BILTMORE SHORES in WINTER HAVEN

BILTMORE SHORES
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33881
269 homesBuilt 1925–2024Median sale $232K
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Live Market Pulse
49/100
Market Heat
Normal for BILTMORE SHORES
2015 → 2026 · 70 at the 2018 peak
0 is BILTMORE SHORES's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 49. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · BILTMORE SHORES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$232K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 25.4% vs the prior 12 months
+25.4%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 9 sales in the two windows
$193/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $203 in 2024
94.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
99days
Median DOM · closed
12 days at the 2023 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
61%
Owner-occupied · BILTMORE SHORES
163 of 269 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
39%
Non-owner-occupied · BILTMORE SHORES
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
29%
Cash buyers · BILTMORE SHORES
2 of 7 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
269
Homes in the community
269 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1925
Community established
homes built 1925-2024, median 1955 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 16 in 2007
1,455sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 269 homes trade a year
BILTMORE SHORES Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

BILTMORE SHORES right now

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($232K) is up 25.4% from the prior 12 months ($185K). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (5 and 9 sales in the two windows).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

BILTMORE SHORES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $232K ($193 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 99 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 25% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

BILTMORE SHORES is a community of 269 homes in WINTER HAVEN, Polk County, built between 1925 and 2024 (median 1955), with a median living area of about 1,588 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (5 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 25.4% year over year.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k
80 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$50$100$150$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $48 in 2012 to a $203 peak in 2024; $193 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
5010020122014201620182020202220242026
12 days at the 2023 low; 99 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
051020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 10 a year; 5 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
051015200820122016202020242025
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 16 quit in 2007; 0 so far in 2025. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
70 at the 2018 peak, 20 in the troughs, 49 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

Biltmore Shores Market Scorecard

Thin data

Biltmore Shores is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
n/a
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in BILTMORE SHORES, WINTER HAVEN

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 10 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-11)

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.

Schools

In short
  • Polk County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent BILTMORE SHORES listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any BILTMORE SHORES address.

If we were buying in BILTMORE SHORES today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 BILTMORE SHORES.

A closer look at the BILTMORE SHORES market

At a median of $193 per square foot, BILTMORE SHORES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median up 25% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 99 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 269 homes built between 1925 and 2024, and 61% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in BILTMORE SHORES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.5B · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Owner Commitment6.1/10
Pricing Power6.5/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (7.5). Basis: Recent Direction +25.4% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 61% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed BILTMORE SHORES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in BILTMORE SHORES?
The median sale price in BILTMORE SHORES was $232K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in BILTMORE SHORES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 99 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in BILTMORE SHORES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 269 homes in BILTMORE SHORES (public records).
What share of BILTMORE SHORES is owner-occupied?
61% of BILTMORE SHORES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in BILTMORE SHORES built?
Homes in BILTMORE SHORES were built between 1925 and 2024, with a median year built of 1955 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in BILTMORE SHORES?
Cash buyers took 29% of BILTMORE SHORES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 7 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve BILTMORE SHORES?
BILTMORE SHORES is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for BILTMORE SHORES?
The best agent for BILTMORE SHORES is one who actively works WINTER HAVEN and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for BILTMORE SHORES.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows BILTMORE SHORES?
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 33881))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (80 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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Thinking of selling in BILTMORE SHORES? 5 recorded closings; median 99 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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