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$5,500,000 | N/A beds | N/A full baths | N/A half baths | N/A sqft
Lake Wales, FL 33898
- N/ABeds
- 0.00Total Baths
- 0 Full, 0 HalfBaths
- N/ASqFt
- N/AYear Built
- 77.75Acres
- MLS# S5128193
- Vacant Land
- Commercial
- Active
- Approx Time on Market11 months, 19 days
- Area33898 - Lake Wales
- CountyPolk
- Subdivision Highland Park Sub
Overview
Historic 18-Hole Golf Course on 150 Acres - Central FloridaAn extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of Floridas rich golfing heritage. Spanning 150 acres of gently rolling terrain, this property features a historic 18-hole golf course originally designed in 1927 by the esteemed architectural firm Stiles & Van Kleek. Thoughtfully integrated into the natural contours of the Central Florida Ridge, the course offered a distinctive and challenging experience for players of all skill levels until its last operation in 2019.Located in a peaceful and welcoming neighborhood in Polk County, the property sits beside the landmark Josefine Castlea magnificent 32-room estate built in 1923 as a romantic gesture, adding timeless charm and architectural elegance to the site.Surrounded by pristine lakes and lush scenery, this expansive parcel offers exceptional potentialwhether restored to its former glory as a premier golf destination or reimagined as a luxury residential or resort development.Property Highlights: 150 acres of scenic, gently rolling, and developable land, Historic 18-hole golf course layout, Designed by legendary architects Stiles & Van Kleek (1927), Adjacent to the iconic 32-room Josefine Castle, Peaceful, established neighborhood in Polk County, Minutes from Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark, Only 20 minutes from Legoland Florida, Easy access and available for private showings.This is a once-in-a-generation chance to acquire a truly unique property steeped in history and natural beauty.Schedule your private tour today
Agriculture / Farm
Association Fees / Info
Senior Community: No
Bathroom Info
Buyer Compensation
Exterior Features
Pool Private: No
Fees / Restrictions
Financial
Original Price: $5,500,000
Garage / Parking
Open Parking: No
Attached Garage: No
Garage: No
Carport: No
Green / Env Info
Interior Features
Fireplace: No
Spa: No
Lot Info
Direction Remarks: US27 at Lakes Wales, Florida. Drive south for 2 miles until Hunt Brothers Road/CR 17-B. Turn left or east and drive 0.8 miles to South scenic highway/SR 17. Turn right/south and travel 0.8 miles until you reach the entrance of Highland Park and turn left.
Number of Lots: 10
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 77.75
Lot Sqft: 3,386,942
Road Frontage Type: CityStreet
Est Lotsize: na
Lot Desc: Buildable, ConservationArea, CornerLot, CulDeSac, NearGolfCourse, OnGolfCourse
Other
Other Structures: UtilityBuildings, Workshop
Special Conditions: None
Security Features: SecuritySystemOwned
Other Rooms Info
Property Info
Section: 13
Class Type: Commercial
Property Sub Type: Commercial
Property Attached: No
New Construction: No
Human Modified: Yes
Current Use: Commercial
Sqft Info
Living Area Units: SquareFeet
Tax Info
Tax Year: 2,024
Tax Lot: 107
Tax Legal Description: HIGHLAND PARK SUB PB 4 PG 70 S13 T30 R27 IN SEC 24 30 27 IN SEC 18 30 28 IN SEC 19 30 28 GOLF LINKS LESS THAT PART LYING W OF PRIVATE RD DESC AS PARCEL 2 IN OR 1173 PG 890 & LESS THAT PART OF A 60 FT WIDE CANAL RUNNING FROM THE OUTLET OF LAKE AMORET IN A NELY DIRECTION THRU THE DUCK POND MEADOWS AREA THENCE SLY TO LAKE EASY & LESS 2 AC M/L PARCEL WHICH INCLUDES DUCK POND AREA & SWAMP LAND SAID CANAL AND DUCK POND & SWAMP AREA LYING WITHIN SAID GOLF LINKS RESERVE & TOGETHER WITH CLOSED R/W DESC I N SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE RECORDED IN OR 996 PG 68 LESS PRIVATE RD R/W DESC AS PCL 2 IN OR 1173 PG 890 & TOGETHER WITH N1/2 OF CLOSED RD LYING NLY OF LOTS 1 THRU 14 & S OF NUMBER 12 FAIRWAY AS DESC IN OR 1627-1332 & LESS BEG SE COR LOT 107 RUN N 54
Tax Block: 1026
Tax Annual Amount: 7818.79
Tax Book Number: 4-70
Unit Info
Utilities / Hvac
Water Source: Well
Sewer: SepticTank
Cooling: No
Heating: No
Utilities: ElectricityAvailable, HighSpeedInternetAvailable, WaterAvailable
Waterfront / Water
Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: LakePrivileges, Pond
View: Yes
Water Body Name: LAKE EASY
View: Pond, Water
Directions
US27 at Lakes Wales, Florida. Drive south for 2 miles until Hunt Brothers Road/CR 17-B. Turn left or east and drive 0.8 miles to South scenic highway/SR 17. Turn right/south and travel 0.8 miles until you reach the entrance of Highland Park and turn left.This listing courtesy of K Realty
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1503 S Highland Park Drive, Lake Wales, Florida has , 0 Full Bath, and 0 Half Bath.
The MLS Number for 1503 S Highland Park Drive, Lake Wales, Florida is S5128193.
The price for 1503 S Highland Park Drive, Lake Wales, Florida is $5,500,000.
The status of 1503 S Highland Park Drive, Lake Wales, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 1503 S Highland Park Drive, Lake Wales, Florida is Highland Park Sub.
The home located at 1503 S Highland Park Drive, Lake Wales, Florida was built in 2026.