Lake Wales, FL 33898 | ID: 49434
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| Name | Walden Shores |
| Type of community | Age-restricted community ? |
| Lot rent range | $375 - 475 |
| Office Phone | (863) 696-7100 |
| Total # of lots | 263 |
| Pet policy |
Pet friendly |
| Community owner type | Company, privately held |
| Community owner | Rickert Properties |
| Property manager on site | |
| Year built | 1991 |
| Average monthly HOA/Lot Rent fees | $390 |
| Water type | City |
| Sewer type | City provided |
| Street width | Average |
| Parking | Off-street |
| Street type | Paved |
| Climate Zone Rating | HOT-HUMID |
| Security |
Gated community |
The lot rent ranges from $375 - 475 per month and includes:
| Trash pickup | Water | Sewer |
Walden Shores is a 55+ gated community on the shores of a lake in Lake Wales, Polk County. Waterfront living is central to the lifestyle here - the community includes a fishing pier, boat ramp, and dedicated boat storage, making it appealing for residents who want lake access without the full burden of waterfront property ownership.
The community spans 263 lots and has been operating since 1991. It’s managed on-site by Rickert Properties, with a sales office and staff available. Pet owners are welcome.
Lake Wales sits in central Florida’s ridge region, roughly 45 minutes from major shopping and dining corridors in Winter Haven and Lakeland. The area is quieter than coastal communities, with a focus on outdoor recreation and small-town living. Lot rent is straightforward, ranging from $375 to $475 monthly and including water, sewer, and trash pickup.
The gated, age-restricted format appeals to retirees seeking community structure and security alongside independent living.
| Billiards | Boat storage | Fitness center |
| Horseshoes | Clubhouse | Recreation facilities |
| Shuffleboard courts | Swimming pool | Tennis courts |
| Bocce ball | Library | Whirlpool/Spa/Hot Tub |
| RV Storage Area | Heated Swimming Pool | Boat Ramp |
| Planned Activities | On-Site Sales Office | Storage Space |
| Fishing Pier | On-Site Staff |
Walden Shores is located in Climate Zone 1. A HOT-HUMID climate is defined as a region that receives more than 20 inches (50 cm) of annual precipitation, and where the monthly average outdoor temperature remains above 67°F (19.5°C) throughout the year.
Knowing your area’s climate zone (as assigned by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program into one of eight zones), can help you predict your heating and cooling needs. Humidity and temperature can of course vary, even by county.
The Building America HOT-HUMID climate zone corresponds to the portions of IECC zones 2 and 3 in the dry category.
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