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Crescent Hill in Crescent City

Crescent Hill
Homes for Sale in Crescent City, FL

Community in Crescent City · Putnam County · ZIP 32112
182 homesBuilt 1884–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data24 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Tempo
25%
Under contract
Putnam: 20% (132 of 652)
3 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · Crescent Hill
108 of 196 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · Crescent Hill
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Crescent Hill
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2022
182
Homes in the community
plus 14 vacant residential lots · 196 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 24 years of records
Est. 1884
Community established
homes built 1884-2024, median 1951 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2008
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Crescent Hill sits in Crescent City, Putnam County, with 182 homes on record and a median build year of 1951 - an older core with newer construction mixed in, since builds here run from as far back as 1884 up through 2024. That spread means the condition of a roof, electrical panel, or plumbing system varies house to house more than it would in a single-era subdivision; two homes on the same street can be generations apart in construction.

Inventory is thin right now - 3 active listings and no closings recorded in the current window - so there isn't enough recent sales activity to read where pricing is trending. Just over half of homes here carry a homestead exemption, pointing to a base of owner-occupants rather than a market dominated by investor turnover. For a buyer, that combination means patience: this is not a community where you scroll a long list and compare comps, it's one where you watch for the next listing and move quickly when it fits.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable monitoring a thin market and moving fast when a listing appears
  • Buyers open to homes spanning a wide range of build years, from very old to newly constructed
  • Buyers prioritizing a quieter, established setting near a restaurant and fishing access

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need several comparable recent sales to negotiate price
  • Buyers set on new or recently built construction as the norm rather than the exception
  • Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the next listing to surface

The market around Crescent Hill

Crescent Hill is a small community — 36 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32112, 68 homes are on the market and 13% are under contract — a slower corner of Crescent City.

Across Putnam County, 520 homes are active and 132 pending (20% under contract).

The housing mix here is 94% single family residence, 6% townhouse.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Crescent Hill specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Crescent Hill

Live MLS inventory for Crescent Hill. 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 Crescent Hill listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

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Schools

In short
  • Putnam 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 Crescent Hill listings and can change; always confirm with Putnam County Public Schools for a specific address.

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

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The takeaway

Crescent Hill trades resort amenities for an accessible newer home in the Polk County seat, with downtown Bartow, US 17, and State Road 60 close and Lakeland, Winter Haven, Tampa, and Orlando a drive away.

Downtown Bartow~5 to 10 min · shops and county seat
US 17~5 min · main north-south route
State Road 60~5 to 10 min · east-west corridor
Lakeland~20 to 30 min · jobs and retail
Winter Haven~25 to 35 min · Legoland and lakes
Tampa~50 to 70 min · to the west
Orlando~70 to 90 min · to the northeast

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Crescent Hill (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Polk County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Crescent Hill is served by Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

Verifyrating
By address

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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

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If we were buying in Crescent Hill 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 Crescent Hill.

Best Buy
Buyers drawn to an established, low-turnover corner of Putnam County who are willing to watch and wait for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
With only 3 active listings and no closings recorded in the current window, there isn't enough data to gauge where pricing is heading.
Sweet Spot
Buyers who want a quiet, owner-occupied feel - just over half of homes carry a homestead exemption - paired with proximity to a restaurant and fishing access.
Avoid If
Skip Crescent Hill if you need a deep pool of comparable listings to negotiate against or a fast timeline in a high-inventory market.

Old Roots, Thin Inventory

The 182 homes that make up Crescent Hill were built across a very long span - as early as 1884 and as recently as 2024 - with a median build year of 1951. That midpoint puts the typical home here closer to a historic build than a new one, though newer construction has continued to fill in over time. Median living area comes in at 1,560.5 square feet, a size that skews toward modest, efficient floor plans rather than sprawling new-build square footage.

Right now there are 3 active listings and no closings recorded in the current window, which makes Crescent Hill a market you track rather than one you shop off a spreadsheet of recent comps. Just over half of homes carry a homestead exemption, suggesting the community leans toward owner-occupants over investor-held property. Amenities noted across MLS listings include a restaurant and fishing access - details worth confirming directly with the HOA, since access and availability can change.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market this thin - 3 active listings and no recent closings to benchmark against - you need someone watching daily rather than running a monthly search. Momentum tracks Crescent Hill listings as they hit, understands how a home built in 1884 differs from one finished in 2024 in terms of inspection and financing considerations, and can help you move quickly and accurately when the right property appears.

Crescent Hill in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers drawn to an established, low-turnover corner of Putnam County who are willing to watch and wait for the right listing.
Biggest advantageA wide range of build years means options span from century-old character homes to brand-new construction, all within the same small community.
Biggest riskWith only 3 active listings and no closings recorded in the current window, there isn't enough data to gauge where pricing is heading.
Sweet spotBuyers who want a quiet, owner-occupied feel - just over half of homes carry a homestead exemption - paired with proximity to a restaurant and fishing access.
Avoid ifSkip Crescent Hill if you need a deep pool of comparable listings to negotiate against or a fast timeline in a high-inventory market.

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 Crescent Hill sales matched to your home.

What is your Crescent Hill home worth?

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.

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.

$1,675/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

15% of homes for sale in ZIP 32112 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 (2026-07-18).

Crescent Hill Market Scorecard

Thin data

Crescent Hill is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of $360,000, and homes go under contract in about 356 days.

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Months supply
$360,000
Median list
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Median sold
$235
Per sqft
356
Days on mkt
3/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32112 ZIP is $213,881, about 9.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

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Crescent Hill Market Scorecard

Thin data

Crescent Hill is currently a thin data. Limited supply, a median asking price of $360,000, and homes go under contract in about 356 days.

n/a
Months supply
$360,000
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$235
Per sqft
356
Days on mkt
3/1/0
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32112 ZIP is $213,881, about 9.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Crescent Hill?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 182 homes plus 14 vacant residential lots in Crescent Hill (public records).
What share of Crescent Hill is owner-occupied?
55% of Crescent Hill parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Crescent Hill built?
Homes in Crescent Hill were built between 1884 and 2024, with a median year built of 1951 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Crescent Hill?
Cash buyers took 33% of Crescent Hill sales in the 12 months ending July 2022 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Crescent Hill?
Crescent Hill is served by Putnam 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 Crescent Hill?
The best agent for Crescent Hill is one who actively works Crescent City 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 Crescent Hill.
How do I find a top Crescent City real estate agent who knows Crescent Hill?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Crescent Hill and the wider Crescent City area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Crescent Hill?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Crescent Hill purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers comfortable monitoring a thin market and moving fast when a listing appearsExcellent fit
Buyers open to homes spanning a wide range of build years, from very old to newly constructedExcellent fit
Buyers prioritizing a quieter, established setting near a restaurant and fishing accessExcellent fit
Buyers who need several comparable recent sales to negotiate priceProbably not
Buyers set on new or recently built construction as the norm rather than the exceptionProbably not
Buyers on a tight timeline who cannot wait for the next listing to surfaceProbably not

Nearby Communities

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32112))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2002 (36 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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