Elbert Acres
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
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Elbert Acres is a community in Winter Haven, Polk County, FL. 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).
Elbert Acres is a small, established pocket in Winter Haven - 39 homes total, with a median build year of 1984 and a range that runs from 1980 up to 2003. That narrow footprint means there is not a large pool of inventory to draw from in any given season, and right now there are zero active listings in the community. When a home does come up, it is one of a limited set, not one of many comparable options.
With only two closings in the most recent tracked window, this is a thin-volume market by definition - pricing here gets set home-by-home rather than by a deep run of comparable sales. A seller in Elbert Acres should expect a smaller, more targeted buyer pool and price around condition and lot specifics rather than a broad market trend. A buyer should expect to move decisively when something list, since there is currently nothing to compare it against in real time.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Elbert Acres right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 7, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Elbert Acres 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
Elbert Acres is a compact, older-built community in Winter Haven with homes dating mostly to the 1980s and a median living area of 1,446 square feet - a scale that points toward modest, established housing stock rather than newer or larger-format construction.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 29 homes in Elbert Acres that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1980 and 1991 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,218 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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Elbert Acres across 2024 - 2025 (4 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $260,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Elbert Acres is best for.
Best for
- A buyer set on an established, 1980s-built home in Winter Haven with a modest square footage target near 1,446 sqft.
- A buyer comfortable moving on a home without a deep bench of active comparables to reference.
- A buyer who does not need community amenities and is focused purely on the home and lot itself.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to tour multiple active listings side by side before deciding.
- A buyer relying on shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the decision.
- A buyer who wants a high-volume sales history to benchmark price against.
The market around Elbert Acres
Elbert Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33881, 296 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Winter Haven.
Across Polk County, 5,165 homes are active and 1,639 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 33881 (Winter Haven), 406 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $308K ($163/sq ft), down 3.3% year over year, with a median 68 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 Elbert Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Elbert Acres listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Elbert Acres
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Elbert Acres, 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 8 miles northwest of Elbert Acres.
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 site is about 2 miles northwest of Elbert Acres.
Source: Polk County Government - September 2026Development
Winter Haven Commission Approves 13-Townhome Affordable Housing Project at 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW
Winter Haven commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 24 to support Heart for Winter Haven's plan for about 13 transitional affordable townhomes on 0.818 acres at the southwest corner of 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW. The city will provide a $350,000 forgivable grant from its Supplemental Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with a seven-year affordability requirement. No construction dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds a small number of affordable units near central Winter Haven, supporting local workforce housing supply. The site is about 3 miles west of Elbert Acres.
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 Elbert Acres, 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 7 miles northeast of Elbert Acres, 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 west of Elbert Acres, 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 Elbert Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Elbert Acres 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 Elbert Acres.
A small, quiet pocket with almost no current turnover
The numbers here tell a story of stability more than churn. A median build year of 1984, a full built-out range of 1980 to 2003, and a homestead share just over 51% all suggest a community where turnover is slow and homes tend to be held rather than traded. That is consistent with the current listing picture: zero active homes on the market as of this snapshot.
No community amenities have been identified from current MLS data, which means the appeal of Elbert Acres is going to be about the individual home and its lot rather than a shared clubhouse, pool, or recreation package. Anyone evaluating this community should base their read on the specific property in front of them - location within Winter Haven, condition, and lot - rather than assume amenity-driven value that is not documented here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Elbert Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small, with zero current listings and only two closings in the recent window, there is no shortcut to reading the market - it takes direct outreach to owners, careful comparison of the limited sales history that does exist, and a willingness to move fast the moment something becomes available. That is the kind of hands-on tracking we do for communities that do not generate their own headlines.
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Recently off market in Elbert Acres
Homes in Elbert Acres that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 276 18Th Street · off market
| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33881 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 111 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2017 (median 1959.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,580 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $279,900 · 6.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 54% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2011 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Elbert Acres key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/elbert-acres, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Elbert Acres, 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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- Avenue C NE (9 homes on record)
- Avenue C (1 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 5, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33881)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (27 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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