Bentley Place
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Bentley Place is a small, single-phase community of 19 homes built out in 2005 and 2006, so almost every house carries the same age and roughly the same construction-era systems. With only one active listing against a supply reading of 12 months, this is not a market with enough turnover to establish a real trend line - each sale here is closer to a one-off event than a data point in a curve.
The high homestead share, just under three-quarters of homes, tells you this is a community where most owners have settled in rather than cycled through as rentals or flips. For a buyer, that means less competition on any given listing but also less to compare it against; for a seller, pricing has to lean on condition and recent comparable closings rather than assumptions about a hot or cold market, because with this little inventory the label 'buyer-leaning' is really about scarcity of listings, not softness in demand.
Bentley Place right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of July 15, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated July 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The setting & the homes.
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Bentley PlaceWho Bentley Place is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting a larger floor plan built in the mid-2000s rather than a newer or older build.
- Someone comfortable making an offer with limited comparable sales to benchmark against.
- A buyer who plans to occupy long-term and isn't looking for a shared amenity package.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a pool, clubhouse, or other on-site amenities as part of the purchase.
- Someone who needs several active listings to compare before deciding.
- An investor expecting frequent turnover or a deep pool of recent closed comparables.
The market around Bentley Place
Bentley Place is a small community — 56 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
Across Polk County, 4,919 homes are active and 1,710 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 98% single family residence, 2% villa.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Bentley Place specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Bentley Place, WINTER HAVEN
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Bentley Place
Live MLS inventory for Bentley Place. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Bentley Place listings as of 2026-07-16, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Bentley Place listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Bentley Place
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bentley Place, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The site is about 2 miles south of Bentley Place.
Source: LkldNow - July 2026Development
Haines City Data Center Proposal on Hold Over Water Capacity
Texas based Cielo Digital Infrastructure has proposed a data center on Marion Road and State Road 544 East in Haines City, requesting 150,000 gallons of potable water per day. City officials say the project remains preliminary, is awaiting additional water allocation from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and has not yet come before the commission for approval.
What it may mean for the marketA proposed data center signals commercial and industrial interest in the Haines City area while highlighting water infrastructure limits that could shape the pace of future development. The project is about 19 miles east of Bentley Place, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The project is about 3 miles southwest of Bentley Place, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Development
Haines City Commission Reviews Lake Eva Estates Subdivision
Haines City reviewed a preliminary plat for Lake Eva Estates, a 31 lot single family subdivision on 16.68 acres west of 10th Street South by Lake Eva. The project is zoned low density residential and includes an approved traffic study.
What it may mean for the marketA new single family subdivision adds for sale housing supply in the Lake Eva area and reflects continued residential platting activity in Haines City. The project is about 20 miles east of Bentley Place, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: The Citrus Tea - May 2026Development
SouthState Plans $17M Office in Downtown Winter Haven
SouthState plans a $17.2 million, five story, 40,035 square foot Class A office building on vacant parcels along Central Avenue in downtown Winter Haven. The regional operations center would house about 125 employees, with construction expected to begin in July 2026 and take 12 to 16 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new downtown office building adds employment space and Class A commercial inventory to downtown Winter Haven, supporting the area's redevelopment and taxable value. The project is about 12 miles east of Bentley Place, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 2 miles northwest of Bentley Place, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Bentley Place buying strategy.
If we were buying in Bentley Place today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Bentley Place.
A one-listing market in Winter Haven
With just 19 homes total and one on the market as of this snapshot, Bentley Place doesn't behave like a typical subdivision with rolling inventory. The 12-month supply figure reflects how few homes trade here in a given stretch, not a glut of unsold product - in a community this size, a couple of closings can swing the supply math significantly in either direction.
Every home was built in the same narrow 2005 - 2006 window, which means age-related factors like roof and system life tend to move together across the community rather than varying widely from house to house. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so buyers evaluating Bentley Place are largely weighing the home itself, its lot, and its location in Polk County rather than a clubhouse, pool, or shared recreational package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Bentley Place. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only one active listing, there's no shortcut to a comparable-driven price opinion - it takes pulling every closed sale from this same 2005 - 2006 build cycle and weighing it against condition and lot specifics. That's the kind of granular, patient work a single-listing market demands, and it's where we spend our time before a number ever goes on paper.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Bentley Place buy.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Bentley Place Market Scorecard
Bentley Place is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $305,000, and homes go under contract in about 86 days.
Typical home value in the 33884 ZIP is $297,833, about 15.6% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 16, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33884)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (13 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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