Buckeye Ridge
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
All 844 homes for sale in Winter Haven, FL · median $279,900 · 261 homes for sale in 33881 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Buckeye Ridge in Winter Haven, FL since 2018, the most recent in September 2024. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 1,657 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $279,065, 54 median days on market, with 788 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,520 ($3,840 with the full homestead exemption).
Buckeye Ridge is a newer subdivision in Winter Haven, with homes built between 2007 and 2021 and a median build year of 2018. That relative youth is the backbone of value here: construction is recent, floor plans run large at a median of about 2,395 square feet, and deferred-maintenance risk is lower than in older Polk County stock. Price in a community like this is driven less by location prestige and more by condition, size, and how updated a given home is - expect a wide spread between a builder-grade home and one that has been meaningfully improved.
The snapshot shows zero active listings and no closings in the current window, so there is no live pricing signal to lean on. For a seller, that thin inventory means a well-prepared listing faces little direct competition inside the community, but it also means buyers will be comparing against newer product elsewhere in Winter Haven. For a buyer, patience is the posture - inventory turns over slowly here, and when a home does come up, you will want to move with your financing already in hand.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BUCKEYE RIDGE right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Buckeye Ridge is a predominantly owner-occupied enclave of 206 homes, with a homestead share just under 60%, which tends to translate into a settled, lived-in street presence rather than a churn of rentals and flips.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 111 homes in BUCKEYE RIDGE that have changed hands since 2010, built between 2007 and 2020 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 1,828 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 93% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Buckeye Ridge is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a newer, predominantly owner-occupied subdivision with low turnover
- Wanting recent construction and more living space than older Polk County stock typically offers
- Buyers who can wait for the right home rather than needing to choose from current inventory
Probably not for
- Needing to close fast, since there are no active listings right now
- Wanting walkable amenities or on-site community features - none are identified here
- Shopping strictly off a firm in-community comp, which the current data cannot provide
The market around Buckeye Ridge
Buckeye Ridge is a small community — 40 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33881, 339 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Winter Haven.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 97% single family residence, 3% ?.
In ZIP 33881 (Winter Haven), 85 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($165/sq ft), down 7.2% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33881 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Buckeye Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- 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 Buckeye Ridge listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Buckeye Ridge
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Buckeye Ridge, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
County commission and School Board begin updating growth and school capacity agreement
At a joint Oct. 29 meeting at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, both boards agreed to advance updates to their interlocal agreement on school planning. Topics included reducing portable classrooms, concurrency service areas and workforce housing options. Superintendent Fred Heid called the current agreement outdated.
What it may mean for the marketUpdated coordination between growth approvals and school capacity could shape where new school space is added and how new housing is phased across the county. The site is about 15 miles southwest of Buckeye Ridge.
Source: Polk County Government - October 2026Infrastructure
Sheffield Road to reopen early as next construction phase closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road
Sheffield Road west of Spirit Lake Road was set to reopen Oct. 19, over a month ahead of schedule. Phase 3 closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road between Spirit Lake Road and Spirit Landings Boulevard from Oct. 18 until about Jan. 11, 2027. Detours use Crystal Beach, Thornhill and Spirit Lake roads.
What it may mean for the marketCommuters in northeast Winter Haven regain Sheffield Road now but face a detour on Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road through early January. The project is about 18 miles south of Buckeye Ridge, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Polk County Government - 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 15 miles south of Buckeye Ridge, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - June 2026Development
Hillpointe Opens Pointe Grand Apartments in Davenport
Hillpointe has begun leasing at Pointe Grand Champions Village, an approximately 445 unit apartment community at 2010 Celsius Way in Davenport. As of late June 2026 the project was about 50 percent built and had started moving in residents, featuring one bedroom cottages, two bedroom units, and three bedroom townhomes with resort style amenities.
What it may mean for the marketA large new apartment community expands rental housing supply and adds amenity rich multifamily inventory to the Davenport market. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Buckeye Ridge, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Hoodline - 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 13 miles south of Buckeye Ridge, 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 20 miles south of Buckeye Ridge, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
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 Buckeye Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Buckeye Ridge 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.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
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 Buckeye Ridge.
A newer enclave with no live market signal
The housing here is consistent in era but not uniform in size - a median living area of roughly 2,395 square feet points to homes built for room rather than entry-level footprints. With the oldest homes dating to 2007 and the newest to 2021, roofs, systems, and finishes vary enough that a careful inspection and a close read of each home's updates will matter more than any neighborhood-wide generalization about price.
No current listings and no recent closings mean pricing has to be triangulated from comparable newer Winter Haven communities rather than from inside Buckeye Ridge itself. That is a normal condition for a smaller subdivision, but it raises the value of a broker who tracks the surrounding submarket closely, because the last in-community sale is not a reliable anchor when nothing is currently moving.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Buckeye Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no active listings and no recent closings to price against, this is a community where a reflexive "comp off the last sale" approach fails. We price and negotiate using the broader Winter Haven newer-build submarket, account for how a specific home's condition and updates move it off the median, and keep you from overpaying - or underpricing - in a thin-data situation. For sellers, that same submarket read is how we position a listing that has little in-community competition to point to.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33881 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 206 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2007–2021 (median 2018.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,395 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 58% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2018 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Buckeye Ridge key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/buckeye-ridge, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in BUCKEYE RIDGE, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
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- Sophia Boulevard (30 homes on record)
- Roberta Drive (29 homes on record)
- Rose Boulevard (23 homes on record)
- Rose Boulevard (18 homes on record)
- Roberta Drive (14 homes on record)
- Sophia Boulevard (11 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33880/33881)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2018 (14 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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