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244 E Park Avenue

Lake Wales, FL 33853

6 beds
10 baths
8,480 sqft
5,401 sqft lot
$194 per sqft
1915 build
– on site

Truly rare opportunity to own a piece of Lake Wales History and the painstaking task of historic preservation has already been done! Built in 1915, the J.T. Rhodes Building was one of the first two brick-and-mortar buildings in Lake Wales. The City owes its origin to the building, where the villagers gathered upstairs in what was then the Masonic Hall on the night of April 27, 1917 to sign a petition to the Legislature for the issuance of a city charter. The Legislature responded by incorporating the City, whose charter was signed into law by Governor Sidney J. Catts on May 28, 1917. This amazing piece of architecture is home to one of the few mixed-use buildings in downtown. Downstairs are 2 commercial suites, with long term tenants in place! Upstairs you will find 4 well-appointed and thoughtfully designed apartments! All of the apartments have in unit laundry, modern kitchens with all new appliances, original hardwood flooring, timeless baths, spacious rooms and high ceilings... all while maintaining the historic character & charm! The completion of this building is perfectly timed with the revitalization of downtown Lake Wales, the property is positioned at the heart of the city's walkable new streetscape - complete with brick paved streets, lush park-like settings and a growing calendar of community events! The City is in the process of designating downtown Lake Wales an Arts, Cultural & Entertainment (ACE) District which will provide an environment welcoming growth and promoting prosperity! The investment in this renovation and historic preservation is unmatched, with no detail overlooked. The goal was to preserve this piece of history for the next 100 years and every decision was made with that long term vision.... An invaluable gift to the person lucky enough to be the new owner, entrusted with the legacy of the J. T. Rhodes building!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / LEGACY REAL ESTATE CENTER INC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 18, 2025 •

MLS# K4903012 —

The Building

Year Built:

1915
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick
Roof:

Built-Up
Foundation Details:

Slab
Security Features:

Fire Sprinkler System
Accessibility Features:

Accessible Bedroom
# of Buildings:

1
Building Area Units:

Square Feet

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring:

Tile
Fireplace:

true
Fireplace Features:

Decorative

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

8480
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

From Hwy 27, turn east onto Central Ave, turn left onto Scenic Hwy, turn left onto Park Ave, second building on the left.
Latitude:

27.902461
Longitude:

-81.587161
Coordinates:

-81.587161, 27.902461

The Property

Parcel Number:

273001883000028020
Property Type:

Residential Income
Property Subtype:

Multi Family
Property Condition:

Completed
Lot Size Acres:

0.12
Lot Size Area:

5401
Lot Size SqFt:

5401
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

0 to less than 1/4
Zoning:

C-1
View:

City
View:

true
Exterior Features:

Lighting
Water Source:

Public
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

X
Flood Zone Panel:

12105C0565H
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

2
Tax Block:

28
Tax Legal Description:

LAKE WALES PB 1 PG 88A 88B S1&2 T30 R27 BLK 28 LOTS 2 & 3
Tax Book Number:

1-88A
Tax Annual Amount:

$7,207

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

6

Baths

Total Baths:

10

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

BB/HS Internet Available
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

LAKE WALES
Senior Community:

false
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Open Parking:

true
Parking Features:

On Street

Extra Units

# of Units Total:

6

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/18/25 Jul 18, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$1,650,000

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This multifamily located in Downtown Lake Wales, Lake Wales, FL 33853 is currently for sale for $1,650,000. 244 E Park Avenue is a 8,480 square foot multifamily with 6 beds and 10 baths that has been on Estately for 0 days. 244 E Park Avenue is in the Downtown Lake Wales neighborhood of Lake Wales and has a WalkScore® of 59, making it somewhat walkable. This multifamily is in the attendance area of Bartow Elementary Academy, Bartow Senior High School, Union Academy Middle Magnet, Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr Elementary School, and Mclaughlin Middle School And Fine Arts Academy.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and LEGACY REAL ESTATE CENTER INC.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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