BUCKEYE TRACE in WINTER HAVEN

BUCKEYE TRACE
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33881
124 homesBuilt 2007–2021Median sale $280K
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Live Market Pulse
43/100
Market Heat
Normal for BUCKEYE TRACE
2017 → 2026 · 66 at the 2018 peak
0 is BUCKEYE TRACE's coldest market since 2017, 100 its hottest. Today: 43. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data9 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · BUCKEYE TRACE Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$280K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 1.8% vs the prior 12 months
+1.8%
1-yr price change
n = 5 and 5 sales in the two windows
$160/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $183 in 2024
94.8%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
51days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2024 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
5
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
77%
Owner-occupied · BUCKEYE TRACE
95 of 124 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
23%
Non-owner-occupied · BUCKEYE TRACE
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
20%
Cash buyers · BUCKEYE TRACE
1 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
124
Homes in the community
124 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 9 years of records
Est. 2007
Community established
homes built 2007-2021, median 2018 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 7 in 2024
1,814sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 5 of 124 homes trade a year
BUCKEYE TRACE Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

BUCKEYE TRACE right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($280K) is up 1.8% from the prior 12 months ($275K). With about 4 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 5 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

BUCKEYE TRACE market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $280K ($160 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 51 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).

BUCKEYE TRACE is a community of 124 homes in WINTER HAVEN, Polk County, built between 2007 and 2021 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 2,404 square feet. 77% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($280K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($275K) IS the +1.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 8 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 2017 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$250K$300K20182020202220242026
Up 1.8% year over year.
Every sale since 2017 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k
39 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$15020182020202220242026
Up from $96 in 2017 to a $183 peak in 2024; $160 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
010020020182020202220242026
2 days at the 2024 low; 51 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%105%20182020202220242026
94.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820182020202220242026
0 to 8 a year; 5 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0246200820122014202220242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 7 quit in 2024; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2018202220242026
66 at the 2018 peak, 32 in the troughs, 43 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33881 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

BUCKEYE TRACE Market Scorecard

Balanced

BUCKEYE TRACE is currently a balanced market..

$280,000
Median sold
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in BUCKEYE TRACE, WINTER HAVEN

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

Active inventory in distress
10.0%
1 of 10 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 10.0% 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 BUCKEYE TRACE 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 BUCKEYE TRACE address.

If we were buying in BUCKEYE TRACE 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 BUCKEYE TRACE.

A closer look at the BUCKEYE TRACE market

At a median of $160 per square foot, BUCKEYE TRACE 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 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 51 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 124 homes built between 2007 and 2021, and 77% 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 BUCKEYE TRACE. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.9B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.5/10
Owner Commitment7.7/10
Pricing Power6.6/10

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 (6.9). Basis: Recent Direction +1.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 77% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.8% 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 BUCKEYE TRACE sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in BUCKEYE TRACE?
The median sale price in BUCKEYE TRACE was $280K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (5 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in BUCKEYE TRACE take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 51 days on market (5 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in BUCKEYE TRACE?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 124 homes in BUCKEYE TRACE (public records).
What share of BUCKEYE TRACE is owner-occupied?
77% of BUCKEYE TRACE parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in BUCKEYE TRACE built?
Homes in BUCKEYE TRACE were built between 2007 and 2021, with a median year built of 2018 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in BUCKEYE TRACE?
Cash buyers took 20% of BUCKEYE TRACE sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve BUCKEYE TRACE?
BUCKEYE TRACE 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 BUCKEYE TRACE?
The best agent for BUCKEYE TRACE 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 BUCKEYE TRACE.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows BUCKEYE TRACE?
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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 (community parcel extract)
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 2017 (39 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 BUCKEYE TRACE? 5 recorded closings; median 51 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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