation. Move-in ready and perfectly located for convenience, recreation, and Florida living at its best!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,928
Sqft
0.13 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2024
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.
$175 /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
$175/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 $174
Days on market
91 vs 54 typical
Where $1/sqft sits among the 369 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 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)
162 of 369
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 99% 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 819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$240,000
596 HENNEPIN LOOP · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · $140/sqft · 53 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$493,000
414 STARR RIDGE LOOP
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,944 sqft · $254/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$319,538
661 HENNEPIN LOOP
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,911 sqft · $167/sqft · 24 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 819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $175/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 819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: No. 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 $2,100, this home is listed about 99% below the Lake Wales median of $249,995. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 819 BALLANTYNE DRIVE?+
Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School (elementary) — Polk County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA HOMES REALTY & MORTGAGE · Nigina Ikromi, LLC. MLS #S5149316.
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