College Grove
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in College Grove in Winter Haven, FL, the most recent in December 2025. 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 779 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).
College Grove currently shows no active listings in the Winter Haven MLS as of August 2026. With nothing on the market, there's no live pricing to anchor to - what sells here will be set by individual home condition and timing, not by a visible inventory of comparable listings.
For a buyer, that means patience: you're likely waiting for the right home to surface, or working off-market. For a seller, a quiet inventory can cut both ways - less direct competition, but also fewer recent sales to point to when pricing. We'd rely on the broader Winter Haven market to frame value here.
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 COLLEGE GROVE 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
College Grove is a small Winter Haven pocket in Polk County that isn't actively trading on the MLS right now, so it rewards buyers who are willing to watch and wait rather than shop a shelf of listings.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 14 homes in COLLEGE GROVE that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1984 and 1989 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 2,096 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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 College Grove is best for.
Best for
- Buying with flexible timing and the patience to wait for inventory to appear
- Looking for a quiet Winter Haven pocket without a busy sales churn
- Open to pursuing an off-market opportunity with broker help
Probably not for
- Needing to close on a specific timeline
- Wanting to compare multiple active listings side by side
- Prioritizing identified community amenities over location
The market around College Grove
College Grove is a small community — 1 recorded sale on file, most recently in 2014 — 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).
Homes here are single family residence.
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 College Grove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent College Grove listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in College Grove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting College Grove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Polk County and State Preserve About 375 Acres of Working Ranch Land in Alturas
Polk County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services closed a $3,005,000 conservation easement on a cattle ranch with shoreline on the north side of Gator Lake in Alturas. The county paid $750,000 and the state's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program covered the rest. The easement bars development while ranching continues.
What it may mean for the marketThe easement keeps roughly 375 acres near Alturas undeveloped, limiting future residential supply on that parcel while preserving open space and lake frontage. The project is about 14 miles south of College Grove, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Polk County Government - September 2026Infrastructure
$1.2 Million Sidewalk Project Completed in Northwest Lake Wales
Lake Wales finished a $1.2 million sidewalk phase covering Orange Avenue, Wetmore Street, Sessoms Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Seaboard Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, B Street and C Street, rehabilitating existing walks and adding new ones. A state grant paid for the work, and an earlier phase finished in 2025. Landscaping and street trees remain scheduled in some areas.
What it may mean for the marketNew sidewalks improve walking access to nearby streets and amenities in northwest Lake Wales. The project is about 11 miles southeast of College Grove, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: DailyRidge - 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 6 miles northeast of College Grove, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - 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 8 miles northeast of College Grove, 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 2 miles southwest of College Grove, 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 College Grove buying strategy.
If we were buying in College Grove 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 College Grove.
A thin-inventory pocket
There are no active listings and no community amenities identified from current MLS data for College Grove. That absence is itself the story: this isn't a community you can evaluate by browsing what's for sale today, because nothing is.
In a market like this, timing and preparation matter more than list-shopping. Buyers should be ready to move when a home does come up, and sellers should expect pricing to lean heavily on condition and recent activity nearby rather than on what neighbors are currently asking.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in College Grove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community has no active inventory, the value we add is access and context: tracking what comes available, reading it against the wider Winter Haven market, and telling you honestly whether a given home - or a given price - makes sense. We'd rather set your expectations early than let a thin market surprise you.
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Housing distress & ownership in COLLEGE GROVE, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| 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 2025 (1 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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