Median home value in zip code 33853 (Lake Wales, FL) is $221,121, down 4.5% year over year. Part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan area.

Home Value$221,121

YoY Change

-4.5%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$44,224 on $221,121

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Affordable26% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,627

P/I26%

Afford$238K

Room+$17K

P&I $1,118Tax $158Ins $350

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + FL ins. 28% per HUD.

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33853 is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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