GATES LAKE REGION in WINTER HAVEN

GATES LAKE REGION
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33881
240 homesBuilt 1914–2024
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · GATES LAKE REGION Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
84%
Owner-occupied · GATES LAKE REGION
206 of 246 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
16%
Non-owner-occupied · GATES LAKE REGION
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · GATES LAKE REGION
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
240
Homes in the community
plus 6 vacant residential lots · 246 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1914
Community established
homes built 1914-2024, median 2004 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2019

The market around GATES LAKE REGION

GATES LAKE REGION is a small community — 12 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — 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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not GATES LAKE REGION specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

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 GATES LAKE REGION 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 GATES LAKE REGION address.

If we were buying in GATES LAKE REGION 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 GATES LAKE REGION.

A closer look at the GATES LAKE REGION market

The housing stock is 240 homes built between 1914 and 2024, and 84% 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 GATES LAKE REGION. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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 GATES LAKE REGION sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in GATES LAKE REGION?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 240 homes plus 6 vacant residential lots in GATES LAKE REGION (public records).
What share of GATES LAKE REGION is owner-occupied?
84% of GATES LAKE REGION parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in GATES LAKE REGION built?
Homes in GATES LAKE REGION were built between 1914 and 2024, with a median year built of 2004 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in GATES LAKE REGION?
Cash buyers took 0% of GATES LAKE REGION sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve GATES LAKE REGION?
GATES LAKE REGION 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 GATES LAKE REGION?
The best agent for GATES LAKE REGION 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 GATES LAKE REGION.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows GATES LAKE REGION?
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 GATES LAKE REGION and the wider WINTER HAVEN area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for GATES LAKE REGION?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your GATES LAKE REGION purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33881))
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 2015 (28 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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