Elbert Park
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
All 793 homes for sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL · median $280,000 · 243 homes for sale in 33881 · Polk County homes for sale
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| Location | WINTER HAVEN, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33881 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 86 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1886–1998 (median 1966.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,892 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 78% |
| 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 September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Elbert Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/elbert-park, data as of September 20, 2026.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Elbert Park in Winter Haven, FL since 2021, the most recent in June 2026. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 42 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $308,400, 65 median days on market, with 16 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,990 ($4,320 with the full homestead exemption).
Elbert Park is a small pocket of Winter Haven housing stock - six homes total in our current dataset, built between 1952 and 1980, with a median build year of 1974. That range means condition and updates, not location alone, do most of the work in setting value here. Two homes built a decade apart in this range can present very differently depending on what's been touched since.
Right now there are zero active listings in the community. That's not unusual for a set this small, but it means there's no live comp to react to and no real-time price signal to lean on. Anyone serious about buying or selling here should expect to work off recent closed activity and direct outreach rather than scrolling a list of current options.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Elbert ParkHomes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL 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 Park is a tight cluster of six homes in Winter Haven, with a median living area of 2,439 square feet and build years spanning 1952 to 1980 - older stock with a fair amount of size to it, and currently no active listings to browse.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 23 homes in Elbert Park that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1908 and 1985 (median 1926), with a median living area of about 1,320 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 7 qualified sales in Elbert Park across 2024 - 2025 (6 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $350,000 - 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 Park is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing square footage over a newer build, comfortable evaluating condition on an older home individually.
- Buyers open to a patient, relationship-driven search in a community with no current active inventory.
- Buyers or sellers who already have a specific address in Elbert Park in mind rather than browsing options.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding.
- Buyers seeking shared community amenities, since none are identified here.
- Buyers who need a fast, listing-driven timeline rather than an off-market search.
The market around Elbert Park
Elbert Park is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33881, 327 homes are on the market and 21% are under contract — a steady corner of Winter Haven.
Across Polk County, 5,398 homes are active and 1,696 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 put supply at about 3.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 33881 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Elbert Park 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 Elbert Park 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 Elbert Park address.
Recent Developments in Elbert Park
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Elbert Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The project is about 13 miles west of Elbert Park, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - 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 Park, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The project is about 15 miles west of Elbert Park, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - 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 Elbert Park, 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 site is less than a mile southwest of Elbert Park.
Source: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 15 miles west of Elbert Park, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
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 Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Elbert Park 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 Park.
A small footprint, an older build era
At six homes total, Elbert Park isn't a subdivision with a marketing package or a shared amenity list - MLS records show none identified. What buyers are actually evaluating is the individual house: its age (median year built 1974, with the range running back to 1952 and up to 1980), its footprint (median living space just over 2,400 square feet), and how it's been maintained or updated since. That's a wider spread of potential condition than you'd see in a community built in a single phase.
About a third of these homes carry a homestead exemption, which tells you roughly how much of the community is held as a primary residence versus other ownership. Combined with zero current active listings, this reads as a quiet, low-turnover pocket rather than an actively marketed community - something to factor in for timeline expectations on either side of a transaction.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Elbert Park. 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 no active listings to point to, the value is in knowing what's actually sold, what condition it was in, and who might be quietly ready to sell or buy before it ever hits a public feed. We track that kind of activity in Winter Haven and Polk County directly, rather than waiting for a listing to appear.
Elbert Park in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Elbert Park buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Elbert Park sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Elbert Park, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
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.
Elbert Park Market Scorecard
Elbert Park is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 33881 ZIP is $264,709, right around 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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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (4 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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