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$274,900

For Sale - Active
431 E Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,556 Square Feet
0.40 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 12 hours ago
Updated: Aug 31, 2025 at 06:31PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$511
Cap Rate
3.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.64
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.4%

Property Description


0.40 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
For Sale - Active
1 Units

YOU WILL LOVE LIVING IN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN AREA OF LAKE WALES. JUST A SHORT WALK TO BEAUTIFUL LAKE WAILES LAKE AND THE PARK AREAS. THIS CHARMING OLDER HOME HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER WITH LOVELY HARDWOOD FLOORS, 3 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, A SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, A NICELY REMODELED KITCHEN AND A SMALL OFFICE SETTING. A LIGHT AND BRIGHT LIVING ROOM AND DINING COMBO, INSIDE LAUNDRY JUST OFF THE KITCHEN IN THE BREEZEWAY. A GOOD SIZE BONUS ROOM WITH MANY USES. THE HOME SITS ON A LARGE LOT WITH A DOUBLE GARAGE AND A METAL ROOF. THIS WELL-LOVED HOME CAN BE YOURS, SO DON'T DELAY CALL TODAY!!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Metal

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 273001883000034150
  • Lot Size: 17398 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,138

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan

Location

  • County: Polk

Listing Details


Listed by:
Heidi Gravel
WESTLAKE REAL ESTATE CO., INC.
(863) 676-8058

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: K4903000
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$511
Cap Rate
3.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.64
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$274,900
Amount financed:
-$219,920
Down payment:
$54,980
Closing costs:
$8,247
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$63,227
Square feet:
1,556
Cost per square foot:
$177
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.16

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$219,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$1,408
Property tax:
$345
Insurance:
$126
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,879

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$1,800 $21,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$108 -$1,296
Operating income:
$1,692 $20,304

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (19%)
19%-$345-$4,138
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$126-$1,512
Property management: (8%)
8%-$144-$1,728
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$90-$1,080
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (44%)
44%-$795-$9,538

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$897 $10,764
Mortgage payments:
-$1,408 -$16,896
Cash flow:
$511 $6,132