Hampton Cove
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $425,000, $179 per square foot, a median 122 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,880 ($6,200 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Hampton Cove is driven by size and build era, not by amenities. With a median living area of roughly 3,500 square feet and homes built between 2009 and 2016, this is a community of larger, relatively recent construction, and the median of $425,000 reflects that scale more than any shared facilities - there are none identified in current listings. At about $179 per square foot, you are paying for volume and newer systems rather than a club or gated package.
The market posture here is slow and tightly held. There are no active listings right now, and the few recent closings came after a median of 122 days on market. Pair that with a homestead share near 84%, and the signal is clear: most owners live here and stay put, so inventory is scarce and buyers should expect patience and a willingness to wait for the right home rather than a menu of choices. For a seller, the thin supply helps, but the long days-on-market history argues for realistic pricing and condition work up front.
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 Hampton Cove 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
Hampton Cove market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $425K ($179 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 122 days on market for closed sales.
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.
Hampton Cove is a community of 62 homes in Winter Haven, Polk County, built between 2009 and 2016 (median 2015), with a median living area of about 3,496 square feet. 84% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Hampton Cove is a small Winter Haven community of about 62 larger homes built in a tight 2009 - 2016 window, overwhelmingly owner-occupied and rarely on the market.
Who Hampton Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buying for space - around 3,500 square feet in a 2009 - 2016 build is the core of what this community offers
- Buyers who prioritize owner-occupied stability and are comfortable with slow, infrequent turnover
- Buying to hold, where a long time horizon matters more than quick liquidity
Probably not for
- Needing amenities - there are none identified here, so a pool, gate, or clubhouse means looking elsewhere
- Buying on a tight timeline, since there are currently no active listings and homes historically sit for months
- Looking for a smaller or lower-priced footprint than this large-home inventory provides
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($425K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33881 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 (2026-08-01).
Hampton Cove Market Scorecard
Hampton Cove is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 Hampton Cove 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 Hampton Cove address.
The Hampton Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hampton Cove 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 Hampton Cove.
A held market, not a traded one
The numbers describe a community that trades infrequently. With zero active listings and only a handful of closings in the recent window, each sale carries real weight in setting the comps - and the 122-day median days-on-market tells you buyers took their time even once homes were listed. This is not a place to expect a bidding war; it is a place where a well-priced, well-presented home still needs runway.
Because price is anchored to square footage and build era rather than to community features, condition and finish will do most of the work in separating one sale from the next. The median of $425,000 is a starting reference point, not a ceiling or a floor - the actual spread will track how updated a given home is, since there are no amenities to standardize value. Buyers should underwrite each home on its own merits; sellers should assume the appraisal conversation leans heavily on the comparable size and age of nearby closings.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hampton Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community with no active listings and a long days-on-market history rewards patience and local intelligence. We track Hampton Cove closings as they happen, know which owners may be ready before a sign goes up, and can price a listing against the handful of comparable large homes rather than guessing. On the buy side, we help you move quickly and decisively when something scarce finally comes available.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33881 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 62 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2009–2016 (median 2015) |
| Typical living area | 3,496 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $425,000 median across 3 closed sales · $179 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 122 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 84% |
| 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 August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Hampton Cove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/hampton-cove-winter-haven, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in HAMPTON COVE, 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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Streets in this community
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| 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 2014 (46 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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